Historian Vicki Crawford was one of the first scholars to focus on women's roles in the civil rights movement. Her 1993 book, "Trailblazers and Torchbearers," dives into the stories of female leaders ...

As demonstrated in the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new exhibition at its Renwick Gallery, “We Gather at the Edge: Contemporary Quilts by Black Women ... to uphold civil rights laws ...

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Civil Rights Memorial Center (CRMC) will partner with 21 Dreams Arts & Culture to showcase ...

MIAMI - The Overtown neighborhood is currently hosting a remarkable exhibition that breathes life into the powerful legacy of the civil rights movement ... than just an art show — it's a ...

As Ella Baker noted, women were the "backbone of the civil rights movement," yet their contributions were often overlooked or minimized in favor of male figures. From organizing boycotts to ...

Within the Civil RIghts Movement, Black women wielded a profound influence in sculpting the narrative of social justice. In the rhythmic beats of history, the Civil Rights Movement emerges as a ...

Still, there were other strong and memorable Memphis women leaders during the Civil Rights Movement who also made ... when they visited Brooks Memorial Art Gallery in Overton Park in the morning ...

“At the Art Museum ... by Western College for Women. “The photos that we have piece together how Steve Schapiro got involved in photographing the civil rights movement. Then, with a particular ...

These women helped chart the course of history. As the nation celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, it is also a time to remember the women who helped King propel the civil rights ...

These women have largely been forgotten, until now. The lesser-known figures who powered the Civil Rights Movement are the subject of a brand-new opera, set to make its world premiere next week in ...