Women's History

Rev. Harriett Walden is a living example of how stories and/or lessons shared by our grandmothers have informed and directed how we live and dedicate our lives.

In 1922, a time of both gender and racial discrimination, Bessie Coleman broke barriers and became the world’s first black woman to earn a pilot’s license.

Black women have historically been at the center of economic mobility for our community and regularly demonstrate what love and care for the community look like. Donna Moodie is a shining example.

Sarah Rector's story of sudden wealth and success- becoming a millionaire at the young age of 12- is both inspiring and complex, highlighting the challenges faced by people of color and Native Americans during this time period.

Madam C.J. Walker was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Born into slavery, she transformed herself from an uneducated farm laborer and laundress into one of the twentieth century’s most successful and self-made women entrepreneurs.

On behalf of the Seattle Medium, Angela Jones interviewed Dr Cynthia Dilalrd about education, teaching, and creating spaces for joy and genius to arise for Black children.

Through their roles as educators, many Black women have used their influence to not only educate our young people, but they have also served as leaders, organizers, and coalition builders that contributed to the rise of the Black middle class.

Historically, Black women have beenincredible keepers of our culture. They holdup our history with their wisdom sharedthrough poetry, storytelling, visual andperforming arts, arts leadership, andcommunity support.

Over the years, Black women, both locally and nationally, have produced many great moments that we should all be proud of. Our community would not be where we are today if it were not for Black women.

The Seattle Medium andthe Black Future Co-op Fundengaged the talents of local artist Afomia Assefa to create a custom design for this special Women's History Month edition.