Calling all young readers and their grownups! Join author Selina Alko as she reads her 2015 picture book, The Case for Loving. Selina will then answer young readers’ questions! This program is free, and designed for 5-8 year olds and their grownups! The National Women’s History Museum strives to provide programs that are accessible to all visitors. For questions, or…
How to Explain the Story of Thanksgiving to Kids By emphasizing friendship and generosity, the story of the first Thanksgiving teaches kids about the importance of fellowship and how it can bind all Americans together. By Fiona Tapp Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for families to come together for good food, good company, and good cheer before all the hustle and…
5 Travel Destinations That Offer a Bit of Black History From New Orleans to Brazil, we’re sharing the best destinations for families who want to learn Black history on vacation. By Kiratiana Freelon When I was 10 years old, my father took me to visit Niagara Falls in New York State. I have memories of shivering in the cold mist…
Goodbye, Women’s History Month. Here Are 15 Women We Shouldn’t Forget. Compiled By Sharon Attia From an 80-year-old tiger trainer to the motorcycle queen of Miami, these are the stories of trailblazing women you likely didn’t learn about in school. Harriet Tubman. Susan B. Anthony. Amelia Earhart. These are women whose stories you know. But what about Bessie Stringfield, Milicent…
One of the biggest realizations in western beauty in recent years has undoubtedly been the swaths of inspiration we can draw from the Far East
by Jessie Tu As we commemorate National Sorry Day, we reflect on the thousands of First Nations women who have changed the course of history in Australia; shaping inclusive policy, championing reform and setting a new, much-needed agenda. Here are five such women we all owe thanks to: Pearl Gibbs | The woman who planted the seed for the 1967 referendum …
