Gwendolyn Brooks: The Poet Who Turned Black City Life into Literature
Gwendolyn Brooks became the first Black author to win a Pulitzer Prize, capturing the rhythms, struggles, and beauty of Black life in Chicago. Her poetry transformed everyday city experiences into lasting American literature.
Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman Astronaut and More Than a First
Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, went from Chicago classrooms to NASA astronaut, doctor, and STEM leader, learn how her life story inspires kids, families, and educators today.
16 Interesting Facts About Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman became the first Black woman and first Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license. From learning French to training abroad, these fascinating facts reveal how she broke barriers in aviation history.
Harriet Tubman: 15 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Harriet Tubman is widely known for leading enslaved people to freedom, but her life extended far beyond the Underground Railroad. From serving as a Union spy to advocating for women’s suffrage, these lesser-known facts reveal the full scope of her legacy.
Why Ida B. Wells Is Significant to Black History
Ida B. Wells was a fearless journalist, educator, and anti-lynching activist who exposed the truth about racial violence in America. At a time when speaking out could cost her life, she used her pen as a weapon for justice and helped shape the early Civil Rights Movement.