Women in Black History Stories of Courage, Faith, and Resilience

Discover the courage, faith, and resolve of fourteen extraordinary women

Within the pages of American history are the stories of remarkable African-American women. From colonial times through the twentieth century, they have defied the odds, taken a stand for justice, and made incredible strides despite opposition from the culture around them. Now you can discover their exciting true stories!

From well-known figures to women rarely found in any history book, Women in Black History explores the lives of writers, athletes, singers, activists, and educators who have made a lasting mark on our country and our culture, including

- Phillis Wheatley
- Sojourner Truth
- Harriet Tubman
- Mary Ann Shadd Cary
- Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
- Anna Julia Cooper
- Mary McLeod Bethune
- Marian Anderson
- Mahalia Jackson
- Rosa Parks
- Fannie Lou Hamer
- Althea Gibson
- Coretta Scott King
-Wilma Rudolph


Tricia Williams Jackson is a Michigan writer and former schoolteacher who loves history and enjoys sharing its stories with readers.