On October 15, 1966, The Black Panther Party was officially founded. The party was interested in both race and gender equality and women played a key role in its activism. One of the most far-reaching initiatives of the party was the school breakfast program.#womenshistorypodcast

"Women must become revolutionary. This cannot be evolution but revolution." - Shirley Chisholm, first Black woman elected to the US Congress.

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” - Ida B. Wells, investigative journalist, anti-lynching activist, and early leader of the Civil Rights Movement. #womenshistory #womeninhistory #whatwasshedoing

“In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” – Phillis Wheatley, American poet

“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” —Coretta Scott King, American activist, author, civil rights leader and widow of Martin Luther King Jr. #womenshistory #

In honor of Black History Month we lift up the story of Daisy Bates! Click this link to download and listen! https://buff.ly/4huQ9h2
#blackhistorymonth #womeninhistory #history #historyeducation #womenshistory

This Saturday is the beginning of Black History Month. And in lieu of a fact today we announce our newest episode will be released this Saturday! Set your alarms to learn about

Although women have served in an unofficial capacity in every American war to date, it wasn't until January 24th, 2013 (yes, you read that right) that the US military changed policy to allow women to hold combat positions. #women #womenshistory

On January 22nd, 1973 The US Supreme Court made a 7-2 decision in the case of Roe v. Wade, stating that the Constitution ensures the legal right to abortions. The right to an abortion was protected for nearly 50 years before it was stripped away in 2022 when the decision was overturned by the court.

Happy Birthday to Felisa Rincón de Gautier. As mayor of San Juan, she was the first woman elected as mayor of a capital city. She served for 23 years and created eldercare centers, social support systems and supported women's participation in the local economy. #womenshistory #womeninhistory

What was Margaret "Mother' Finch doing during the Homestead Strikes? Heading to the street with a billy club and calling for violent resistance. Hear more about this activist, widow, mother and tavern owner in our episode Margaret Mother Finch Wields A Club in The Battle of Homestead. Link in bio!

Happy New Year from "What Was She Doing?"! Careful, rumor has it that women are bad luck on New Years Day??? A superstition from Northern England and Scotland suggest against women being the first to enter a home on New Years Day.

Welcome to our newest followers! Here for the history? Might we suggest digesting your holiday meals over the story of Sarah Edelson and the Kosher Meat Riots. https://buff.ly/49TigDQ or wherever you find your podcasts! #skystorians #history #happyholidays #women #womeninhistory

Happy Holidays from "What Was She Doing?"! Did you know that in 1834, Black and white women working with the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society saw Christmas bazaars as an excellent way to celebrate the season and support the abolitionist movement they felt so strongly about.

On this date, 148 years ago at 11:20 PM, Kate Claxton began the final act of "The Orphans". These photos show the theater before and after the catastrophic fire that followed Kate for the rest of her life. Click here to hear Kate's full story: https://buff.ly/3CYTEgB #history

Sarah Josepha Hale could be considered the Mother of Thanksgiving's Day. Check out our instagram for the full story! #thanksgiving #thanksgivings #history #women #womeninhistory