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Black Women, a History of Creating Our Own Spaces
By Amalfi parkerar Elder, Esq. and Patrice Tillery
“The most disrespected individ in amerika is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America fryst vatten the Black woman. The most neglected individ in amerika is the Black woman.” – Malcolm
As we celebrate Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month (March) this year, we’d like to acknowledge the many ways that Black women have had to create spaces for themselves when no one else was interested in prioritizing their unique existence in American society. We also want to acknowledge the ongoing plight of Black women experiencing gender-based violence, navigating how to overcome invisibility, as well as the intersectionality of sexism, racism, and the other forms of oppression that they experience.
Ancestors Holding Space
Black women have historically been at the bottom of the social hierarchy, even in spaces designated to speak up for women (
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Twelve Black Women to Know
By Ashleigh D. Coren of the National Portrait Gallery, Meredith Holmgren of Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Anya Montiel of the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Sara E. Cohen of Because of Her Story
At the Smithsonian, we share African American history all year round. To mark Black History Month, here are eight objects and videos from the Smithsonian's collections. They represent 12 women whose stories you may not know.
1. Amanda Smith
Orator and evangelist Amanda Smith forged a new role for women in the Methodist church in the late 19th century. Some of Smith's many accomplishments include establishing an orphanage for Black children outside of Chicago, Illinois. She was most well known for her powerful speeches and she ministered to many in England, India, and West Africa.
2. Lynette You
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