HERSTORY
is important, too.
A Black Herstory Calendar and Archive is a crucial tool in addressing the systemic exclusion of Black women from the historical narratives that shape our society, despite their pivotal roles in social movements and cultural revolutions. Often, the contributions of Black women are overshadowed or erased, leaving their stories untold and their achievements unrecognized.
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One striking example is Mildred Louise Hemmons, one of the first African American women to become a pilot in the Tuskegee Airmen program, whose invaluable contributions have largely been forgotten. Such omissions perpetuate a narrow and incomplete understanding of history, denying Black women their rightful place in the collective consciousness. By creating a Black Herstory Calendar and Archive, we reclaim these lost stories, shining a light on the trailblazing women who have fought for freedom, equality, and justice.
This resource not only celebrates their legacies but also serves as an educational tool to inspire future generations, ensuring that Black women’s voices and actions are acknowledged and honored for the vital role they played in shaping history.


Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968.
Women must become revolutionary.
This cannot be evolution but revolution.
Shirley Chisholm

When someone shows you who they are, believe them – the first time". She also said, "Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women".
Maya Angelou
Angelou's 1969 memoir, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, was the first nonfiction bestseller by a Black woman.
