Women's Rights

Biography

Kamala Harris

Kamala D. Harris became the first woman, the first Black woman, and the first person of Asian-American descent to become the Vice-President Elect of the United States of America.

Biography

Louisa Ann Swain

In 1870, 70-year-old Louisa Ann Swain became the first woman to legally cast a ballot in a general election since 1807.

Biography

Lyda Conley

Considered the Guardian of Heron Indian Cemetery, her appearance made her the third woman, and the first Native American, to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court.

Biography

Susette La Flesche Tibbles (“Bright Eyes”)

Susette La Flesche Tibbles, an Omaha woman, spent her entire life tirelessly campaigning for Native American rights as a speaker, activist, interpreter, and writer.

Lesson Plan

Red Power Prevails : The Activism, Spirit, and Resistance of Native American Women

Explore the contributions of Native American women in the formation and activism of the American Indian Movement (AIM) and Women of All Red Nations (WARN)

Lesson Plan

Feminist Philosophers of the 20th Century

Students will explore the life and core philosophic contributions of three female philosophers: Simone De Beauvoir, Hannah Arendt, and Judith Butler. Students will grapple with the core questions and feminist-theoretical perspectives of each philosopher.

Lesson Plan

Unsung Voices: Black Women and Their Role in Women's Suffrage

This lesson seeks to explore the role of Black women in the Women’s Suffrage Movement and their exclusion from the generally accepted Women’s Suffrage narrative.

Biography

Malala Yousafzai

At age eleven, Malala Yousafzai was already advocating for the rights of women and girls.

Video

Women's History Minute: Henry Blackwell

Short video on Henry Blackwell

Biography

Tina Tchen

As women around the world speak out against sexual harassment and unfair treatment, Tina Tchen continues to support the movement through her legal activism.

Lesson Plan

Helen Keller--Citizen and Socialist

Helen Keller is one of the most misinterpreted women of the early 20th century. This jigsaw lesson seeks to shine light on her labor activism and social justice, peace, and women’s reproductive rights.

Lesson Plan

Anne Hutchinson: Foremother of the American Women’s Movement

This lesson focuses on the life and trials of Anne Hutchinson, who fought for the rights of women in mid-17th century New England.

Video

Brave Girls Virtual Storytime: Equality's Call

Equality's Call by Deborah Diesen

Video

Women's History Minute: Sojourner Truth

Short video on Sojourner Truth

Biography

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper was the first African American woman to publish a short story and was also an influential abolitionist, suffragist, and reformer.

Lesson Plan

Landmark Supreme Court Cases

Landmark Supreme Court Cases Lesson Plan

Biography

Recy Taylor

Although it was very dangerous for African Americans to speak out against white people during the Jim Crow era, Recy Taylor refused to remain silent about sexual violence.

Biography

Tarana Burke

As an activist, community organizer, and executive, Tarana Burke has made quite an impact.

Lesson Plan

Breaking Through Gender Roles

Students will explore the women of NASA and identify and analyze their key contributions to the field of aeronautics.

Biography

Martha Hughes Cannon

Martha Hughes Cannon was the first female state senator in U.S. history.