Women’s History Month: One Woman’s Story

During Women’s History Month, we are reminded of the accomplishments, disappointments, struggles and hardships endured by women like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Margaret Sanger, Victoria Woodhull, Lucy Stone, Harriet Tubman–all well-known pioneers in the fight for women’s rights. We also read about the leaders of the Second Wave of the women’s [...]

How Has Women’s History Touched Your Life? Tell the Ms. Blog!

For 24 years, March has been recognized nationally as Women’s History Month, celebrating the accomplishments of women and feminists in U.S. history. The theme this year is “Our History is Our Strength.” One of our missions at Ms. is to honor pioneering women–and now it’s your turn as well. Here’s the challenge: Send us your [...]

Dr. Dorothy Height, A Sister Whose Shoulders We Stand On

I join the nation in mourning the passing of Dr. Dorothy Height, one of our iconic feminist leaders. She was one of a legion of women who did not get the fame and recognition of their more famous male counterparts, but whose impact on the struggle for human rights leaves footprints so large they may [...]