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Category: Civil Rights
Abolitionist and Civil War Hero Harriet Tubman
Today’s Dope Queen is Abolitionist and Civil War Hero Harriet Tubman. Tubman was a former slave turned conductor on the … More
Ain’t I Woman by Sojourner Truth
Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that ‘twixt the … More
Ella Baker
Here’ the straight dope on today’s Dope Queen, Civil Rights organizer Ella Jo Baker. Baker was born on December 13th, … More
Ida B. Wells
Ida B Wells-Barnett( July 16 1862-March 25 1931) Ida B Wells was a journalist, suffragette, civil rights leader and … More
Eartha Kitt (The Most Exciting Woman in the World!)
Here’s the straight dope on Eartha Kitt! Eartha Kitt (1929 – 2008). Kitt was born in North, SC to a … More
Audre Lorde
The Straight Dope on “Black Feminist, Lesbian, Mother, Poet”, Audre Lorde Born Audrey Geraldine Lorde in Harlem on February 18, … More
Katherine Dunham, “The Matriarch and Queen Mother of Black Dance”
Our next Dope Queen is Choreographer, Dancer, and Anthropologist Katherine Dunham. She was known for her fusion of African Dance … More
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay is a director, screenwriter and producer. After a career in journalism and PR DuVernay made her feature directorial … More
Dorothy Height
Dorothy Height (1912-2010) was a prominent leader in Civil and Women’s Rights. Born in Richmond,Va her family moved to Rankin … More