To be a woman of color is to exist in a world where the ego, aggression, and entitlement of men frequently minimize your contributions, steal your achievements, and rewrite history without your consent. It is to give life, labor, creativity, and brilliance—and see the world fail to recognize it.
This book seeks to honor these women, amplify their stories, and provide a guide for educators, students, and readers to understand and teach the truth. We begin at the beginning—the origins of humanity.