She was born as Georgia Blanche Douglas Camp in 1880 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Laura Douglas and George Camp.  Both parents were of mixed ancestry, with her mother having African-American and Native American heritage, and her father… more »

Widely known for being the first African American woman to serve in a presidential cabinet, Roberts Harris was President Jimmy Carter’s U.S. Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development from 1977 to 1979 and as Secretary of the… more »

For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” This theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives… more »