top of page
Discover the stories of influential Black women who transformed history through activism, education, politics, arts, science, and community leadership.


Why Ida B. Wells Is Significant to Black History
Explore Ida B. Wells’s impact on Black history, from her anti-lynching activism to her lasting influence on Chicago, civil rights, and women’s suffrage.
Nonso Nwagbo
3 min read


Hazel Scott: Jazz Genius, Activist Icon, Silenced by the Red Scare
Dive into Hazel Scott's untold story: Child prodigy who jazzed up classical masters, starred in Hollywood on her terms, hosted the first Black TV show, defied HUAC with epic clapback, and reshaped Black history—until McCarthyism exiled her brilliance. Eye-opening facts for middle schoolers to seniors.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


16 Interesting Facts About Bessie Coleman
Learn about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman pilot. Discover 16 kid-friendly facts about her life, courage, and lasting impact on aviation history.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


Claudette Colvin: The Teenager Who Refused to Give Up Her Seat Before Rosa Parks
Claudette Colvin was a civil rights activist who refused to give up her bus seat before Rosa Parks. Learn her role in ending bus segregation.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


Mae Jemison: The First Black Woman Astronaut and More Than a First
Mae Jemison is the first Black woman astronaut, a doctor, engineer, and space pioneer. Learn her journey from Chicago to space and why her story matters today.
Tellers Untold Staff
2 min read


Gwendolyn Brooks: The Poet Who Made Black City Life Literature
Gwendolyn Brooks was a poet and author whose work captured Black life in America. Learn her achievements, legacy, and lasting cultural impact.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


Ruby Bridges: The Civil Rights Icon We’re Still Not Teaching in Full
Ruby Bridges is a civil rights activist whose role in school desegregation reshaped American education. Learn her story, legacy, and why it still matters today.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


Sojourner Truth: More Than the Quote We Keep Repeating
Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women’s rights activist born into slavery. Learn key facts about her life, legacy, and lasting impact.
Tellers Untold Staff
3 min read


Amelia Boynton Robinson: Trailblazing Black Woman Behind Selma and the Voting Rights Act
Discover the powerful story of Amelia Boynton Robinson, the Selma civil rights leader whose courage on Bloody Sunday helped pave the way for the Voting Rights Act. This post explores her life as a Black woman organizer, mother figure, and voting rights pioneer whose legacy still inspires today.
Tellers Untold Staff
6 min read


Black Women in History: A Comprehensive Timeline 1711-2022
From the early 1700s to today, Black women have shaped history in powerful and often overlooked ways. This comprehensive timeline highlights key figures, movements, and milestones that reveal the depth, resilience, and impact of Black women across centuries.
Tellers Untold Staff
7 min read
Telling Black History through stories, culture, and education.
bottom of page
.png)
