If you joined us on Day 1, you already know some of the ways Black feminists have changed the United States. One way Black feminists influenced the United States is through the anti-slavery movement.
Maria W. Stewart was an abolitionist whose work is the foundation of much Black feminist thought today. Stewart was an advocate for Black women and the Black community at large. She used her gift for words to challenge ideas about slavery, citizenship, and Black womanhood. Click play on the video below to listen to Kerry Washington recount an 1833 speech by Maria W. Stewart.
Curious about Black feminism but don't know where to start? Click here to learn more about 30 Days of Black Feminist Thoughts.
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