Historic Figures

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Fast Facts

Source: CNN

Want to know more about the extraordinary Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Read through this list of fast facts revealing some of the important work she accomplished during her career.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and work propelled women’s equality front and center

Source: USA Today

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg impacted millions of people who have benefitted from her work for equality. Read about her life and monumental successes.

John Lewis: 1940 – 2020

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Read a remembrance of the late Congressman John Lewis (at left), a prominent voice for equality.

At least 11 women have vied for U.S. vice president

Source: National Geographic

Take a look back at women who have run for the second-highest office in the land.

Malala Yousafzai: Youngest Winner of Nobel Peace Prize

Source: ThoughtCo

For her brave work and continued activism concerning women’s rights and education, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more about her life and advocacy here.

Hamilton Cast Reflect on Backlash and Criticism of Musical

Source: Den of Geek

With the recent release of the Hamilton movie, renewed backlash and criticisms have warranted a response from the cast.

Bucktown Village Store

Source: Atlas Obscura

Read about where Harriet Tubman got her start as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.

Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn

Source: Lapham's Quarterly

Walt Whitman spent a great deal of his life in Brooklyn. Choose a part of Walt Whitman’s Brooklyn to explore, complete with commentary, photographs, and Whitman’s own words.