The wonderful Essence McDowell (Essence McDowell) was generous enough to share an excerpt from the book she co-authored, Lifting As They Climbed. Grab your copy today and learn about the rich history of Black women in Chicago and beyond! liftingastheyclimbed.com

Ida is The Queen! Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth2021 with Hull-House and hear from special guests MLDwrites & Essence McDowell Find the details in our March Newsletter: createsend.com/t/i-98D5537AC5…

Highlight of my day was talking to 7th grade students about #LiftingAsTheyClimbed and Black Women's Histories. I was nervous because I haven't talked to young people in SO long but it turned out great. #BlackWomenInHistory

Today at 3:30p CT, I'll be announcing the release of a new #SjiPortalProject digital hub during the Future of Freedom event featuring Angela Davis, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, Amna A. Akbar and Jacinta González. If you're free, join me online: ow.ly/hbiJ50GmxgA

Tune in now to watch Essence McDowell Shermann Dilla Thomas Joi' C. Weathers & CSU president Z Scott talk about Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy, based on ABC Women of Movement miniseries & Devery S. Anderson’s book about Emmett Till's murder at youtu.be/jLAf2bhyXjg

BREAKING: Brandon Johnson has defeated Paul Vallas to become the next mayor of Chicago, the Associated Press has declared. trib.al/5pXyfN9

''We are tired, we have suffered enough!" Nigerians took to the streets in different parts of the country, to protest against the massive spike in prices of food and everyday needs in the country. Our reporters from @bbcafrica heard from the protesters in different cities.

So excited for the upcoming launch of the new Lifting As They Climbed. It's been a journey and we can't wait to share! Join me & NYC Tw*tterati on March 6th for the virtual book launch & March 24th for the Chicago launch + film screening. linktr.ee/created2write

Tomorrow! Join Project NIA and I with Haymarket Books for the virtual launch of Lifting As They Climbed. We'll be talking all about the new book + there will be a raffle with prizes for attendees! RSVP here: bit.ly/LATC2024 #WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth2024

Today—join Essence McDowell and our co-founder NYC Tw*tterati for this virtual book launch. Lifting As They Climbed is a testament to trailblazing Black women in Chicago, whose lives reveal powerful connections to present-day struggles for radical community-building and solidarity

LIVE NOW! Lifting as They Climbed Join authors Essence McDowell (Essence McDowell) and Mariame Kaba (NYC Tw*tterati) for the launch of Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History of Trailblazing Black Women in Chicago Stream: youtube.com/watch?v=L5OKz0…

On now! Loving learning about Emma Atkinson who moved to Chicago in 1847, among the first 13 Black families to settle in Chicago where she confounded the first Black congregation & church, Quinn Chapel AME & where Frederick Douglass once spoke! Join here: youtube.com/live/L5OKz0Nai…

CHICAGO: You're invited to the in-person book launch for the new Lifting As They Climbed. Event includes a multimedia book talk, screening of the short documentary Invisible Giants, light reception and more! Come celebrate with me! Get Your Tickets Here: bit.ly/LATC2Launch

I'm sharing the journey of Lifting As They Climbed at the Chicago Women's History Center this month, 10/27 3pm. I love that the talk is taking place in the historic Fine Arts Building, downtown Chicago. Learn more & RSVP: bit.ly/3YsxImo