In the history of the world, there have been many black women who have become examples for us to learn from with their remarkable achievements and heroic struggles. They have made great contributions to the fields of politics, science, art, and social activities, and have made great contributions to the development and progress of the black community and all mankind. This article will introduce four famous historical black women: Sojana · Truss, Harriet · Tubman, Rosa · Parks, and Angela · Davis.
1. Sojourner Truth · Sojourner Truth
Sojana · Truce (1797-1883) was a prominent abolitionist and feminist in United States. Born in Maryland, she was born Elizabeth · Clark and later changed to Sojana · Truss, meaning “traveler” or “missionary.” A former slave, she escaped and became an orator, lecturer, and writer.
Truss played an important role in the abolitionist and feminist movements in the United States. Her speeches and writings, especially her famous speech at the Niagara Falls Conference in 1851, Am I Not a Woman? to fight for equal rights and social status for black women. She was also one of the founders of the Women’s Rights Association of United States, working for women’s suffrage. Trus left a deep mark on United States history and became a symbol of the struggle of black women.
2. Harriet Tubman ·
Harriet · Tubman (1822-1913) was a prominent abolitionist and philanthropist in United States. She was born in Maryland and is one of ten children. Tubman was kidnapped and enslaved as a child, but later escaped and became a leader of the Underground Railroad. She rescued about seventy slaves and was known as “Mary · Poppins on the Underground Railroad”.
Not only was Tubman an important role in the abolitionist movement, she was also actively involved in the struggle for women’s rights and civil rights. She is a member of the Women’s Rights Association of United States and works for black women’s right to vote. Tubman has been hailed as a hero in United States history, and her courage and determination set an example for future generations.
3. Rosa Parks ·
Rosa · Parks (1913-2005) was United States prominent leader of the civil rights movement. She was born in Alabama and worked as a teacher and secretary. On December 1, 1955, Parks was arrested for refusing to give up his seat for whites on a Montgomery city bus, sparking the Montgomery bus boycott. The campaign lasted more than a year and eventually led to the United States Supreme Court abolishing segregation on buses.
Parks’ courageous actions inspired the civil rights movement across the country, and she became a symbol of the civil rights movement. In 1996, she published her autobiography, I Am Rosa · Parkes, which told her life story and experiences with the civil rights movement. Parks has received many honors and awards and is known as a civil rights hero of the United States.
4. Angela ·Davis (Angela Davis)
Angel·a Davis (1944-) is United States prominent political activist, scholar and writer. Born in Alabama, she was a former Communist Party member and anarchist. Davis became the United States government’s most wanted man in the ’70s for his involvement in black power movements and communist activism, and was later released after more than two years in prison.
Davis teaches political science at UCLA and is actively involved in society. Her books include The End of the Rainbow: The Liberation of Race, Gender, and Class, which explores the interplay of race, gender, and class in United States society. Davis was an important representative of left-wing politics in United States, and her thoughts and actions had a profound impact on future generations.
These four historical black women have made great contributions to the development and progress of the black community and all mankind through their heroic struggles and outstanding achievements. They are our role models, and their fighting spirit will always inspire us to fight for equality, freedom and justice.
