The Word is a collection of articles & stories crafted and curated by the women of The Fem Word as well as other contributors.
Since the beginning, women have world-makers and world-shapers. We are teachers with wise hearts and warners clothed in the colors of blood, of famine, and of war. There are times when we take the forms of goddesses, divine and cloaked in mystery; there are other times when we are tricksters, spirits who use mischief and cunning to humble the hearts of wayward heroes, or to defeat monsters who threaten our people…
Read MoreOn June 19, 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans of their emancipation. But the troops’ arrival came more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Today, Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States to recognize the end of slavery as well as to celebrate African American culture and achievements.
To really understand the history of enslaved people in the US, The Fem Word team takes a look at when it began, and what the iconic civil rights activist Opal Lee - and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee - did in 2016 to make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Read MoreWhile sing-a-longs and talking dragons are fun, the Disney version of Mulan gets a lot of things wrong. Join The Fem Word as we explore the original story of a young woman who goes to war - and the values, culture, and unique way of life her character was meant to represent.
Read MoreThe Trung sisters are central to Vietnam’s long history. Their legendary exploits and rise to power are a source of intense pride for the Vietnamese people, and today they are celebrated through art, theater, and even temples. Learn about these warrior Queens and the values they represented in the first article of our Maidens, Mavens, & Magic series. Keep an eye out for more stories of superhero women from around the world!
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