Ella Baker speaks her truth in 1968. AP Photo/Jack Harris

Ella Baker speaks her truth in 1968. AP Photo/Jack Harris

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The Hidden History of Black Nationalist Women’s Political Activism

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the historical contributions of black people in the United States. Too often, however, this history focuses on black men, sidelining black women and diminishing their contributions.