The book features trailblazing African-American women in the USA. The first woman is Phillis Wheatley, a slave poet with extraordinary skills. Phillis is the first black woman poet to be published. Though she experienced racism, Phillis’ work led to a fundamental contribution to America’s literature. The forty women in Little Leaders break boundaries and achieve their success beyond expectations. All the women in the book did extraordinary things. Indeed, their activities and ideas led to a better world for women. The women’s stories are inspiring and encourage contemporary women to fight for their rights.
Black women started fighting for their freedoms and rights in the early 19th century. Sojourner Truth ran away from her slaveholder with her child in tow. When her slave owner sold her son, she filed a case accusing him of selling her son illegally. The court ruled in her favor, and she got her son back. Sojourner travelled across the country, advocating for the rights of women and abolition of slavery. Readers will get insight into how she was a great activist for equality.
The contribution of these women towards the better future of African-American women is unparalleled. The author has covered the contribution of these black women in every aspect. Women have long been fighting against a patriarchal society where they are discriminated against. The trailblazers featured in this book knew that inequality affects female gender unreasonably. Therefore, bold women in black history advocated and fought for women’s rights, freedom, and equality.
