NWHM in the News

We can’t wait another century to close the gender gap.

The power of women voters is undeniable. Now, more than ever, women must leverage this power to ensure our voices are heard, not just in everyday spaces where decisions are made, but also at the ballot box.

The United States Mint and the National Women's History Museum, in partnership with Lehman College, the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, Telemundo, and the estate of Celia Cruz, produced an exciting afternoon of music and conversation about Cruz's impact and role in propelling Latin music to new heights.

Tupper found a champion in Brownie Wise, a columnist for The Detroit News. She had a penchant for selling Tupperware with what she called “patio parties.” “She recruited dealers and managers and was soon selling more Tupperware than any store,” wrote the National Women’s History Museum. “Her success caught the attention of Tupper and convinced him that home parties were the best sales tactic.”

The U.S. Mint, National Women’s History Museum, and the Estate of Celia Cruz invite attendees to celebrate the life and legacy of Celia Cruz and the release of her 2024 American Women quarter.

According to the National Women's History Museum, Huerta's activism began in earnest in 1955 when she co-founded the Stockton chapter of the Community Service Organization (CSO) and the Agricultural Workers Association.

According to the National Women's History Museum, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was the first Black Congresswoman, serving seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, beginning in 1969. She was also the first woman and Black American to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties, in 1972.

The commission is partnering with organizations that will give them input on how to acknowledge “the good, the bad and the ugly,” as Rios put it, like the National Congress of American Indians and the National Women’s History Museum. “I want to go beyond just the obvious stories of women,” says Frédérique Irwin, president and CEO of the National Women’s History Museum.

One of the partners is the National Women's History Museum (NWHM). In a recent statement from NWHM president and CEO Frederique Irwin, she says, "Women have been largely excluded from the narrative of America’s historical contributions and achievements. As a National Resource Partner, we'll support the strategic vision that the America250 Commission has laid out to ensure that women's stories and history are incorporated in this commemoration."

Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in 1822 and dedicated her life to helping others escape. In her lifetime, she led approximately 70 enslaved people to freedom, per the National Women's History Museum. In New York City, Tubman worked with other abolitionists and organizations that helped her organize the trips between the north and south, and NYC would mark the start of the proposed corridor.

Tubman died of pneumonia on March 10, 1913, at 91 years old, according to the National Women’s History Museum. Surrounded by loved ones, her final words were documented as “I go away to prepare a place for you,” a reference to John 14:3 in the Bible, according to Kate Clifford Larson, author of 'Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero.' “Aunt Harriet did her part,” Wyatt said. “Now we have to do things to help ourselves heal.” And the best way to do that, she said, is to celebrate freedom.