Modern HERstory : Stories of Women and Nonbinary People Rewriting History

"An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years as told through the stories of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today. Inspiring a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern HERstory celebrates 60 modern women and non-binary people who have changed the world. From the civil rights movement and the women's movement to the LGBT rights movement and Black Lives Matter, these trailblazers come from backgrounds and communities that are traditionally overlooked and under-celebrated despite making huge contributions to the social change and progress movements of the last century: not just women, but people of color, queer people, trans people, Muslims, and young people. Authored by rising star activist Blair Imani, Modern HERstory tells the important stories of these leaders and their movements in an easy-to-follow format appropriate for all ages, granting them the visibility and acknowledgment they deserve, and educating readers about the people changing the world right here and right now--and inspiring them to do the same"--;This collection of one-page biographies profiles modern women and non-binary people who have changed the world. From the civil rights movement and the women's movement to the LGBT rights movement and Black Lives Matter, these trailblazers come from backgrounds and communities that are traditionally overlooked and under-celebrated despite making huge contributions to the social change and progress movements of the last century. Each short biographical snippet is accompanied by a color drawing of the person. -- adapted from publisher info and perusal of book;Introduction -- Laying the groundwork -- Leading the movement -- Speaking truth to power -- The revolution will be live -- Mastering modern media -- The revolution will be ours -- The revolution will be funded -- The revolution is now -- Conclusion. An Illustrated And Informative Primer On The Progressive Social Change Movements Of The Last 60 Years As Told Through The Stories Of 60 Diverse Female And Non-binary Leaders In Those Movements, From The Civil Rights Movement And Stonewall Riots Through Today. Inspiring A Radical And Inclusive Approach To History, Modern Herstory Celebrates 60 Modern Women And Non-binary People Who Have Changed The World. From The The Civil Rights Movement And The Women's Movement To The Lgbt Rights Movement And Black Lives Matter, These Trailblazers Come From Backgrounds And Communities That Are Traditionally Overlooked And Under-celebrated Despite Making Huge Contributions To The Social Change And Progress Movements Of The Last Century: Not Just Women, But People Of Color, Queer People, Trans People, Muslims, And Young People. Authored By Rising Star Activist Blair Imani, Modern Herstory Tells The Important Stories Of These Leaders And Their Movements In An Easy-to-follow Format Appropriate For All Ages, Granting Them The Visibility And Acknowledgment They Deserve, And Educating Readers About The People Changing The World Right Here And Right Now--and Inspiring Them To Do The Same--,an Illustrated And Informative Primer On The Progressive Social Change Movements Of The Last 60 Years As Told Through The Stories Of 60 Diverse Female And Non-binary Leaders In Those Movements, From The Civil Rights Movement And Stonewall Riots Through Today-- "An illustrated and informative primer on the progressive social change movements of the last 60 years as told through the stories of 60 diverse female and non-binary leaders in those movements, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today. Inspiring a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern HERstory celebrates 60 modern women and non-binary people who have changed the world. From the the civil rights movement and the women's movement to the LGBT rights movement and Black Lives Matter, these trailblazers come from backgrounds and communities that are traditionally overlooked and under-celebrated despite making huge contributions to the social change and progress movements of the last century: not just women, but people of color, queer people, trans people, Muslims, and young people. Authored by rising star activist Blair Imani, Modern HERstory tells the important stories of these leaders and their movements in an easy-to-follow format appropriate for all ages, granting them the visibility and acknowledgment they deserve, and educating readers about the people changing the world right here and right now--and inspiring them to do the same"-- Provided by publisher An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary people who have changed--and are still changing--the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through Black Lives Matter and beyond. With a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern HERstory profiles and celebrates seventy women and nonbinary champions of progressive social change in a bold, colorful, illustrated format for all ages. Despite making huge contributions to the liberation movements of the last century and today, all of these trailblazers come from backgrounds and communities that are traditionally overlooked and under-celebrated: not just women, but people of color, queer people, trans people, disabled people, young people, and people of faith. Authored by rising star activist Blair Imani, Modern HERstory tells the important stories of the leaders and movements that are changing the world right here and right now--and will inspire you to do the same. An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary folks who have changed—and are still changing—the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through today. Inspiring a radical and inclusive approach to history, Modern HERstory profiles and salutes 70 contemporary champions of progressive social change. Despite making huge contributions to the social change movements of the last century and today, all of these trailblazers come from backgrounds and communities that are traditionally overlooked and under-celebrated: not just women, but people of color, queer people, trans people, Muslims, and young people. Authored by rising star activist Blair Imani, Modern HERstory tells the important stories of these leaders and their movements in an easy-to-follow format appropriate for all ages, granting them the visibility and acknowledgment they deserve, and educating readers about the people changing the world... An inspiring and radical celebration of 70 women, girls, and gender nonbinary people who have changed and are still changing the world, from the Civil Rights Movement and Stonewall riots through Black Lives Matter and beyond.