EmpowerHER:A Digital Mosaic Celebrating Six Black Feminist Icons

Abstract EmpowerHer: A Digital Mosaic of Six Black Feminist Icons is a research project that explores the lives and work of Angela Davis, Patricia Hill-Collins, bell hooks, Sojourner Truth, Audre Lorde, and Anna Julia Cooper. This digital project expands our knowledge of feminist theory beyond the women's words to encompass information about their education, work, motivations, and areas of focus. It also expounds on why they are important and highlights their accomplishments. This project was completed by researching these women’s lives, primarily with the use of biographies, journal articles, and online resources. In addition to the narrative provided for each person, the project also includes images, quotes, and video clips of the women in their own words. These images and narratives accompany a musical component, including a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” In addition to teaching the viewers about these remarkable women, they are also challenged to continue their work and fight for a more equitable and just society.