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Toni Morrison, Groundbreaking Author and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 88

Toni Morrison's death was confirmed by her publisher. The acclaimed author was known for her award-winning novels 'Beloved,' 'Song of Solomon,' 'The Bluest Eye,' and other works.

Suffragettes march in a New York City parade in 1912.

The Library of Congress Needs Help Transcribing 16,000 Pages of Suffragist Diaries, Letters, and Documents

Donate your time and typing skills to transcribe documents featuring Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and more.

The infamous asylum on Blackwell's Island that Nellie Bly infiltrated in the late 1880s.

A Nellie Bly Memorial Is Being Planned for New York City’s Roosevelt Island

Here’s what we know so far about the memorial for investigative journalist Nellie Bly, famed for her infiltration of a women’s asylum in the late 1880s.

6 Facts About Sojourner Truth, the 19th-Century Abolitionist and Feminist

While Truth wasn't her real name, 19th-century abolitionist and feminist Sojourner Truth made it her life's mission.

Shirley Chisholm led a groundbreaking career.

12 Facts About Shirley Chisholm, the First Black American Woman to Run for President

Nearly 50 years after becoming the first Black American woman to run for president, Shirley Chisholm is still making headlines.

On March 7, 2017, a crowd gathered about the 'Fearless Girl' statue in New York City.

11 Watershed Moments for Women's Equality

These pioneering women—and their winning moments—helped set the stage for the generations that followed.

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9 Women Who Helped Win the American Revolution

Women played vital roles in the Revolution, serving as soldiers, raising morale, and even spying on the enemy.

Helen Keller (left) and her interpreter, Anne Sullivan Macy

11 Things You Might Not Know About Helen Keller

Helen Keller is history’s most famous deaf-blind person, but she was also a vaudeville performer who was investigated by the FBI.

10 Charming Facts About Jane Eyre

Charlotte Brontë's 1847 novel 'Jane Eyre' was an instant hit—and many of its themes were taken from the author's real life.

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11 Facts About To Kill a Mockingbird

The coming-of-age tale about racial injustice in the South was a phenomenal success from the start, and has only become more popular with time.

Colored photograph of Violet Jessop, survivor of the Titanic.

The Unsinkable Violet Jessop

If you survived multiple shipwrecks, including the 'Titanic,' you might start wondering if you were the angel of death—or Violet Constance Jessop.

The Ladies' Privilege: Encouraging Women to Propose on Leap Day

Women have made great strides toward equality over the past century. But when it comes to marriage proposals, it’s still typically the men doing the asking ... unless it's February 29th.

10 Questionable Pieces of Advice from Emily Post

Emily Post’s etiquette guides have given high-society people the rundown on how to behave. Here are 10 curious tips and admonitions.