“Beside every great man is a phenomenal woman.” This statement couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to liberator Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Born Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela on September 26, 1936, in Bizana, South Africa, Winnie Mandela’s dedication to her fellow citizens was evident even in her early years as a social worker, choosing to forego a… Read More
Benazir Bhutto: A Woman of Courage and Bravery
“Leadership requires action: daring to take steps that are necessary but unpopular.” Benazir Bhutto was a dreamer and a doer. She knew that in order to make peace you must be an uncompromising leader and yet embody compromise. She was a woman who believed in challenging the status quo, and that’s why we’re delighted to feature her… Read More
Madame CJ Walker: Perseverance Was Her Motto
It wasn’t enough for her to be the first female self-made millionaire. She was determined to financially liberate others. Madame CJ Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in 1867 in the Mississippi Delta. The child of two former slaves, she was an orphan by the age of 7. At 14 she got married and shortly after… Read More
Creating a Legacy that Lasts
Have you ever met a person that makes you feel better just by being in their presence? It’s as if their spirit reaches out and surrounds you with a blanket of love. Those are the people who leave an indelible imprint on our soul. For they remind us that true communion is a spirit to… Read More
Helen Keller: No Sight but Great Vision
“The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight but no vision.” Can you imagine a life beyond what you can see, hear and comprehend? Such was the existence of Helen Keller, a powerful example of the will to overcome. Born in 1880 on an Alabama cotton plantation, she was left deaf and… Read More
Will You Dare to Be You?
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women. This year’s theme, Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment, really resonated with our spirit. In fact, it so moved us that we decided to create our own list of dynamic women who dared! We call them our Power 31… Read More