About Us - Radical Women
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Introduction
Radical Women: Forgotten Voices of American History is a groundbreaking documentary that brings the extraordinary lives and contributions of radical American women to the forefront. From civil rights activists to labor leaders, these women defied societal norms to forge paths of resistance, justice, and empowerment. Their stories have shaped our nation, yet they remain largely untold—until now.
Meet the Women
Ida B. Wells
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
A pioneering journalist and fierce advocate for racial justice, she courageously documented and fought against lynching in the United States.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Beyond her role as First Lady, she championed human rights, civil rights, and social reform, breaking barriers for women everywhere.
Emma Goldman
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sojourner Truth
A fiery political activist and anarchist, she pushed for free speech, birth control, and workers' rights.
Sojourner Truth
Fannie Lou Hamer
Sojourner Truth
Born into slavery, she became a powerful abolitionist and women’s rights activist, known for her unwavering advocacy and speeches.
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer
A sharecropper turned civil rights leader, she inspired millions with her fearless struggle for Black voting rights.
Dorothy Day
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer
A tireless social activist and co-founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Dorothy Day advocated for the rights of the poor, the homeless, and the marginalized.