Nicola Henry-Taylor

A sepia-toned, layered artistic collage created in a vintage photographic style to honor Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913), the renowned abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, scout, spy, nurse, and suffragist. The central focus is a large, intense close-up portrait of Harriet Tubman wearing her signature dark headscarf or bandana, with a strong, resolute expression and direct gaze toward the viewer. Surrounding and overlapping this main image are several smaller, faded, and translucent portraits of her at different ages and in different poses: some show her in profile or three-quarter view, others in period clothing (long dresses, shawls, or simple blouses), and one includes a small statue or figurine of her holding a staff or lantern symbolizing guidance and freedom. The overlapping layers create a ghostly, multi-generational effect emphasizing her enduring legacy and presence. The overall warm brown tones and soft blending evoke 19th-century photography, making this a powerful tribute intended for Harriet Tubman Day, highlighting her singular courage and impact in the fight against slavery and for human rights.

Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist. After her own escape, she made 13 missions to rescue enslaved people using the network of antislavery activists & safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She died #OTD in 1913.

#HarrietTubmanDay #WomensHistoryMonth

Colorful abstract design with waves and gradients in the upper section. Below, the text reads: "Wishing you a happy INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN JUDGES."

Today is International Day of Women Judges. The ABA salutes the women of the judiciary in the United States and across the world who work to uphold the rule of law.

BUCKS COUNTY #probono opportunity: Volunteer attorneys, paralegals & notaries

✨Senior Wills Clinic w/ @RepTinaDavis✨

🗓️Wed, April 22, 2026
🕰️Training 9 am | Clinic 10 am-2 pm
📍Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Rd, Bristol 19007

Sign up: mreinprecht@lasp.org

DELAWARE COUNTY #probono opportunity:

🌟Senior Wills Clinic w/ @repleanne.com & Sen. John Kane 🌟

🗓Thur, May 21, 2026
🕰Training 9 am | Clinic 10 am-2pm
📍Wilson Center Chester Township Bdg, 1150 Engle Street, Chester 19013

Atty CLE credit available

✅Info/signup: cheiserman@lasp.org / 610-230-6074

On March 10, 1913, abolitionist Harriet Tubman died at approximately 91 years old. Her birth year is believed to be around 1822, though the exact year is uncertain due to the lack of official records for enslaved people at the time.

Jennie Kidd Trout

3/11/1875 — Jennie Kidd Trout qualifies as a medical doctor and becomes her the first licensed female physician in Canada. She was the only woman doctor in Canada until 1880 when Emily Stowe became licensed to practice medicine as well #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM #Canadian #MedSky #HistMed #WHM

A person is seated with a child at a table, both focused on a laptop. The child is writing in a notebook. The background shows a bright room with a plant and a window.

Balancing law school with parenting and a full-time career requires constant adjustments and the right strategies. Here’s how you can manage family expectations and make raising a family during law school more manageable:
https://bit.ly/3MGWUSP

Illustration of a person breaking through a blue barrier, representing the concept of breaking barriers in the legal profession.

March is #WomensHistoryMonth, a time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions and impact of women throughout history. Read about five remarkable women lawyers you probably have never heard of: https://bit.ly/4qQ48lA

Metro Community Health Center provides integrated medical, mental health, and dental care to ALL, regardless of ability to pay. metrocommunityhealthcenter.org

Honored to moderate the ACBA
Women in the Law Division & Committee for Diversity and Inclusion #InternationalWomensDay celebration. Inspiring insights from jurists Cynthia Baldwin, Cathy Bissoon & Hilary Wheatley. Wonderful to see students exploring legal careers.

A serene inspirational quote overlay on a tranquil sunset seascape. The sky gradients from deep navy blue at the top to warm orange and soft pink near the horizon, reflecting gently on the calm ocean water below. Small waves lap at the shore in the foreground, with the dark silhouette of the sea meeting the glowing sky. Centered in white serif text, the quote reads: "The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet." Below the quote, attribution in smaller text: "Adrienne Rich". The overall mood is contemplative, empowering, and hopeful, evoking themes of female solidarity and transformative power against a peaceful coastal twilight.

#InternationalWomensDay is tomorrow, Sunday, March 8!

"The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the most potentially transforming force on the planet." ~Adrienne Rich

#IWD2026 #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM

Join our team! LASP seeks a Supervising Attorney for our Veterans Advocacy Project (VAP) based in Chester City, Delco. The regional position serves LASP's 4 counties + 16 more in PA.

Details on salary, benefits + more opportunities: lasp.org/careers

#LegalAidMatters #publicinterestlaw

#WomensHistoryMonth2026

#WomensHistoryMonth2026

Ambulance EMTs Are Routine Today. These Black Medics Helped Pave the Way.

The Black medics of the Freedom House Ambulance Service were the most highly trained field practitioners of emergency medical care in the country & revolutionized how we do emergency medicine in the US.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/u...

Make a difference every day! LASP has multiple career opportuntities based in Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties.

Openings are for attorneys in multiple practice areas, paralegals & administrative team member.
✅Job details: lasp.org/careers

#hiring

Edna Mosley in B&W headshot photo

Edna Mosley "typical woman #architect" In 1933 she designed refurbisment of Electrical Association for Women's new HQ in Regent Street. Electrical wiring was enclosed behind glass panels so it could be visible & used as teaching tool d. #OTD 19 Feb 1954 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edna_Mo... #WomenInSTEM

Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977) was an American civil rights and voting rights activist whose grassroots leadership transformed Mississippi’s racial politics and inspired national reform. Her searing testimony and organizing work made her one of the most influential voices of the mid-20th-century freedom struggle. Hamer became SNCC’s field secretary in 1963 and quickly gained national prominence for her courage and faith-driven oratory. She co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party to challenge segregation within the state’s Democratic Party. Her televised testimony before the 1964 Democratic National Convention’s credentials committee, recounting her beating in a Mississippi jail, exposed northern audiences to the brutal realities of Jim Crow and forced reforms in delegate inclusion. She co-organized Freedom Summer and later established the Freedom Farm Cooperative and a “pig bank” to combat rural poverty through Black landownership and food security. Working with groups such as the National Council of Negro Women, she also advanced early childhood education and housing in Sunflower County.

Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977) was an American civil rights and voting rights activist whose grassroots leadership transformed Mississippi’s racial politics and inspired national reform.

#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
#BlackHistoryMonth

Mathieu da Costa (sometimes d'Acosta) (fl. 1589–1619) was an Afro-French member of the exploring party of Pierre Dugua, the Sieur de Monts, and Samuel de Champlain that travelled from France to the New World in the early 17th century. He was the first recorded free black person to arrive on the territory of today's Canada🇨🇦

⬛️🟥🟨🟩🇨🇦
Honouring
MATHIEU Da COSTA
First Black Explorer to arrive
in what would become
the Country of Canada🇨🇦
in the 17th century
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathieu...

youtu.be/fP9A0fr5MR4

thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/m...

#blackhistorymonth
#blackbrilliance
#BHMcanada
#BHM2026
#canada

Lugenia Burns Hope

2/19/1871 — b. Lugenia Burns Hope, American social reformer, community services organizer. Af-Am champion of #civilrights in Atlanta (30+ yrs). The first VP of the Atlanta chapter of the #NAACP; her work served as a model for the civil rights mvmnt #womenshistory #BlackHistoryMonth #PolSky #BHM #woc

Served on the Pittsburgh Black Lawyers Alliance Power Panel Tour with Operation Better Block at Allderdice HS, engaging Student Safe Passages Ambassadors—young leaders committed to safe, nonviolent communities. Inspired by their insight and drive. Grateful for the partnership and dialogue.

A formal color portrait photograph of Dr. Angella Ferguson, the pioneering Black pediatrician and medical researcher, seated at a wooden desk in a professional setting. She is an elegant woman with short neatly styled dark hair pulled back, and a calm, confident expression with a gentle smile. Dr. Ferguson wears a dark blazer or suit jacket with a white collared blouse accented by a large black bow tie at the neck, small pearl earrings, a bracelet on one wrist, and a ring on her left hand. Her arms rest crossed on the desk, hands gently clasped, conveying poise and authority. On the desk in front of her sits an open hardcover book, a pair of eyeglasses, and a few other items, with a rich wooden panel background suggesting an office or academic environment. The image captures her as a trailblazing figure who developed one of the first reliable newborn screening tests for sickle cell disease in the 1950s–1960s, revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment for this genetic condition and improving outcomes for countless children. The portrait radiates dignity, intelligence, and quiet strength.

Dr. Angella Ferguson was born #OTD in 1925.

Pediatrician who developed one of the first reliable blood tests to detect sickle cell disease in newborns (1950s). By 2010, her blood test and diagnostic protocols were the standard of care in 40 US states & remain the standard today. #WomenInSTEM #BHM

Three of the 19 workshops at the Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit are by YES - Youth Enrichment Services! Understanding the Root Causes of Racism Understanding and Appreciating 4C Hair The Role of Public Safety in Community Building Register now! 28thprjs.eventbrite.com Saturday, February 21, 2026 Doors open 9:00AM for registration and light continental breakfast, and the event ends at 5:00PM CCAC Allegheny Campus, Foerster building, 839 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit is Saturday, February 21st!

Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity

A keynote by Monica Ruiz of Casa San José, 19 workshops, a closing panel to tie it all together, and 20 community groups tabling!

28thprjs.eventbrite.com

Grainy black and white photo of a man and woman, gazing toward the viewer, squinting in the sunlight.

The Jones family helped to preserve the Florida Keys. Israel from NC & Mozelle from the Bahamas (pictured) met in Miami & began purchasing & farming land in the Keys in 1897. Their son, Lancelot, sold their 277 acres to the NPS for preservation in 1970 despite much higher offers from developers.

This Black History Month, I’m proud to share research highlighting 18 African American judges who have served on the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas since 1950. Honored to be part of this legacy of excellence, leadership, and commitment to justice. #BlackHistoryMonth

Ida B. Wells - Wikipedia

#BlackHistoryMonth Ida B. Wells. Born into slavery, emancipated as a tot, educated, kept her family together after an epidemic, teacher, investigative journalist who described the root causes of racism and lynching, feminist, activist....
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_B._...

Black-and-white historical portrait of Dr. Aletta Henriëtte Jacobs (1854–1929), the pioneering Dutch physician and women's rights activist, shown in a circular frame with a textured border. She has curly dark hair piled up, a serious expression, and wears a high-necked dress with elaborate floral embroidery on the bodice. As the first woman to officially attend a Dutch university and earn a medical doctorate in the Netherlands (graduating in 1879), she became one of the country's first female doctors. In 1882, she opened the world's first birth control clinic in Amsterdam, advocated for women's suffrage, better working conditions for women, the regulation of prostitution, and international peace efforts.

Dr. Aletta Jacobs was born #OTD in 1854.

+ First woman officially to attend a Dutch university
+ First female physician in the #Netherlands, 1879
+ Founded the world's first birth control clinic, Amsterdam, 1882
+ Led women's rights & suffrage campaigns

#WomenInSTEM

Black-and-white close-up portrait of legendary American soprano Leontyne Price, gazing upward with a dignified and expressive expression. She wears a dark headscarf (turban-style) framing her face, pearl earrings, and multiple strands of elegant pearl necklaces over a dark dress or top. The dramatic lighting highlights her strong features, poised neck, and commanding presence, evoking her iconic status as the first African American soprano to achieve international acclaim in opera. Born in 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi, Price made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 1961 as Leonora in Verdi's Il Trovatore, became renowned for roles like Aida, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, performed at La Scala in 1960, won 19 Grammy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award), and broke racial barriers as a trailblazing Black artist in classical music during the mid-20th century.

Opera singer Leontyne Price was born #OTD in 1927. She's 99 today!

Rising to international acclaim in the 1950/60s, Price was the first Black woman prima donna (principal female singer) at the Metropolitan #Opera. She has won more Grammys (19) than any other classical singer.

#legend #music #BHM

Portrait of Dr. Valerie L. Thomas, the pioneering Black NASA scientist and inventor, smiling warmly at the camera. She has shoulder-length wavy gray hair, wears thin gold-framed glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a light gray herringbone-patterned blazer over a white top with a small pin on the lapel, standing confidently against a neutral gray background.

Valerie Thomas spent 30+ years at NASA helping revolutionize how we see images from space & our own world. #WomenInSTEM

Managed the development of the first image-processing systems for the Landsat program allowing satellites to send the 1st multi-spectral pictures of Earth back to scientists.(1/2)