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Anna Arnold Hedgeman

Anna Arnold Hedgeman was an important African American activist for civil rights, education, feminism and other important causes. Read about Anna Arnold Hedgeman, who was there for pivotal moments of 1960s U.S. history, including the founding of NOW and the March on Washington.

bell hooks

The feminist bell hooks (yes, that's her preferred capitalization) wrote on black feminism, allied with and critical of both the feminist movement and the movement against racism.

Karen DeCrow

Karen DeCrow was president of NOW from 1974-1977. Read about her 1970s activism and lifelong work devoted to equality, feminism and civil liberties.