Angela Y. Davis
Angela Y. Davis was born on January 26, 1944. She is a political activist, scholar, writer, and organizer who is known internationally for her ongoing work to combat all forms of o
Pat Parker
Pat Parker was born on January 20, 1944 (to June 19, 1989). She was an influential lesbian and feminist poet and activist. Given the name Patricia Cooks at birth, Pat Parker was bo
Barbara Burford
Barbara Burford was born on December 9, 1944 (to February 20, 2010). She was a medical scientist, a writer of poetry, fiction, and plays, and a lifelong diversity activist whose ef
Nona Hendryx
Photo: Marc Baptiste Nona Hendryx was born on October 9, 1944. She is a celebrated American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, children’s book author, and actress.