Decade by Decade: Black Women Musicians, Activists Alike

Over the years, black women have faced conflict after conflict, and have been responsible for overcoming these issues at hand.

The following women are only a select few of those fighting tirelessly every day for years.

During her time as chairwoman, she led the successful 1977 Mayoral run in Oakland, California. Brown also founded the Panther Liberation School in 1969.

Chapman began writing songs about social issues when she was 14. In 2004, she received an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts through Tufts, granted for her social activism.

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Known as "Hip-hop's first lady", she is the voice for so many women who haven’t had the same opportunities to speak up.

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Hill comments on the large population of people who refuse to face police brutality as an actual problem.

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Spalding’s voice is a necessary call to action, whether she’s standing up for the wrongfully accused or women being harassed.

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Despite the criticism and judgment she experienced firsthand, she continues to stand up for herself and Black women, creating an environment in which women can speak up.

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Decade by Decade: Black Women Musicians, Activists Alike

Over the years, black women have faced conflict after conflict, and have been responsible for overcoming these issues at hand.

The following women are only a select few of those fighting tirelessly every day for years.

During her time as chairwoman, she led the successful 1977 Mayoral run in Oakland, California. Brown also founded the Panther Liberation School in 1969.

1970s: Elaine Brown

Chapman began writing songs about social issues when she was 14. In 2004, she received an honorary doctorate in Fine Arts through Tufts, granted for her social activism.

1980s: Tracy Chapman

Known as "Hip-hop's first lady", she is the voice for so many women who haven’t had the same opportunities to speak up.

1990s: Queen Latifah

Hill comments on the large population of people who refuse to face police brutality as an actual problem.

2000s: Lauryn Hill

Spalding’s voice is a necessary call to action, whether she’s standing up for the wrongfully accused or women being harassed.

2010s: Esperanza Spalding

Despite the criticism and judgment she experienced firsthand, she continues to stand up for herself and Black women, creating an environment in which women can speak up.

2020s: Megan Thee Stallion

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