A black women's history of the United States

Nannie's legacy and the histories of Black women

Isabel's expedition and freedom, before 1619

Angela's exodus out of Africa, 1619-1760

Belinda's petition for independence, 1760-1820

Millie and Christine's performance and the expansion of slavery, 1820-1860

Mary's apron and the demise of slavery, 1860-1876

Frances's sex and the dawning of the Black women's era, 1876-1915

Augusta Clay, migration, and the Depression, 1915-1940

Alice's medals and Black women's war at home, 1940-1950

Aurelia's lawsuit against Jim Crow, 1950-1970

Shirley's run, Black power, politics, and Black feminism, 1970-2000

Patricia's climb and the sisters holding down liberty.