Sharing the stories of these phenomenal women should be done in all history classes because their struggles and attainments play crucial roles in the America we have today. One truly phenomenal woman who made her way into some history books was Harriet Tubman. Not only did she manage to escape from slavery, but she also went against the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and made 18 trips back to the South to free more than 3,000 slaves. She was phenomenal because she got to where she wanted to be, then went back to help others get there too. Even though their stories are often not shared, phenomenal black women have always been in our midst, hidden by their seemingly ordinary roles as mother, auntie, and grandmother.
Phenomenal women gain their strength through the multiple roles they have to play.
These women bring new experiences, new insights, and new visions to positions of power. Phenomenal women can also be found teaching, coaching, counseling, and advising right here on the Purdue campus. These women have made it their responsibility to give back and show others how to succeed. The contributions and achievements of these women make them outstanding, but what makes them phenomenal is the fact that like Harriet Tubman, these sisters have arrived and they intend to bring others along with them. They too value how far they ve come, but they re not afraid to go back so that others may join them.