Herstory

History is often just that – his story, a record of the exploits of (and exploitations by) men. Women are almost invisible in history, so perhaps it needs retelling, as herstory. For example, we know that Watson and Crick discovered DNA, but seldom hear about Rosalind Franklin whose data was critical to their breakthrough. When we think of the Black Panther Party, we probably bring to mind the fisted salute of defiant men. Now, a 30-foot tall mural on a house in West Oakland, California, is paying tribute to the women who fueled the movement. Let’s stop history repeating itself.

— Wayne Visser

From Purpose Inspired: Reflections on Conscious Living, Volume 5. Buy on Lulu ↗