There are moments in history when heaven waits for someone to MOVE — not someone with perfect conditions, public approval, or guaranteed safety, but someone who can discern that what stands now will not stand forever. Women’s HERstory Month is more than a celebration of achievement; it is a recognition of prophetic movement. It honors women who sensed instability before it was visible, challenged systems before it was popular, and aligned their faith with action before the outcome was secure. They did not wait for applause or permission. They moved because conviction demanded it.
HERstory teaches us that MOVE is not emotional — it is intentional, disciplined, and rooted in clarity. Breakthrough does not begin when walls fall; it begins when someone repositions before the collapse. From liberation to leadership, from protest to planting, these women embody the very principle we declare this month: when discernment speaks, you MOVE. As we honor their lives, we receive their challenge — to discern, to align, and to step forward with courage. Because when clarity comes, the question is not whether the wall looks strong… the question is whether we will MOVE — even if we’re shaking.
Harriet Tubman
(1822–1913)
Harriet Tubman (c. 1822–1913) was an American abolitionist, freedom fighter, and humanitarian who escaped slavery and returned repeatedly to the South to lead enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Known as “Moses” to those she rescued, Tubman conducted at least thirteen missions and helped free dozens directly, while guiding many more through her network. During the Civil War, she served as a nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army, becoming the first woman to lead an armed military raid in U.S. history. Her life stands as a testament to fearless faith, strategic courage, and unwavering commitment to liberation.
Shirley Chisholm
(1924-2005)
Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing American politician, educator, and author who became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968. Representing New York’s 12th Congressional District, she championed education, social justice, and equal rights. In 1972, she made history again as the first Black candidate to seek a major party’s nomination for President of the United States. Known for her bold declaration, “Unbought and Unbossed,” Chisholm’s legacy continues to inspire movements for representation, equity, and fearless leadership.
Wangari Maathai
(1940–2011)
Wangari Maathai was a Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize (2004). She founded the Green Belt Movement, mobilizing women across Kenya to plant millions of trees in an effort to combat deforestation, restore ecosystems, and empower communities. Maathai linked environmental stewardship with democracy, women’s rights, and peace, courageously challenging political corruption and injustice. Her work demonstrated that grassroots action, led by women, can transform nations and protect the future of the planet.
Claudette Colvin
(1939-2026)
Claudette Colvin was a 15-year-old civil rights pioneer who, nine months before Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Arrested and charged, Colvin later became one of the key plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle, the landmark federal case that led to the Supreme Court ruling that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional. Though her story was long overshadowed, Colvin’s quiet courage helped ignite the modern Civil Rights Movement and remains a powerful reminder that history is often moved by the boldness of the young.