In an age where visual media is in the forefront as a viable teaching tool, because of its ability to quickly capture the attention of its audience, this project’s ability to educate through a unique artistic medium is powerful. Its utility as the introduction of discussion topics for further exploration is expansive as a teaching tool. Students of all ages are able to gain valuable knowledge and perspective as they journey through history.  Each piece depicts an era of history that significantly illustrates the juxtaposition of struggle and triumph told in a way that has not been experienced by most. The stories of individual women are woven in a historical tapestry of important moments that reflect the undeniable story of Black women that has shaped this country.

  It is true experiential learning at its best.  The audience is transported through song, dance, spoken word and poetry into a snapshot of time periods, reflecting the politically and socially relevant issues of that era.  The journey undoubtedly touches upon the emotions of the viewer in a way that simple text cannot.  It brings to life the humanity of the “stories”, allowing history to be contextualized as individual stories interconnected and woven through time. The viewer becomes a time traveler riveted by the wonderment of the pieces that truly speak to the undeniable connection of the viewer to HERstory. Art always has a way of making “stories” breathable, believable, and personal.