Why We Need Girl Studies: Jessica Calvanico
Jessica R. Calvanico is a scholar, artist, and musician interested in gender, subjectivity, race, and history. She is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice in the Department of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University.
Unearthing the Girls of the Holocaust: Girlhood at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Robin explores the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, looking for the stories of girls. Her findings showcase the struggles of incorporating girlhood into historical narratives.
Black Girls are Integral to Juneteenth
As with any social movement, slavery’s end came about through a long process of people advocating against the institution. This included the words and actions of girls!
Finding Tudor Girlhoods: Margaret Plantagenet
Kaylene finishes reconstructing the lives of Tudor girls with one of the most tragic: Margaret Plantagenet.