Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders is a remarkable figure in American history, breaking barriers and inspiring generations with resilience and dedication to public health.
The 1960s saw pivotal efforts in the women’s movement, and women all over America were uniting and holding important discussions. In 1969, Emmanuel College in Boston held one such conference dedicated to female liberation. At this event, a group of women met and joined efforts to create a piece of literature that, to this day, is considered revolutionary.