Amplifying Women's History
WABE is celebrating Women’s History Month by amplifying the groundbreaking and innovative women of Atlanta and beyond.
History
From the front lines of the civil rights movement to the skies of World War II, from the local food scene to international corporations, from City Hall to national politics — women from Atlanta have been breaking ground for generations. In honor of Women’s History Month, get to know more about these influential women with … Continued
Women in the Arts
LGBTQ Figures
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari made history
Bakhtiari is the first queer Muslim person to be elected in Georgia.
Meet Atlanta mayoral candidate Cathy Woolard (2017)
Woolard was the first openly gay elected official in Georgia.
A talk with Rep. Karla Drenner (2015)
Drenner was the first openly LGBTQ member of the Georgia legislature.
Advancing their Fields
Be Haas: Atlanta’s Fundraising Force
Women’s History News
