April 1: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Augusta Baker

Augusta Baker, a renowned storyteller in New York public libraries, was born today in 1911. She created a bibliography in 1939 of children’s books to represent African-American history and culture.

Wangari Muta Maathai

Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai, an internationally renowned Kenyan environmental political activist and Nobel laureate, was born today in 1940. She was the first black woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

Deeper Dive

Learn more about Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai and her work in the the Green Belt Movement -- including assisting women in planting more than 20 million trees on their farms and on schools and church compounds.