The Truth Be Told collection, a special edition of Evoke, features portraits and artifacts that help tell a more complete story of the history of women’s voting rights, with a focus on Black women’s activism.

Every March, Women’s History Month gives us a reason to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of women. But, to be honest, I wish we didn’t need it. I wish women’s contributions were already equally represented in our textbooks and valued by society. I wish ‘women’s history’ was just called ‘history.’

Evoke is starting the new decade by asking contributors to share how they’ve approached new beginnings in their own lives.

This month we’re exploring the theme gather. It’s a word I love because it carries such warm connotations of community and togetherness. But I also love that it describes how something that starts small can become much bigger.

We often associate disruption with Silicon Valley—but disruptive thinking is everywhere you find people challenging old norms and offering innovative new ideas for making our world better. That’s exactly what the people we feature this month are doing.

208 years. That's how long the World Economic Forum projects it will take the United States to reach gender equality. It’s ridiculous to wait so long for something so important. In fact, it’s preposterous. But it’s no joke.

June Theme for Evoke, Data Driven, exploring how we can better use data to drive for more equality

Patience is a virtue—most of the time. It’s a virtue when it comes to how you treat the people around you. It’s also important to be patient with yourself. But I’d never urge someone to be patient in the face of inequality.

My new book, "The Moment of Lift," is about empowering women and girls to rise. For me, the title brings back childhood memories of watching the Apollo launches, the unforgettable sight of a rocket breaking the bonds of gravity and shooting into the sky.

Here’s to breaking down old barriers, walking through new doors, and moving forward together.