This is a project that gives voice, literally, to the women in our communities who are making history or rather Herstory. In recent times more women are being empowered to grasp the pen of life and take back control of a narrative that often overlooks us.
The Herstory Project highlights the prolific impact women make every single day. I want to introduce you to a group of women who are genuinely making important contributions to our community. These are the women who our children will read about in textbooks one day.
Since the Herstory project is launching during Black History Month, the first cohort of the Herstory Project focuses on dynamic Black women in the San Antonio community who are making an impact.
Start here and then scroll to see each woman’s portrait and click play to discover what brings them joy.
Rhonda Parramore
Rhonda makes herstory as a retired EEO Director for the U.S. Navy, leader in her church, wife, and mother.
Kimiya Factory
Kimiya Factory is the President/Executive Director of Black Freedom Factory and the Co-Founder of #ChangeRapeCulture. Kimiya makes herstory by believing survivors of trauma and abuse, demanding accountability from political systems, and reimagining futures.
Andrea Vocab Sanderson
Andrea is the first black, Poet Laureate of San Antonio 2020–2023. Some of her awards include: Dream Voice 2018, People’s Choice Award 2019, Best Live Entertainment/Band Musician of the Year by the 17th Annual SEA Awards, and The Arts and Letters Award by Friends of San Antonio Public Library. For more info visit www.andreavocabsanderson.com Instagram Vocabulous or Facebook Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson.
Lauren Freeman
Lauren makes Herstory by being a mother, a wife a sister, and a friend. She strives to give her very best to those she loves and a faithful believer that prayer works.
Nerryl Williams
Nerryl Williams makes Herstory as a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. For 13 years she has proudly served the medical community as an Sonographer, for such a time as this.
Rebekah Williams
Rebekah makes herstory by doing her best to follow God’s plan for her life! She’s an avid actress, teacher, and professional baker and loves to spread joy where she can!
Naomi Sumthin2Say Johnson
Naomi makes herstory as a creative, wife, daughter, sister, queen, a community advocate who has found her voice. And she won’t be quiet about it. Naomi is the founder and master artisan of Say That Accessories in San Antonio, Texas.
Gabrielle Mgeni
Gabrielle is a marketing and business coach on a mission to help Black business owners overcome their plateau and reach their next level. Gabrielle makes herstory by educating and encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Adrienne Vann
Adrienne Vann is making herstory by raising two amazing children. She is also a makeup artist and financial advisor.
Piper Vann-Morgan
Piper Vann-Morgan is making herstory as a Senior at Incarnate Word High School. She is a future HBC/U graduate.
Aramis Parker
Aramis Parker is making herstory as a Probation Officer in Bexar County. She keeps God first while helping people change their lives around.
Krystal Hamilton
Krystal Hamilton makes herstory as a Pastor at Faith Community SA and owner of JustDogs34 by creating opportunities for spiritual development and growth as well as personal development, job placement, training, and entrepreneurship.
Kan’Dace Brock
Kan’Dace Brock makes herstory by creating space for all humanity. As a Pastor and social worker, she is given the opportunity to remind people they matter to others and they matter to God.
Morgan Taplin
Morgan makes herstory by creating a lane for minority black women in entrepreneurship by educating and running Female executives of TX, Mo’s Mangonadas & Eternal Essence event styling in San Antonio, TX.
Christian Reed- Ogba
Chris makes herstory as the first Black woman to host Pecha Kucha and she is the co-founder of Ehcü Public Relations.
Bria Woods
Bria Woods makes herstory as an Executive Digital Producer for a news station and a photographer, published internationally. She loves telling stories that matter and connecting with the people she crosses paths with.
To see more photos follow @BriaWoodsPhotography on Instagram.
