Amplifying Voices Through Art and Storytelling
Welcome to the official site of Carol Jacobsen, artist, author, and speaker. Through vivid portraits and powerful narratives, Carol celebrates African American women whose contributions to history have been overlooked. Her Women of Color and Accomplishment series serves as a platform for education, inspiration, and social justice.
The Art: Women of Color and Accomplishment
This ongoing portrait series features vibrant images of over 100 inspiring African American women. Each portrait is paired with a short biography that highlights their courage, achievements, and enduring impact on society.
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Diane Nash helped create the Voting Rights Act in 1965
My current work in progress, Painting Her Into History: 10 step from Blocked to Freedom includes the activists Diane Nash. The book is designed to help you overcome an artistic block and includes steps and illustrations to help. It also gives historical information...
Madam C. J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker: Building Wealth, Opportunity, and Community Power Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919), born Sarah Breedlove, was one of the most influential entrepreneurs in American history. Rising from poverty, she became one of the first self-made women millionaires...
Help or Hate
Speaking out against a Local Hate Crime A hate crime at a local middle school is heartbreaking for many reasons. It hurts the student or students who were targeted. It frightens families. It damages the feeling of safety that every child deserves at school. And it...
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