We Go High

Follow the life lessons of 30 remarkable women of colour - past and present - who have made their mark on society and culture.

"When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something... and that is the power of hope." - Michelle Obama (White House speech, 2017)

From activists to scientists, artists to sporting icons, each woman's story is different - but all have in common a deep-seated resilience to fight against the prejudices and barriers to success that women of colour face on a daily basis. The ebook features political powerhouses such as Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams, as well as businesswomen like Arundhati Bhattacharya and Angelica Ross, and writers Michaela Coel and Amanda Gorman.

With 30 stunning, specially commissioned portraits, We Go High not only celebrates their achievements but uncovers the personal beliefs, attitudes, and determination that drive them.

Auteur

Nicole Ellis is a journalist and digital anchor for PBS NewsHour. Nicole previously worked at The Washington Post, covering social issues and hosting and directing documentaries and breaking news videos for The Post's website and social media channels, for which she received an Emmy nomination in 2017. Her documentary series, Should I Freeze My Eggs? won the 2019 Digiday Publishers Award. She also created and hosted the Webby Award-winning news literacy series The New Normal, the most viewed video series in the history of The Washington Post's women's vertical, The Lily.