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About the Project
The Combahee River Collective was a trailblazing Black feminist group whose 1977 statement transformed how we think about identity, power, and liberation. Yet, their story is often missing from mainstream history. That inspired me to create a digital experience that brings their voices back to the forefront — not just to honor their work, but to educate and empower others.
What I Learned
Researching this project taught me the deep roots of intersectional feminism and the importance of centering marginalized voices in historical narratives. I gained a better understanding of how race, gender, class, and sexuality intersect — concepts that still shape social justice movements today.
How I Built It
I built the website using React, designing each section for accessibility and clarity. I used responsive CSS to ensure a smooth experience across devices, and implemented animations for storytelling flow. All assets and content were sourced responsibly from public archives and scholarly materials.
Challenges Faced
The biggest challenge was balancing historical accuracy with design — making the story engaging without oversimplifying it. Finding high-quality, usable images of the Collective was also difficult, but I overcame this by carefully crediting archival sources and optimizing the visuals I could verify and use.
