The stories in Sisters in the Life are grouped into the following five themes.

Each month, as more women add their stories this section will grow. We hope you enjoy reading these stories and that you will consider submitting one of your own.

1. Honoring Our Foremothers
   Biographies of black lesbians who have impacted our lives
   • Ruth Ellis:The Oldest "Out" Lesbian Known - by Yvonne Welbon
     
     
2. Looking Back
   Black lesbian life through the decades
   • Lesbian Life in Springfield, IL 1920 - 1936 - by Ruth Ellis
     
     
3. Sharing Our Lives
   Stories of love and other significant relationships.
   • Babe - by Ruth Ellis
     
   • Living in the Unaccepting World -- by Tiffany Lee
     
   • Fate -- by Anonymous
     
   • So Long, Farewell to the Nubian Nation, by Kim
     
   • Love or Basketball, by Mia
     
   • Coming Out to the Ones I Love the Most, by RainbowBaby007
     
   • Love @ First Email, by Chelle
     
4. Struggling for Our Rights
   Stories and commentary on racism, sexism and homophobia.
   • Coming of Age in Springfield, IL 1899 - 1919 - by Ruth Ellis
     
     
5. Giving Back
   Stories of how we create systems of support in our communities.
   • The Gay Spot - Detroit, MI 1941 - 1971 - by Ruth Ellis