Assuring That Women’s Stories are Told
Gloria Steinem has been quoted as saying, “If we don’t see a history with women, we don’t know that we can create it.” My final post for the month of …
Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
In Times of War: Lincoln and the Holidays
Like other Americans, the Lincoln family would have wanted to celebrate the Christmas holiday. But what was it like during those early days of the Civil War? Though Lincoln certainly …
Jackie Robinson: Barred from Flying to First Spring Training
We often read about Rosa Parks’ bravery in refusing to give up her bus seat to a white person in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955, but very little is written about …
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Helping Gloria Steinem Celebrate her 75th Birthday
One of the pleasures of having attended Smith College was being on the mailing list for a mini-fundraiser to celebrate Gloria Steinem’s 75th birthday as well as the donation of …
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For Labor Day: A Nod to a Woman Who Pushed for Worker Safety
Today Labor Day is primarily thought of as the long weekend that marks the end of summer. But as one might guess, Labor Day was started as an outgrowth of …
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Exploring the Grand Canyon: Only the Brave and Hardy
More than 5 million visitors come to see the Grand Canyon each year. Most of the tourists come during the summer months when families have time to travel. Anyone who …
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