Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Overcame major obstacles in order to practice medicine Only female doctor in Denver for at least the first three decades of the 20th century Justina Ford was born in Knoxville, […]
Justina Ford (1871-1952), Physician Read More »
First woman to openly teach former slaves at a school in Georgia. Only African-American woman to publish a memoir of her work during the Civil War: Reminiscences of My Life
Susie King Taylor (1848-1912), Educator, Author, Activist Read More »
George Washington Carver was born into a slave family in Diamond Grove, Missouri. His father died in an accident shortly before his birth, and when he was still an infant, Carver and his mother were kidnapped by slave raiders who hoped to sell them for money. George was rescued by a neighbor and returned to Moses and Susan Carver, the owners of the farm where his family had lived. His mother was never seen again.
George Washington Carver (ca. 1865-1943), Internationally Known Scientist and Educator Read More »
Mary McLeod Bethune was one of 17 children born to former slaves, Samuel and Patsy McLeod. The family lived in Mayesville, South Carolina, and growing up, Mary worked in the cotton fields along with the whole family.
Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), Great Strides in Education and Civil Rights Read More »
If you read the funnies growing up and were female, it was impossible to resist Brenda Starr. She was beautiful, wore stylish clothing, had a fascinating job as an investigative reporter, and was visited by a mysterious boyfriend who appeared now and then.
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Beetle Bailey, created by Mort Walker (1922-2018), first appeared in 1950. Despite the changes in our military since that time, the comic strip remains a culture icon. Everyone can identify
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