Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
The deaths of 146 immigrant workers — three-quarters of them female — occurred on March 25, 1911, in one tragic workplace catastrophe, The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
The Triangle Factory Fire and Why It Matters Today Read More »
Athlete, Record-Setter, and First Woman in Stunts Unlimited Kitty O’Neil was a champion swimmer, an award-winning diver, and a racer in motorcycle and car competitions. She thrived on speed.
Kitty O’Neil (1947-2018), Stuntwoman Read More »
First Director of Women’s Army Corps Oveta Culp was born in Killeen, Texas to parents from whom she learned the tradition of service to one’s country and one’s community.
Oveta Culp Hobby (1905-1995) Read More »
Loretta Perfectus Walsh was the first woman to enlist in the U.S. Navy (March 17, 1917) and the first woman to reach the rank of chief petty officer. This opportunity
Loretta Walsh: First Woman to Enlist in Navy Read More »
If journalism is the first draft of history, then it only makes sense that our story is constantly being re-drafted as new elements are discovered and new viewpoints need to be reflected.
Black History Month: A Time to Recognize Little-Known Contributions Read More »
