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Category: Heroes and Heroines

Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about men and women who inspire through acts of courage, generosity, and/or selflessness.

The Passionate One Dared Fight Discrimination and Neglect

Emma Tenayuca fought passionately for the rights of Mexican Americans to earn a living wage, to get jobs, and to have a voice.

Published September 16, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, strong female characters, Strong latina

She had an Ahead of Her Time Passion for Education

Society thought women didn’t need a higher education. Emma Hart Willard made it her life’s work to improve female education.

Published August 12, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, strong woman, teacher

Hoots and Derision did not Worry Lilian Bland

Lilian Bland didn’t follow Edwardian society’s expectations. Artist, journalist, mechanic, and pilot, she flew true to herself despite the era she grew up in. 

Published April 22, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, strong woman, women in history

A Passionate, if little Known Voice, Taught Big Lessons

Anna Julia Cooper overcame many obstacles on her path from salve to “the Mother of Black Feminism.” Her passion for education never waivered.

Published February 19, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Strong Women Tagged Anna Julia Cooper, Educator, Feminist, Lynette M. Burrows

A Self-described “Ugly Duckling” Who Changed the World

Childhood in America during the mid-1800s was difficult and often not survived. We are lucky Jane Addams, self-described ugly duckling, survived hers.

Published September 18, 2023
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, nobel peace prize, woman of history

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