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.
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.
A Passionate, if little Known Voice, Taught Big Lessons
Anna Julia Cooper overcame many obstacles on her path from slave to “the Mother of Black Feminism.” Her passion for education never waivered.
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.
A High Flying Hero Who Made Yes Happen
Born a poor, black woman, society told Bessie Coleman, no you can’t, over and over. She didn’t accept that answer.
Frida Kahlo: A Life of Creative Resilience
When her plans for life crashed, Frida Kahlo tapped into her creative side. She used art as therapy and became one of the most well-known artists of the 20th century.