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Category: History

The Hidden History of Afong Moy & American Prejudice

Black and white drawing of Afong Moy in Chinese top and pantaloons standing and leaning on one elbow resting on a chinese sofa-style table

At 18-year-old Afong Moy was the first recorded Chinese woman who entered the US Sadly, her sparse history says more about early America’s citizens than Moy.

Published January 20, 2025
Categorized as History, Strong Women Tagged Chinese Immigration to US, equality, Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, strong women

Spy, Loyalist, and Diplomat

She was an influential Mohawk woman during the Revolutionary War. A spy, loyalist and diplomat, and a Clan Mother, Molly Brant straddled two worlds.

Published October 14, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged native american, strong women, women in history, women's history month

Listen & Learn: Podcasts

We’re all busy, right? We juggle pets, children, spouses, chores, jobs, and more. So how does one make time for learning and personal growth?

Published September 30, 2024
Categorized as History, Inspiration and Motivation, Science Fact, Writing Tagged learning, listening, Lynette M. Burrows, podcasts

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

Do You Know About Women’s Equality Day?

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. Women’s right to vote has been and continues to be a world-wide struggle. Learn about Women’s Equality Day.

Published August 26, 2024
Categorized as Empowerment, History, Holidays, Inspiration and Motivation Tagged Lynette M. Burrows, women's equality, women's right to vote

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