Amazing and awe-inspiring these are the women and events about women that were noticed in the news or historical documents during the month of December.
Category: History
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.
The First Woman in US Law Enforcement
Over time, history changes from unknown to known. Why? Time blurs memories, newspapers sensationalize stories, and sometimes the facts are blurry. And so it is with the story of the first female in US law enforcement, Undersheriff, Constance Kopp.
They Stood Trial for Impersonating a Man
For many years, U.S. history neglected many people due to their race or ethnicity or gender. Yet they existed. Meet Lucy Lobdell aka Joe.
The First Woman Elected Mayor in the US
In 1887, Kansas granted women the right to vote in municipal elections. Afraid of the temperance movement, some townsmen made a joke nomination for mayor.