WIth it’s roots in ancient Greece, the Olympics has had a long history. But the history of female athletes in the Games is shorter and not at all smooth.
Category: Strong Women
The First Lady of Oklahoma Isn’t Who You Think
She was a woman, so she didn’t belong in the history department. But she persisted and made her mark on history by writing about Native American history.
Tip of the Hat to America’s First Female Newspaper Publisher
September is Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month. Learn about a widowed woman pregnant with her seventh child who became a newspaper publisher.
Mother Jones: Champion of the American Working Class
Irish immigrant, Mary Harris, aka Mother Jones, lost everything twice. Undaunted, she became a tireless advocate of the American working class.
What You Should Have Learned About the Second First Lady
Abigail Adams, the second First Lady, was a strong woman who influenced and helped shape America through her husband and her son.