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.
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She was One Who Tried for Justice And Freedom
Learn about the woman who wanted to be known as one who tried Dorothy Height did more than try. Her dedication and tireless efforts were remarkable.
The Unsolved Murder of Alberta Odell Jones
An African American equal rights trailblazer and the city’s first female and first black prosecuting attorney was brutally murdered. The case remains unsolved.