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.
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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.
Women Who Love Their Slacks Owe Amelia Bloomer a Thank You
Amelia Bloomer edited and published what is probably the first newspaper by and for women. But her real fame came from the clothes she wore.
First Lines from the Books Picked “Best of 2023”
First Lines is a regular blog series. These first lines are from Amazon’s Editors’ Picks. Do you agree? Do these first lines hook you?
Celebrating December Moments For and By Strong Women
Amazing and awe-inspiring these are the women and events about women that were noticed in the news or historical documents during the month of December.