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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

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.

Published March 11, 2024
Categorized as History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Amelia Bloomer, Lynette M. Burrows, strong women, Womens Rights

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?

Published January 8, 2024
Categorized as First Lines Tagged fiction, first lines, Lynette M. Burrows, quotes, reading, strong women

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Amazing and awe-inspiring these are the women and events about women that were noticed in the news or historical documents during the month of December.

Published December 11, 2023
Categorized as History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, strong women, women of history

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