Women of History are strong women who have marched before us. Patsy Takemoto Mink is one such woman. A political pioneer, Mink was the first woman of color elected to Congress. She was an ardent advocate for marginalized groups. She fought for equity, education, environmental causes, and social justice. Early Life Patsy Takemoto was born…… Continue reading First Woman of Color Elected to Congress
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You Have to Do You
Celebrating Women’s History month, this week we talk about Mona Haydar who not only says, you have to do you, she lives it.
An Inspiring Woman In Space And On The Ground
From last week’s strong Mohawk woman of the revolutionary war era we’re coming forward hundreds of years. This week’s Women’s History Month spotlight is on an inspiring woman in space and on the ground, Ellen Ochoa. Ms. Ochoa, a Hispanic-American Woman, made history in our lifetime. Engineer, inventor, astronaut, and administrator, she is a champion…… Continue reading An Inspiring Woman In Space And On The Ground
Spy, Loyalist, and Diplomat
A spy, loyalist and diplomat, and a clan matron, Molly Brant straddled two worlds. She was an influential Mohawk woman during the Revolutionary War.