Dr. Patricia Bath Helped the Blind to See

It’s March. That means it is Women’s History Month in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia. For one month each year, we recognize and salute the contributions of extraordinary and ordinary women, so that someday, someday soon, history lessons everywhere will include these women’s contributions. Today, this blog salutes Dr. Patricia E. Bath the amazing woman…… Continue reading Dr. Patricia Bath Helped the Blind to See

You Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them

You wouldn’t be here without them. We’re talking about the women who had the strength to get through the next day after the next. As March, Women’s History Month, comes to a close in a few more days. Let’s take a moment to honor women of history one more time. Only this time we’re not…… Continue reading You Wouldn’t Be Here Without Them

30 Amazing Women You Never Heard Of

In four short weeks, I can’t begin to honor all the women who should be honored during Women’s History Month. But I’m fascinated to learn about women who’ve dared to be different or make a difference. Here are 30 amazing women you never heard of–at least not in school: Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị  1…… Continue reading 30 Amazing Women You Never Heard Of

Hoofing it for the Love of Books

For $28 a month, these librarians loaded books and magazines into saddlebags or pillowcases. They climbed on a horse or mule and rode through the mountains of eastern Kentucky. This was the Packhorse Library project. They were hoofing it for the love of books, to help their community and combat illiteracy. Packhorse Librarian, Wikimedia Commons,…… Continue reading Hoofing it for the Love of Books