The Family Jewels newsletter will teach you great tips to improve your genealogical research. We will also mix in some African American history because we all need to know our history.
Faith Spotted Eagle: Guardian of the Sacred
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! A member of the Yankton Sioux Nation, Faith Spotted Eagle has dedicated her life to protecting her people’s land and rights, becoming a prominent activist against the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines.Faith Spotted Eagle...
Laura Cornelius Kellogg: A Visionary Leader for Native American Sovereignty
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Laura Cornelius Kellogg, born on September 10, 1880, on the Oneida Indian Reservation in Wisconsin to Adam Poe and Cecilia Bread Cornelius. She emerged as a prominent Native American leader, author, and activist. She descended...
Sybil Ludington: The Girl Who Outrode Paul Revere
In American Revolutionary history, the name Sybil Ludington stands out as a beacon of youthful courage and patriotism. The legendary ride of Paul Revere often overshadows her heroic journey. Yet, her fortitude showed the indomitable spirit and bravery that fueled the...
Biddy Mason: From Enslaved to Empowered
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Bridget "Biddy" Mason was an extraordinary figure in American history, Despite the challenges of her early life, she became a renowned midwife, a California real estate entrepreneur, and a philanthropist.Biddy's Early Life...
From Teacher to Trailblazer: Opal Lee’s Legacy
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Dr. Opal Flake Lee is an African American retired teacher, counselor, and activist. She is often referred to as the “grandmother of Juneteenth” due to her tireless efforts in advocating for the recognition of Juneteenth as...
Dr. Grace Brewster Murray Hopper: An Innovative Woman in STEM
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! We have come a long way in the field of computer science and we have Dr. Grace Brewster Murray Hopper to thank for that. Dr. Grace Brewster Murray Hopper, an innovative computer scientist, mathematician, and United States...
Nancy Lopez: Impacting the World of Golf
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! I was born into a golf family. My parents were founding members of two African American golf clubs in East Orange, New Jersey – the Duffers (men) and the Dufferettes (women). My parents played every weekend and traveled...
Bessie Coleman: A Trailblazer in Aviation
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Bessie Coleman was an African American woman whose humble beginnings did not stop her from becoming a celebrated aviator. She was born January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas, U.S. and grew up in Waxahachie, Texas, as one of 13...
Dr. Rosalind Franklin: DNA Analysis and Genealogy
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Genealogy has come a long way! Before the internet, researching your family’s history required traveling to different areas and repositories to copy documents. Nowadays, online genealogy sites can help you perform research faster...
Shirley Chisholm: A Trailblazer in American Politics
Welcome to Women's History Wednesdays! Shirley Chisholm was an extraordinary American politician who made significant contributions to civil rights, women’s rights, and social justice and was a trailblazer in American Politics. Shirley Anita Chisholm was born on...
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