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.
From Osage Reservation to Ballet Stardom: The Legacy of Maria Tallchief
Maria Tallchief, born Elizabeth Marie Tall Chief to Alexander Joseph Tall Chief, a full-blooded member of the Osage Nation and Ruth Porter, of Scottish-Irish descent on January 24, 1925, in Fairfax, Oklahoma. Maria and her younger sister, Marjorie grew up on the...
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte: A Trailblazer in Medicine and Advocacy
Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, a trailblazing Native American woman, broke barriers in medicine and advocacy. Her life began on the Omaha Reservation to later become the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree. Her story is one of resilience, compassion,...
Happy Native American Heritage Month!
Listening to one of my favorite genealogy podcasts on Facebook Live in 2023 (shout out to Genealogy Adventures), the discussion turned to Native Americans suddenly disappearing. That’s the way it seemed, especially in North Carolina. When I first arrived in Onslow...
A Legacy of Valor: John Kinsel and the Unbreakable Navajo Code
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the United States Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day, we honor John Kinsel, Sr., a Navajo Code Talker during World War II.John Kinsel Sr., born in Lukachukai, Arizona in the Navajo Nation to Harvey Kinsel and Atta Chee...
The 1898 Wilmington Uprising: A Dark Chapter in American History
I originally published this information about the 1898 Wilmington Massacre in my Family Jewels blog in September 2022. Because of the current political climate and tension that many have been experiencing with this election, I felt that people sometimes need a...
Sheila Michaels: The Feminist Who Gave Us ‘Ms.’
Sheila Michaels’ legacy was marked by her relentless pursuit of equality and her role in transforming societal norms regarding women’s titles. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality and recognition of women’s independence.Sheila Michaels, born on...
Pioneering Oncologist: The Life and Legacy of Jane Cooke Wright
Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering oncologist whose innovative work in chemotherapy transformed cancer treatment. She developed groundbreaking techniques using human tissue cultures to test drug effects on cancer cells. By doing so, she greatly...
Augusta Savage: A Pillar of the Harlem Renaissance
Augusta Savage, a trailblazing sculptor and advocate, emerged as a cornerstone of the Harlem Renaissance, using her artistic brilliance and unyielding spirit to shape the cultural landscape of African American art.Augusta Savage was born Augusta Christine Fells on...
Mary Tape: Champion of Civil Rights and Educational Justice
Mary Tape’s courage and determination left a lasting legacy in the civil rights movement. Her case, Tape v. Hurley, and her activism remain significant milestones in the history of civil rights in the United States. Her efforts helped to lay the groundwork for future...
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...
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