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.
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...
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...
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