October 9, 2022
A New and Improved, THEY PERSISTED
I will share with you today, just a few of the women that are showcased in They Persisted.
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October 2, 2022
First Journalist Expelled from Germany
Dorothy reported what she saw and felt. She first interviewed Adolf Hitler in 1931, then wrote a book, “I Met Hitler” (1932) claiming he would never come to power
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September 25, 2022
Insane? I Think Not!
Women’s rights have been challenged for so long, it’s no wonder that sometimes we sometime feel less than!
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September 18, 2022
She was on Fire!
The cause of abolition ignited her. She was on fire! Laura Smith was born in Kitley, Ontario, Canada, on September 20th 1808.
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September 11, 2022
Women Do Excel in Math!
This August, one of the most prestigious mathematics prizes in the world, was awarded to a woman for the first time.
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September 4, 2022
Indomitable Hellcat!
I had never heard of this woman until a wise and learned friend brought her to my attention yesterday, and needed to know more!
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August 28, 2022
Advocate for Children
Hannah is a woman that I admire greatly. She has a chapter in my first book, They Persisted. She fought tirelessly for the rights of children, those without a voice. Hannah must not be left in obscurity.
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August 14, 2022
She Saved Over 600 Dogs
I love dogs, that is no secret. I also really enjoy finding stories of obscure women who also love dogs! This one jumped out at me.
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August 7, 2022
Celebrated Native American Female Engineer
Mary was the first known Native American female engineer, and the first female engineer in the history of the Lockheed Company.
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August 1, 2022
The Woman Behind the Scenes
The Wright brothers, Wilbur and Orville, are justifiably famous for their invention of and first successful flight of the airplane, but their sister, Katharine (1874-1929), was an equally important part of the team.
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