Beatrix Potter (1846-1943) was a British Children’s Author most famously known for her series about a mischievous rabbit named Peter Rabbit. She was born into
Category: Women’s History Month – 2019
Women’s History Month: Kitty O’Neil, Stuntwoman
Kitty O’Neil (1946-2018) was an American speed icon. She was a stunt woman and racer who earned the title “fastest woman on earth”. She is
Women’s History Month: Marie Colvin, Journalist
Marie Colvin (1956-2012) was a brave journalist who would go into areas of conflict, putting herself in harm’s way, to report the atrocities few in
Women’s History Month: Ada Lovelace, Computers
Painting of Ada by: Margaret Sarah Carpenter Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the (only legitimate) daughter of poet Lord Byron. Her official title was: Augusta Ada
Women’s History Month: Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker, WWI Bad Asses
Mairi Chisholm grew up in a wealthy family. Her older brother rode a motorcycle competitively. She would watch him at his various events. Although
Women’s History Month: Marsha P Johnson
Marsha P. Johnson was a transgender woman who was honored with the title “Stonewall instigator”. She was a drag queen and a revolutionary LGBTQ rights activist.
