Susan LaFlesche Picotte (June 17, 1865 – September 18, 1915) was an OmahaNative American doctor and reformer in the late 19th century. She is widely acknowledged as the
Tag: Women’s History
Women’s History Month: Carole King
Carole King is an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 1958. She was initially a staff songwriter at the Brill Building, later becoming a solo artist. She is
Women’s History Month: Julie Krone, Hall of Fame Jockey
Julie Krone (b: 1963) is a retired American jockey. She became the first female jockey to win one of the Triple Crown races in 1993
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: Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (1907-2003) She is my favorite. She is my version of classic. IMHO she came off as a no nonsense, give three shits
Women’s History Month: Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Pioneer
Claudette Colvin is a civil rights pioneer. On March 2, 1955, she refused to give up her bus seat for a white woman on an
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