Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that I have an enchantment with strong women. I’m not sure why exactly, but maybe my background and the fact that I used to outwardly acquiesce so easily is part of the reason why I am fiercely supportive of women who follow their passions no matter the obstacles in their way. Add that […]

“AnneFrankstatue” by en:User:Rossrs – first uploaded on the English-speaking Wikipedia as en:Image:AnneFrankstatue.jpg. Licensed under Public domain via Wikimedia Commons. When I was a preteen, I first heard of Anne Frank. Yes, I watched the old movie (that I still say is very well done), and I read her diary. I will never forget the preparation our school did as we […]

This was a major scandal for the first African-American Miss America.  On this date in 1984, Vanessa Williams became the first Miss America to resign. Penthouse published old nude photos that she never authorized and had assumed were destroyed. No matter–she kept her crown and scholarship money.  And she went on to a fantastic,  award-winning career. For more info: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_L._Williams […]

We can thank Susan B. Anthony for today’s feature.  On this date in1873, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote in the 1872 election.  She never paid the fine.  May we never forget how people fought for the freedoms that we take for granted on a daily basis. For more info: http://blog.legalsolutions.thomsonreuters.com/legal-research/today-in-1873-susan-b-anthony-fined-for-illegal-voting/ http://barrybradford.com/united-states-v-susan-b-anthony/

Though the picture above is not from her historic feat, on this date in1995, Alison Hargreaves of the UK, became the first woman (and only the second person) to reach the summit of Mt. Everest without the aid of oxygen or the Sherpa people.  Her career as a mountain climber was short but full of amazing ascents.  Unfortunately, she died […]

Today’s feature was rather an interesting fact for me.  On this date in 1922, Rebecca L. Felton became the first female senator.  Georgia Senator Thomas E. Watson suddenly passed away, and Georgia’s governor appointed her as senator.  She was 87 at the time.  The following day, a special election was held, and she was replaced.  Thus, she served for about […]

Indeed she was one of the most noted women in Western entertainment history–at least in my opinion.  On this date in 1860, Phoebe Anne (Annie) Moses (known professionally as Annie Oakley) was born in Ohio.  Her parents were Quakers, and Annie was the sixth of seven children.  Due to her mom being widowed twice, Annie and her older sister were […]

Nothing like a straw hat for a lady to look especially chic, right?  And the Patent Act of 1790 opened the door for any U.S. citizen to protect his/her invention with a patent.  I am sure that most did not figure women would get in on this–especially back in the date.  Most women didn’t even try to patent their ideas. […]