Even in these deeply uncertain times, The Good Doctors want to continue to celebrate the amazing historic women that have come before. Today's blog is dedicated to the 'Godmother of Rock'n'Roll.' Born on this day in 1915, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most...
Hello from ARHQ, where I've been reading a lot about women as we kick off Women's History Month. Got a few fun news items for you here, so let's get cracking. Wharton Gets a New Dean Wharton Business School recently announced that Dr. Erika James would...
Hellllooo from ARHQ on my wedding anniversary! My husband and I have been married for seven entire years, which is insane. Did you know that Dr. Erin was a big part of why my husband and I are together? Make sure to ask us that...
Hey folks! Dr. Kristen here, checking in from Belfast. We've had an incredible week here, networking and meeting up with friends and colleagues, attending events and gathering ideas. We can't wait to share new resources with you! But for now? The Friyays. Black History Month Everyone's got...
Today we're celebrating a lesser known figure of the American Civil Rights Movement, Georgia Gilmore. Born on this day in 1920, Georgia founded the Club From Nowhere in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. The Club - so named to keep the activists anonymous - baked goods...
Born: November 20, 1923 Union of South Africa Known For: Writer, Political Activist, and Nobel Prize Winner for Literature In our ongoing attempts to introduce you all to historic women you might not know, we're celebrating the birthday of Nobel Prize Winner Nadine Gordimer. She lead a fascinating life,...
Helen Hunt Jackson Born: October 15, 1830 Amherst, Massachusetts, USA Known For: Author, Poet, and activist for Native Americans For today's HBD Ladies blog, we're delighted to celebrate a hometown hero for Dr. Erin. Helen Hunt Jackson spent many years in Colorado Springs, CO. She's buried in the town...
Born: September 20, 1878 Kent, England, UK Known For: Pioneering Aviatrix Usually when I do the research for these birthday blogs, I know a little bit about the woman I'm writing about. In this case, I knew nothing about Lilian Bland and I was quite surprised with what...
Claudette Colvin Born: September 5, 1939 Montgomery, Alabama, USA Known For: Civil Rights Activist Our birthday blog today celebrates the life and legacy of Claudette Colvin. You might not know who she is, but Claudette was the first black woman to refuse to give up her seat on a...
Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Born: August 9, 1757 Albany, New York Known For: Co-Founded First Orphanage in NYC, wife of Alexander Hamilton For our dear readers who know that we're both obsessed with "Hamilton" the musical - it should come as no surprise that we are celebrating the life and...
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