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Honoring the Women Who Stopped Whooping Cough
Tue, 08/26/2025

Honoring the Women Who Stopped Whooping Cough

In the 1930s, when whooping cough (pertussis) was one of the deadliest diseases for children, three women scientists stepped forward to change…

Trailblazer woman arrives in Major League Baseball
Tue, 08/19/2025

Trailblazer woman arrives in Major League Baseball

On August 10, history was made. Jen Pawol became the first woman ever to umpire a Major League Baseball regular-season game, stepping onto the…

Dreaming big and overcoming all the obstacles
Tue, 08/05/2025

Dreaming big and overcoming all the obstacles

Raye Montague overcame racism, sexism, and a segregated school system to become the first person to design a ship by computer. Denied entry to…

District topic
Mon, 08/04/2025

This dude's got guts & says it like it is!

I'm the kind of guy who lives by the creed that if you got nothing good to say, then zip it. But I'm good to share what's got to be said when…

Determination leads to success and joy
Thu, 06/12/2025

Determination leads to success and joy

When I first read Desiree Hill’s story, I was struck by her courage and drive. She didn’t just change careers, she rewrote her life. Six years ago…

District topic
Fri, 04/18/2025

U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition first

First Lt. Gabrielle White just became the first woman to compete in the Best Ranger Competition—and not only held her own, but finished in the top…

Ten Crazy People Who Were Proven Right
Sat, 03/29/2025

Ten Crazy People Who Were Proven Right

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then they join you.” This quote came to mind when I watched this video…

A Genetic Marvel Has Been Pioneered!
Wed, 03/12/2025

A Genetic Marvel Has Been Pioneered!

As the new Republican administration attempts to blot out the successes of women in the military, technology, science, medicine, and society in…

A Trailblazer and an Inspiration
Mon, 12/16/2024

A Trailblazer and an Inspiration

Katya Echazarreta’s story is one of courage, determination, and an unrelenting drive to overcome obstacles. From her early days as a young girl in…

Turning over a new leaf
Sat, 11/30/2024

Turning over a new leaf

In a world often overshadowed by stories of waste and depletion, it's uplifting to see people and companies turning over a new leaf and coming…

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