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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…

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…

Grab a burger and beer at The Sports Bra
Wed, 10/09/2024

Grab a burger and beer at The Sports Bra

Chef and trailblazer Jenny Nguyen has been striking gold since deciding to open "The Sports Bra," the nation's first sports bar exclusively…