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Women’s History Month
On this day in…
1875, Margaret Foley, a labor organizer, suffragist, and social worker, was born. As a passionate suffrage activist, she would loudly confront anti-suffrage speakers at events and even made a solo balloon flight where she tossed suffrage literature from the basket.
1894, Known as "The Funniest Woman in the World" Loretta Mary Aiken (better known as Moms Mabley) was born. She was one of the most successful entertainers of the Black vaudeville stage, also known as the Chitlin' Circuit.
1947, Glenn Close is born. A multi-time Emmy, Tony and Oscars Award winner, she has also advocated for women’s and LGBT rights.
On March 20 in…
1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin is published and becomes the best-selling book of the 19th century.
1915, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was born. She was a pioneer in her guitar techniques. In fact, she was among the first popular recording artists to use heavy distortion on her electric guitar, presaging the rise of electric blues.
1925, Romana Acosta Bañuelos, the thirty-fourth Treasurer of the United States and the first Hispanic person in that role, was born. She was also owner of a multimillion-dollar business, Ramona’s Mexican Food Products, Inc.
1982, Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ‘n Roll hits No. 1 on Billboard charts. Jett is a pioneer for female rock musicians.
1986, Debi Thomas becomes first African American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championship.
On March 21 in…
1986, Debi Thomas becomes first African American woman to win the World Figure Skating Championship.
I follow a poet’s blog and every Wednesday he has a writing prompt. This week’s prompt was to write a limerick. You’re welcome.
There once was a virus, Corona
Shut us down from New York to Verona
She made us wear masks
And change many tasks
I wish she would leave us alone-a.
Have a good weekend, everyone!
That's a great limerick!