women's rights
Kierra Jackson 11-18-2008
On this day in 1797, Isabella Baumfree (Sojourner Truth) was born in Ulster County, New York. Sojourner Truth was a former slave, women's rights activist, abolitionist, and great orator. On November 26, 1883, Sojourner passed away in her home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mimi Haddad 9-25-2008
Regardless of your political affiliation or inclinations, the presidential campaign this year has been one of "firsts" for women.
Joyce Hollyday 7-01-1987
I will never forget the conversation a dozen years ago in the plush office of my Methodist conference's district superintendent.