This week's threads will highlight the history of African-Americans in Oregon. Today, I am highlighting the life of Beatrice Morrow Cannady. Beatrice Morrow Cannady (January 9, 1890–August 19, 1974) was a renowned civil rights advocate in early 20th-century Oregon United States. She was editor of the Advocate, the state's … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American History of Oregon
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Saturday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Happy Saturday POU Family! I hope you have learned and enjoyed the open thread this week highlighting the Women's Club Movement and their impact. Eartha Mary Magdalene White (November 8, 1876 – January 18, 1974) was an American humanitarian, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, White was the 13th child of a former slave. She was … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Good morning POU Family! Continuing with the morning open thread theme, today I am highlighting another influential women's club member. Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (August 31, 1842 – March 13, 1924) was an African-American publisher, journalist, civil rights leader, suffragist, and editor of the Woman's Era, the first national newspaper … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Thursday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Good morning POU Family! Happy Halloween! Continuing on with this week's open thread theme, we will highlight Mary Church Terrell. Mary Church Terrell (September 23, 1863 – July 24, 1954) was one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree and became known as a national activist for civil rights and suffrage. She taught in the Latin Department at the M … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Wednesday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement
Good morning POU Family! The morning open threads will continue discussing the Women's Club Movement. Lydia Flood Jackson (June 6, 1862 – July 8, 1963) was an American businesswoman, suffragist, and clubwoman. Lydia Flood was born in Brooklyn, California now annexed to Oakland, California. Her mother was Elizabeth Thorn Scott and her … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Women’s Club Movement