Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie L. Walker (1864-1934) DJ Name: Now Walker It Out Maggie L. Walker was born with no money in the bank, and perhaps that’s what inspired her to open up her own bank, the very first woman of any race to helm such a financial institution. As a Black woman in ye olde Virginia, MaggieContinue reading “Maggie Lena Walker”
Claudius Crozet
Claudius Crozet (December 31, 1789 – January 29, 1864) DJ Name: DJ Crazy Crozet These two Virginia gals have so much fun writing about old timey Virginians, they decided to throw another one into the Historic Shuffle mix. This lad lived in the Commonwealth many moons ago, blasting not only his favorite tunes but alsoContinue reading “Claudius Crozet”
Victoria Woodhull
Victoria Woodhull (1838 – 1927) DJ Name: Crown Vic Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to Victoria Woodhull, Happy Birthday to you! This week Emmy and Camille were sent a Historic Shuffle recommendation from their friend Cody. After reading about this #shero, they decided to make her the 59th Shufflette. AndContinue reading “Victoria Woodhull”
William Steig
William Steig (1907-2003) DJ Name: Ol’ Billy Boi Partly because Yom Kippur (the holiest day for Jewish people) is today, and partly because we just love a good cartoon, this week’s Shuffler is Jewish author and illustrator William Steig, whose name you might not recognize at first but we guarantee you you’re familiar with hisContinue reading “William Steig”
Mary Maloney
Mary Maloney (1884-1921) DJ Name: Maloney Bologna OK, ladies, you know when you’re just trying to enjoy your time at the bar with your gal pals and the men just won’t buzz off? Well, Mary Maloney knew the feeling all too well. The bug that wouldn’t buzz off in her situation was a lad calledContinue reading “Mary Maloney”
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee (1897-1966) DJ Name: Maybe It’s Mabel Lee A century plus one year ago, women finally got the right to vote. Or as this week’s Historic Shuffler, Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, said, “democracy was extended to women.” Specifically, democracy was extended to white American women, but Mabel, who was a Chinese immigrant, became anContinue reading “Mabel Ping-Hua Lee”
Gertrude Benham
Gertrude Benham (1867 – 1938) DJ Name: Ben(d and snap)ham Before Emmy left Virginia, she wanted to cross one thing off her bucket list: hike Old Rag, a big beautiful peak amid the Blue Ridge Mountains. She enlisted Camille to join her on her journey, and the two set off up Old Rag with Bodo’sContinue reading “Gertrude Benham”
Ludwig Guttmann
Ludwig Guttmann (1899 – 1980) DJ Name: Sir Ludwiggle Cue the dramatic drums and trumpets, it’s sports o’clock, or what other people call the Olympics. To get in the spirit, we’re lounging on our couches and ordering pizza straight to our doorsteps – you know, just like the Olympic athletes do. And as we flickContinue reading “Ludwig Guttmann”
Emma Rowena Gatewood
Emma Rowena Gatewood (1887-1973) DJ Name: Grammy the G One fateful day, Emma Gatewood told her eleven children that she was going for a walk. What they didn’t know was that this so-called “walk” was the start to Emma’s solo adventure and eventual completion of the entire Appalachian Trail. Spanning roughly 2,190 miles from GeorgiaContinue reading “Emma Rowena Gatewood”
Althea Neale Gibson
Althea Neale Gibson (1927-2003) DJ Name: Althea Hits Though we primarily concern ourselves with dorky things like history and reading and understanding the nuances of citrus IPAs, we also heard something very cool called tennis was happening at the moment. Emmy and Camille wished that meant the band Tennis was coming to play, but tennisContinue reading “Althea Neale Gibson”
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