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”
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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”
Jeannette Rankin
Jeannette Rankin (1880 – 1973) DJ Name: Jammin’ Jeannette On August 18, 1920, women (read: white women) were finally given the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. And a week later on August 26th, Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby officially certified its passage with his signature. One of those (white) womenContinue reading “Jeannette Rankin”