by Michele Genthon | Nov 30, 2021 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Charlotte Ray’s father, Reverend Charles Bennett Ray, was a minister and abolitionist, actively working with the Underground Railroad. He also owned an African American newspaper, the Colored American. His three daughters all received an education. Charlotte attended...
by Michele Genthon | Oct 8, 2020 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the First Woman to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol. Only thirty-five men have been granted this honor, most of them presidents, senators, or military men. It is a fitting tribute to a woman who changed the lives of so many...
by Michele Genthon | Sep 7, 2018 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Politics and Government
Even though she was born in the middle of the nineteenth century, Clara Shortridge Foltz’s life may not have been dissimilar from some women today. She was a mother and career woman; she ignored barriers; and she had the courage to achieve in areas where there were no...
by Michele Genthon | Apr 20, 2018 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Politics and Government
When First Women leave us, it is worthwhile to pause and learn what their lives taught us. Louise Slaughter served in Congress until the end of her life; Jeannette Woldseth fought to save lives as she was losing her own. Both show how a passion for others can fill a...
by Michele Genthon | Dec 5, 2017 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Business and Economics, FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Religion, Sports and Adventure
Searching the airport magazine rack, on my way to Dallas, I spied a magazine with an intriguing promo on the first page. “Incredible Women” it shouted in letters only slightly smaller than the name of the magazine, Porter. I didn’t know the magazine (turns out it’s...
by Michele Genthon | Oct 13, 2017 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
The justice system in Dallas, Texas is now headed by three women of color. All three have walked into messes but, being women, they can probably handle it. Renee Hall is the First Woman chief of the Dallas Police Department, beginning her position in September, 2017....
