by Michele Genthon | Sep 10, 2015 | Arts, Entertainment, and Media, FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement, Politics and Government, Sports and Adventure
A couple of weeks ago, Jeopardy included another First Women category in their show. Once again I have taken the names used in their category and created a quiz. Match the descriptions below (a through e) with the names (1 to 5). Answers appear at the bottom. a....
by Michele Genthon | May 23, 2015 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Some firsts by women cannot be celebrated. Last Wednesday Kerrie Orozco was the first female police officer in Omaha, Nebraska to die in the line of duty. She was shot when she and another officer attempted to arrest a felon. Kerrie Orozco was a friend to many...
by Michele Genthon | Oct 13, 2014 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
While studying for my Ph.D. in higher education management at the University of Michigan I took a law course taught by Virginia Nordby. The first day I walked into her class, I thought she was another student. She sat at the round table in the classroom quietly...
by Michele Genthon | Sep 29, 2014 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Diane Humeweta is touted as an example of bipartisanship, having been nominated by a Republican and a Democratic President to serve as the First Native American Woman in legal positions. However, the facts (see below) show that politics rules Diane Humeweta received...
by Michele Genthon | Sep 22, 2014 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Arlene Violet was always a fighter so it was probably not surprising when she became The First Woman To. . .be elected Attorney General of Rhode Island. In fact, she was The First Woman To. . .be Attorney General in any of the United States. During her time in office...
by Michele Genthon | Aug 13, 2014 | FIRST WOMEN, Law and Law Enforcement
Kym Worthy is responsible for turning national attention to the lack of concern on the parts of police and our communities for crimes of rape. Her efforts have received attention in national publications and her successes are promoting discussion. She is the first...
