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Flemmie Kittrell, Pioneer in Nutrition
Born in North Carolina, Flemmie Kittrell (1904-1980) has an inspiring story. Read about her long career here. She was eighth child of share croppers and had to earn her own money for her education. After getting a BS at Hampton … Continue reading
Posted in 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s
Tagged African American, hats/headcoverings, North Carolina, suits, Virginia, Washington DC
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Maggie Walker and the St. Luke’s Penny Saving Bank
Maggie Lena Walker (1864-1934) is not a household name, but she made a huge difference in the lives of African Americans in the Richmond, Virginia area. In 1903, she was the first woman of any race to found a bank. … Continue reading
Anne Spencer in her Garden
When I began this project about ten years ago, I knew that it was a huge task to attempt to portray the dress of older American women in all their diversity. Although I’ve tried to include older women of color, … Continue reading