I just learned about a remarkable woman in American history who has sadly been forgotten:

[StevieM]

Ernestine Rose.

https://www.brandeis.edu/wsrc/ernestine-rose-society/about/index.html

[DURHAM D]

1. Remarkable indeed !

Thank you for posting.

As I read her story I reflected on my female ancestors that might have known her.

[Karadeniz]

2. Thanks...we're always learning!❤

[crickets]

3. So interesting - thanks for posting this. K&R

[smirkymonkey]

4. K&R

Thank you! I had never heard of her, but she played such an important role.

[StevieM]

6. It is amazing how someone so remarkable can be lost to the history books.

I am so glad that I learned about her.

[BComplex]

5. Thank you so much for posting this! Very uplifting.

I needed that today, and we all probably need it about now!

[StevieM]

7. You are very welcome.

I am so glad that I learned about her. It is sad that she has been largely forgotten by history.