by Suzanne Grandt | Dec 11, 2020 | Author and Activist Spotlight, suzanne grandt
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, champion of labor and advocate for women’s rights, was born in August of 1890 in Concord, New Hampshire. She came from a family of activists and Irish nationalists. From an early age, Flynn dedicated herself to the socialist movement....
by Suzanne Grandt | Oct 19, 2020 | Author and Activist Spotlight, suzanne grandt
Roxane Gay is one of the most influential and dynamic writers in America today. She’s known for her personal essays as much as she is for her academic work at universities like Purdue. Gay’s life story is also a great illustration of the American Dream,...
by Suzanne Grandt | Mar 16, 2020 | Author and Activist Spotlight, suzanne grandt
Angela Yvonne Davis was born on January 26, 1944, in Birmingham, Alabama. She is known for wearing many hats throughout her life so far, including being a political activist, philosopher, academic, and well-renowned author. Angela grew up in a middle-class...
by Suzanne Grandt | Dec 1, 2019 | Author and Activist Spotlight, suzanne grandt
When many of us think about Helen Keller, we think of her as a young woman who was able to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to lead an extraordinary life. However, Keller was much more than just the epitome of reaching your full potential despite circumstances...
by Suzanne Grandt | Oct 27, 2019 | Author and Activist Spotlight, suzanne grandt
Former First Lady Michelle Obama serves as a shining example of service and activism for her fellow Americans. By the time she reached the White House, she already had accomplished a lot; before becoming the first African American First Lady of the United States, she...
