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History of Feminism

Doc Sportello

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11. Wilma Mankiller, first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation

Reply to notemason (Original post)

Wed Sep 4, 2024, 08:31 AM

Sep 2024

Mankiller not only fought for indigenous rights but also worked as a social worker and was an activist for feminist causes and friend to leaders like Gloria Steinem.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilma_Mankiller

Thanks for posting the video.

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15 Fascinating Facts About the Cherokee Tribe - Origins & Struggles [View all] notemason Sep 2024 OP

this really is fascinating Skittles Sep 2024 #1

Happy to share notemason Sep 2024 #2

more of this should be taught in American history Skittles Sep 2024 #5

My students were taught this history. New Providence, N.J. public school. I taught this from 1970 to 1985. 3Hotdogs Sep 2024 #13

Really interesting. Thank you for posting this. LoisB Sep 2024 #3

You are welcome! notemason Sep 2024 #4

As the video says, the Cherokee language belongs to the wnylib Sep 2024 #6

Thank you for sharing! alwaysinasnit Sep 2024 #7

You're certainly welcome. notemason Sep 2024 #8

Great video. Powerful history. byronius Sep 2024 #9

You are welcome! notemason Sep 2024 #10

Wilma Mankiller, first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Doc Sportello Sep 2024 #11

You're sure welcome notemason Sep 2024 #12