historical proof that women have always been pretty awesome
Where’s Walda: In the Olympics
My husband, an avid golfer, has a framed picture of the legendary Ben Hogan hanging in our home. Despite his love of golf, I never really understood why he had a picture of a guy’s backswing (a perfect backswing, Emily!!) on our wall.
But after finding this picture of Wilma Rudolph, I get it.
Where’s Walda: ‘Grandmother’ of Juneteenth
Where’s Walda: In The Stars
I’d like to think of Dr. Vera Rubin’s work on dark matter as the ultimate example of women in the sciences. Just because you don’t see them, in the history books or on stage, doesn’t mean they weren’t there.
Where’s Walda: In the Boston Marathon
Three hours, 21 minutes, and 40 seconds later, Gibb finished the race ahead of two-thirds of the all-male field. That’s a 7:40 mile average. In a freakin’ bathing suit, her brother’s bermuda shorts, and his athletic shoes.
Introducing Where’s Walda?
Introducing Where’s Walda, a women’s history newsletter.