Tastemakers: B. Smith
B. Smith (1949-2020) built a food and lifestyle empire. She launched restaurants, wrote cookbooks, had a line of household products, and even hosted a talk show. Food has been a unifier for millennia,...
2 Feb 20235min
Tastemakers: Abby Fisher
Abby Fisher (1831-1913) was one of the first Black American women to publish a cookbook. Her preserves, stews, cakes, and folk remedies offer a glimpse into southern food tradition and remind us that ...
1 Feb 20235min
Rebels: Eunice Foote
Eunice Foote (1819-1888) was the first person to understand the phenomenon we now know as the greenhouse effect.You’re probably familiar with rebels without a cause, but what about rebels with a cause...
31 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Rose Mackenberg
Rose Mackenberg (1892-1968) is known as a real-life ghost buster. She partnered with magician Harry Houdini to investigate psychics and mediums across the United States. Her detective work helped expo...
30 Jan 20236min
Rebels: Susette La Flesche Tibbles
Susette La Flesche Tibbles (1854-1903) became known across the country for her advocacy for indigenous rights. When she saw injustice, she helped other Native people stand up to the federal government...
27 Jan 20236min
Rebels: Ruby Hurley
Ruby Hurley (1909-1980) was a pioneer of Black feminist activism. She played a key role in winning rights for African Americans and expanding the NAACP.You’re probably familiar with rebels without a c...
26 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Regina Jonas
Regina Jonas (1902-1944) asked a short, but important question: Can women serve as rabbis? She dedicated her life to proving that the answer to that question was 'Yes.'You’re probably familiar with re...
25 Jan 20235min
Rebels: Olive Morris
Olive Morris (1952-1979) was a community leader who rose to meet a dire moment in British history, a time rife with racial discrimination and economic despair. You’re probably familiar with rebels wit...
24 Jan 20235min
