....and how they affect you!
Today's blog is about three important people that you've (probably) never heard about. Despite being a little less well-known, these Americans were progress markers of not only what our country has been, but what it could be.
1. Molly Brown
Titanic survivor. Philanthropist. Advocate for women's rights (at a time when that was very much looked down upon). What couldn't this woman do?
Molly Brown, born in 1867, was a Missouri native that wound up in Colorado. There, she and her husband rose to the rank of upper class via a series of calculated mining investments. While in Denver, Molly not only donated to the arts, but was able to garner support for endeavors such as the Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Denver Public Library - two entities that are still thriving today. Brown was a staunch supporter of education, philanthropy, and women's suffrage. After surviving the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1912, she spoke out in favor of safer shipping practices and joined a committee that focused on helping other survivors of the tragedy.
Mrs. Molly Brown was a giver to those in need, and a fierce champion of women's rights. Defying the odds of her time, she has become immortalized as a depiction of generosity and spirit.
Interested in the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown? Learn more using the links below!
2. Margaret Walker
Margaret Walker carried a certain way with words all her life. Acclaimed poet, author, and partaker of the literary movement known as the Chicago Black Renaissance; she left a legacy far beyond the constraints of her life. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in the year 1915, Margaret grew up learning and loving poetry and literary works. While pursuing a career in teaching, she conducted research into the lives of her family during the Civil War. This research would later be the foundation for her best-known novel, Jubilee. This book, based on the history of her great-grandmother, was regarded as the "first truly historical black American novel." (Washington Post).
Walker's poems and literary works all display her reflections on the injustices done to people of color, from the Civil War and beyond. Her works, published in an era of brutal oppression and segregation, aided in the Civil Rights Movement and provided an opportunity for others to put themselves in her shoes. Her lifetime of writing is echoed by the numerous received awards she has earned, from the Living Legacy Award to the Fulbright Commission and beyond.
Learn more about her legacy and works here!
3. George W. Marston
Regarded as "San Diego's First Citizen", George White Marston spent much of his life invested in planning for the future of the Californian city. Instrumental to not only the city's development but the welfare of others, Marston's influence led to the founding of the YCMA in the year 1882.
The man could be called a true reformist. His investments were with the city and for the city of San Diego, in the hopes that it would prosper after he had left his mark. Particularly interested in colleges and other educational institutions, George Marston served as the first president of Pomona College's board of trustees and was an active board member for over fifty years. Other accomplishments include being a founder of the San Diego History Center (circa 1928), Park Commissioner, City Council member, and all-around philanthropist. In other areas of reformation, Marston supported equal rights for both women and minorities, and the right of freedom of expression for all. He also advocated for worker's rights to unionize (during a time within which this was still heavily contested). The continued presence of his work, such as the YMCA, the History Center, and the development of San Diego's colleges are all surpassed standards of a job well done.
Dive into more of George Marston's master city planning and reforms down below:
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