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Françoise Gilot: Strong Woman

Posted on July 1, 2023 by lhsittig@verizon.net

by Linda Harris Sittig I don’t usually profile a Strong Woman so soon after she has passed, but I am making an exception this month. French artist Françoise Gilot died recently at 101, having led an extraordinary life. She became … Continue reading →

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Josie Cook Murray: Unsung Hero of the Civil Rights Movement

Posted on May 1, 2023 by lhsittig@verizon.net

by Linda Harris Sittig Do you own a library card? Have you ever walked into a library to use their materials? Have you ever checked out a library book? Like many Americans, you most likely answered YES to at least … Continue reading →

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Josie Murray, Civil Rights Activist by Linda Harris Sittig

Posted on August 31, 2012 by lhsittig@verizon.net

You probably have walked into a public library at one point in your life and checked out a book.  But how would you feel if you were denied that privilege due to the color of your skin? One African American … Continue reading →

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