Sonora Webster Carver – Daredevil Equestrian & Advocate for the Blind
Sonora Webster Carver became one of the most famous horse divers in the world, diving 40 feet on horseback into a tank of water. Webster
January 29, 2026
Sonora Webster Carver became one of the most famous horse divers in the world, diving 40 feet on horseback into a tank of water. Webster
In 1916, Margaret Chung became the first U.S.-born Chinese female doctor. Throughout her career, Chung persevered against discrimination based on her race, gender, and presumed
Explore how Bessie Coleman became the first female Black pilot and the first Black person to hold an international license to fly. This is part
Learn about record-breaking swimmer Gertrude Ederle who rocketed to international stardom in 1926 at the age of 20, as the first woman to swim across
Examine the life and legacy of the health, labor and immigrant rights reformer Grace Abbott in this resource from Unladylike2020. Born into a progressive family
Learn about Charlotta Spears Bass, a crusading newspaper editor and politician who was one of the first Black women to own and operate a newspaper
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old African-American boy from Chicago, Illinois who went to visit his family in Mississippi in 1955 before the start of a
For this lesson, students will read the picture book entitled Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom. They will learn why the Juneteenth holiday is celebrated. Important
This teaching resource from Junior Scholastic covers the inspiring story of Mary Beth Tinker, a student who fought for free speech in schools. The package
This lesson plan is designed to educate students about implicit bias, the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence our understanding, actions and decisions. Through engaging