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The first coach in men’s or women’s basketball history to take three different schools to the Final Four (Cheyney in 1982, Iowa in 1993 and Rutgers, in 2000 and again in 2007),
The first coach in men’s or women’s basketball history to take three different schools to the Final Four (Cheyney in 1982, Iowa in 1993 and Rutgers, in 2000 and again in 2007),
C. Vivian Stringer has been a pioneer, visionary and leader during her four decades of success on the hardwood.
One of the most recognizable names in all of college basketball, Stringer – mother, teacher, coach - has built an illustrious legacy highlighted by countless
One of the most recognizable names in all of college basketball, Stringer – mother, teacher, coach - has built an illustrious legacy highlighted by countless
unforgettable moments through a tireless work ethic and desire for excellence. Stringer once again made history as she eclipsed the monumental 1,000 career victory milestone during the 2018-19 campaign, further adding to her legacy as one of the most influential faces in
William and Julia Moulden attended Sunday Mass at Villanova regularly. During the week, William worked the couple’s farm in Radnor. Julia cooked, cleaned, and washed clothes for the white students and priests at the college. 1/11
On Sundays they did not work for others; they dressed in their best to attend Mass. As a Black couple walking into an all-white church—Julia and William turned heads. Especially when Julia wore a striking green silk dress to mark the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day. 2/11
Julia and William Moulden made a striking couple walking arm-in-arm into the church. Julia in her green dress walking with William, who wore a matching silk rose on his jacket lapel and a ribbon around his hat. 3/11
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Born Isabella Baumfree, Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist. She is best known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?" delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.
Born Isabella Baumfree, Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women's rights activist. She is best known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?" delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851.
"If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.”
"Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.”
