‘I’m a believer in sharing these stories:’ Central Florida historian shares her story for Women’s History Month
You can call her a walking history book. Born and raised in Apopka, Francina Boykin said her mission is to continue educating about the historical events that have occurred right in our backyard.
Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager title
Men still dominate the music industry despite advocacy and activist efforts over the years. This goes for all areas in music from talent to producing, songwriting, management, you name it, these positions are held by more men than women.
Marion County 6th grader breaking barriers in STEM, science experiment selected to be flown into space
As Women’s History Month is underway, two teachers are hoping to get results by showcasing one sixth grader’s attempt in making history after she was selected to have her science experiment flown to space.
Annetta Wilson, Central Florida’s 1st Black primetime anchor, talks breaking barriers in journalism
Making history as Central Florida’s first African American primetime weekday news anchor, Annetta Wilson told News 6 it is her mission each day to continue to inspire the younger generation of journalists, while also giving back to the same community she’s called home for the past four decades.
Annetta Wilson, one of News 6′s 1st Black primetime anchors, talks breaking barriers in journalism
Making history as Central Florida’s first African American primetime weekday news anchor, Annetta Wilson told News 6 it is her mission each day to continue to inspire the younger generation of journalists, while also giving back to the same community she’s called home for the past four decades.
Leesburg High School students celebrate Women’s History Month at suffrage reenactment
Leesburg High School students celebrated Women’s History Month by attending an important reenactment. First-year teacher Jacob Finegan learned about a women’s suffrage procession reenactment happening in The Villages, and immediately knew he wanted his students to experience it firsthand.
Tampa author highlights history of Florida’s female trailblazers in ‘They Dared to Dream’
Doris Weatherford earned her place in the Sunshine State’s hallowed hall of women’s history by chronicling it, documenting everything from the achievements of Florida’s pre-colonial, Native American women to matriarchs championing the 19th amendment to women reaching for the stars in space travel.