In WW 2, millions of women, called "Rosies," supported the forces. Often overlooked are "Black Rosies," 600,000 Black women who joined various industries. Racism, sexism, & other obstacles hindered them. Despite these adversities, they made significant contributions to the war effort. Given the challenges, these remarkable women are some of the most significant figures of the 20th century. They have earned their place in history.
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@Deglassco @[email protected] @BlackMastodon My senior thesis at the University of Washington was on women like this that built the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the most advanced tech of its day.
I got to meet one woman who was 90 years old and she let me interview her! Amazing folks!!
@Deglassco Boeing here in Seattle did a full restoration on one of the B-29 Superfortresses that can be seen at the Museum of Flight.
The airplane really is a technological marvel! Whoever’s hands put it together had to be skilled and caring!
@Deglassco I was lucky enough to have some classes with Dr. Quintard Taylor of the University of Washington. I’ve researched some of the info on http://www.blackpast.org which has become a great resource for research on African American history!
Now I’ll shut up and give you some peace and quiet. ☺️
Cheers and glad to have found you on Mastodon!
Dr. D. Elisabeth Glassco
Adam Christian Smith