Jewel
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In this fascinating chronicle of an African American family, Jewel Waller Davis and Joyce Waller Baden trace the roots of their Waller-Dungee family of Richmond, Virginia. In 1900, their trailblazing grandfather, M. C. Waller, established a jewelry business, and their grandmother, Fannie Aribelle Williams Dungee, graduated from the Richmond Colored Normal School and became a teacher. Jewel and Joyce narrate stories, recount anecdotes and present photos...
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This is an autobiography written by Jewel Marie McDonald. The words on these pages have brought about healing as they have put together the patchwork pieces of her quilt. The author has presented this accurate historical perspective that she lived daily. Other published works by the author are articles written as a part of her masters thesis in Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio: Whole Language, What is it? (1989) and The Effect of Sustained Silent...
4) She caused a riot: 100 unknown women who built cities, sparked revolutions, & massively crushed it
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When you hear about a woman who was 100% pure and good, you're probably missing the best chapters in her life's story. Maybe she slept around. Maybe she stole. Maybe she crashed planes. Maybe she got shot, or maybe she shot a bad guy (who probably had it coming.) Maybe she caused a scandal. Maybe she caused a riot... From badass writer Hannah Jewell, She Caused a Riot is an empowering, no-holds-barred look into the epic adventures and dangerous exploits...