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About
the Video
Often overlooked in history, women have played critical roles in bringing about social, political, and economic growth. Transcending gender and often racial barriers, women have been responsible for preserving culture, building community, and bringing about social change. This video portrays three such Nebraska women, Rosalie LaFlesche Farley, Beth Streeter Aldrich and Mildred Brown. Rosalie LaFlesche Farley, born in 1861, was the daughter of Joseph LaFlesche, the last recognized Chief of the Omaha. A woman of rare business acumen and compassion, she served as a resource to her people and has been described as one of the most remarkable women of the state. Born in 1881, Bess Streeter Aldrich began writing at an early age. She produced 160 short stories and seven novels that chronicled with historical accuracy the unique spirit of pioneer women and the role they played in settling the west. Mildred
Brown was born in Alabama in 1915 to a prominent Black family.
After her marriage, she moved to Omaha where founded the Omaha Star. Throughout her adult life, Brown worked tirelessly for racial
justice and community pride. Video Purchase Information
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