The Called Ella Baker a Difficult Woman. Do You Think She Cared?

Published: Fri, 06/12/26

June 12, 2026

Hello ,

Lot's going on here as we speed toward the solstice and official start of summer. I'm imagining slowing down a bit then to enjoy the season.

But for now, I've got weddings, graduations, a trip to Montana for a family reunion and birthdays, my husband's and my oldest son's, who turned 40, which is absolutely not possible! And a trip to help my younger son move.

So, taking two weeks off. I'll be back the last week of June.

If you need a little inspiration while I'm gone, check out one of my favorite stories from the archives, They Called Ella Baker a Difficult Woman. Do You Think She Cared? Gosh, we need leaders like her now!

I'll be back June 26th. Enjoy these last days of spring.

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Author Mary Cronk Farrell
Mary writes compelling history books about courageous unknown women who helped shape American history.
Her newest book CLOSE UP ON WAR: THE STORY OF PIONEERING PHOTOJOURNALIST CATHERINE LEROY IN VIETNAM has four starred reviews. Both teens and adults enjoy Mary's books

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