What you may not know about the early forming of modern-day England is that it was championed by a woman- Aetheflaed, a courageous and visionary woman who fought mercilessly against the Vikings and other invading forces of the late 900thContinueContinue reading “Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians – The First Warrior Queen of England”
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Send a girl to Preflight Camp this summer!
This summer, the Milieux Project raised money to fund a scholarship worth $950 to a girl who wanted to attend Preflight Aviation Camp in San Marcos, TX. Applications end 31 May 2018 if you know someone who is interested. We are so excited to help with this endeavor! We have included a great video atContinueContinue reading “Send a girl to Preflight Camp this summer!”
The Mother of the Boston Tea Party
In “celebration” of the national Income Tax Deadline for 2018 today, Milieux thought it might be appropriate to remember the original American sentiment on taxes and an often forgotten figure in this pivotal moment of American History – Sarah Bradlee Fulton and the Boston Tea Party. On the fateful night of 16 December 1773, sevenContinueContinue reading “The Mother of the Boston Tea Party”
“A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at”*…
Limited by our own imagination- a fascinating concept for a town.
The Men’s Empowerment Run
He had just returned from winning the Women’s Empowerment 5K, and everyone was gathered around him to see his medal. “That’s awesome man”, “way to represent” everyone was proud of our squadron’s winner. It was great, he ran the race pretty fast and won. I asked, “were there a lot of people that showed up?”ContinueContinue reading “The Men’s Empowerment Run”
The story of the Mathematicians
I don’t know your experience in high school, but I remember most of my math teachers were women. Maybe I took it for granted they were only school teachers, but did you know how much the subject of math owes to women? In case you didn’t realize- here are just a few women to note-ContinueContinue reading “The story of the Mathematicians”
Nancy Wake: The SF White Mouse of WWII
Ms. Nancy Wake, An Australian born bad ass (sorry for the curse word, there is just no better adjective), was living in Marseille, France when Germany invaded in 1940. She scrambled to help many people escape via the French Resistance, where she first earned the name “The White Mouse” from the Gestapo. Wake escapedContinueContinue reading “Nancy Wake: The SF White Mouse of WWII”
Noor Inayat Khan; British Special Forces radio operator
Ms. Kahn, an Indian decent woman raised in France, school teacher and nurse, joined the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during WWII as a wireless radio operator. After her talent was recognized by her superiors, she was sent forward on a special team designed by Winston Churchill to “set Europe ablaze” with the codename “Madeleine” andContinueContinue reading “Noor Inayat Khan; British Special Forces radio operator”
Spain recognizes inventor of the e-book, Angela Ruiz Robles
In part of a new effort to recognize significant achievements of women, Madrid is naming streets after Spanish women in history whose achievements may have been over looked or undervalued (Awesome!). Today they recognized Ms. Robles for her work in creating the first electronic encyclopedia, a precursor to the modern ebook. Read more about itContinueContinue reading “Spain recognizes inventor of the e-book, Angela Ruiz Robles”
Claudette Colvin: 15 yr old visionary
Before Rosa Parks, our National hero memorialized by President Obama in 2013, there was another young woman who stood up to authority and refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery Public Bus, 15 yr old Claudette Colvin. On March 9, 1955 (9 months before Rosa Parks) Claudette Colvin and three other young studentsContinueContinue reading “Claudette Colvin: 15 yr old visionary”
Mary Ellis: ATA Pilot in WW2
She is 101 yrs old now and wants the world to know how beautiful flight is- especially women. Meet Mary Ellis, one of the first 8 female ATA pilots to fly spitfires from the factory to the front lines. Watch a BBC short on her here and then walk down to your local FBO/Aviation schoolContinueContinue reading “Mary Ellis: ATA Pilot in WW2”
Margot Duhalde passed away at 97 this week
Who is Margot Duhalde? She was the first woman in Chile to become a pilot- in 1938. She flew in France and for the British Air Transport, enlisting before she was 18. Her courage and tenacity was truly remarkable. You can read her story here.
Selma Burke- Sculptor of Roosevelt’s Profile on the Dime?
Who was the sculptor behind FDR’s profile on the dime? We may never know, but Selma Burke had courage enough to stand up for what she thought she was due. Read more here.
A new way to think about Special Forces
Since it can’t be decided in the United States whether women can be integrated into US Special Forces, I offer we copy an alternate solution being designed in Norway- all female SF units. This can be a way to tap into a whole talent pool not being utilized without the argument that women can’t hackContinueContinue reading “A new way to think about Special Forces”
Ms. Georgia Gilmore, Cook of the Civil Rights movement
The 1950s were a high risk time for all black men and women who contributed to fighting for their equal rights in a divided America. Anyone suspected of being involved in the Civil Rights movement was vulnerable to violence and persecution in their homes, neighborhoods, and towns. Ms. Georgia Gilmore found a way in whichContinueContinue reading “Ms. Georgia Gilmore, Cook of the Civil Rights movement”
The Real Rosie the Riveter?
The passing of an American icon – Ms Naomi Farley – reveals her very interesting history, contributing to current culture and motivational posters for young women. She passed yesterday, 22 Jan 2018, at the age of 96. Read her story here. May you Rest In Peace, Mrs. Farley, and thank you so much for yourContinueContinue reading “The Real Rosie the Riveter?”
The Case Against Feminism
Have you seen “The Red Pill”? It’s a movie by a self-proclaimed feminist, Cassie Jaye, who explores men’s rights advocacy groups. She does a great job of capturing the raw emotions and feelings of men who are exhausted with being treated as aggressors and vilified. A friend was worried about watching it with me. LikeContinueContinue reading “The Case Against Feminism”
Gloria Feldt on #metoo
The way we move forward after the #metoo moment is crucial. Public speaker, author and leadership consultant, Gloria Feldt, expresses this well in the below interview. #bethechange #itstartswithyou Are You Marching/power does not exist in righteous indignation
Robert Kennedy announces the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr
On this week dedicated to the memory of one of the greatest men in history, Martin Luther King, Jr., this video of Robert Kennedy announcing his assassination reminds us of the importance of humanity and grace in the face of great tragedy. His tremendous courage and compassion are moving. Try not to cry around minuteContinueContinue reading “Robert Kennedy announces the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr”
Thought for 2018-✨Reach for the Stars✨
Harriet Tubman once said “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world” As we reflect on an amazing beginning in 2017 and look forward to bigger projects and initiatives in 2018, The Milieux ProjectContinueContinue reading “Thought for 2018-✨Reach for the Stars✨”
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