Two hundred years ago, Lucretia Mott was born into a Quaker family on the island of Nantucket. Drawing strength and determination from her father, and an independent spirit and self-confidence from her mother, she grew up to become one of the greatest leaders in peace, the abolition of slavery, and women’s rights in this country. As a teacher, Quaker minister, a mother of six, a devoted wife, and an articulate and charismatic speaker, Lucretia Mott shared her gifts of love and courage with her own peers, and has continued to inspire future generations to embrace her spirit of peace, liberty, and justice for all.
Jimmy Carter died—a year and one month after Rosalynn passed away. He had defied the odds, spending 22 months in hospice and living to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Rosalynn Carter wrote the introduction to “Lucretia Mott: Friend of Justice,” the first of my biographies for young readers.
I am looking at a picture of the U.S. Capitol I took the last time I visited. I was with colleagues on a tour led by our intern’s mother. The Capitol looms large. It is stately. It is majestic.
“Truth for authority, not authority for truth.” Lucretia Mott stood firm and was not one to shy away from controversy. “I am no advocate of passivity," she said.
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March being "Women's History Month," I was asked to read from "Lucretia Mott: Friend of Justice" at McKinley Elementary School. My audience? A kindergarten class. I was nervous.
“The first really complete and accurate children’s book on the life of the Quaker abolitionist….Carefully researched, and written in a lively and compelling style, this book will introduce young...
