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3 WOMEN WHO LEFT THEIR MARK ON HISTORYAFTER 40 They say age is just a number, but for many women, age can act as a barrier. However, history would be very different if it hadn’t been for these women, all of whom made astonishing achievements when they were over 40 years old. Constance Baker Motley After graduating from Columbia Law School, Constance Baker Motley served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall as he presided over the landmark school segregation case Brown vs. the Board of Education . By the time she was 43, Constance was elected to her first governmental seat: a member of the New York State Senate. She later represented Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., argued 12 cases before the Supreme Court — winning nine of them — and served as a judge from 1982–2005. Constance left a legacy as the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court and to serve as a federal judge. Katharine Graham Katharine Graham became the first female publisher in the 20th century in 1963 when she was 47 years old. After her husband, Philip Graham, died, she assumed the role of president and publisher of The Washington Post. Katharine went on to oversee the famous publishing of the Pentagon Papers, which added crucial information to the story of the Watergate scandal and effectively ended former President Richard Nixon’s political career. Today, Katharine is also recognized as the first female Fortune 500 CEO, which she achieved in 1972. She oversaw the publication until 1991. Sojourner Truth Born a slave in 1797, Sojourner Truth spent her 86 years dedicated to fighting injustice. Sojourner was middle-aged when she began fighting for women’s rights, prison reform, and universal suffrage, often focusing on both race and gender before this intersectional approach became more popular. While she never learned to read or write, Sojourner became a well-known, impassioned speaker whose work even earned her an invitation to meet with President Abraham Lincoln in 1864. Today, her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech is her most famous work of activism. Learn more about Women’s History Month and other famous female pioneers at the National Women’s History Museum website, WomensHistory.org .
LEAVING THE LEGACY OF YOUR STORY AND WISDOM BEHIND
how much they meant to you and include any nuggets of wisdom or values you would like them to live by. This will become a treasured memory in your passing. 2. Tell Them Today: Whether you record it or not, make an effort to share
your stories with your loved ones. You could do this at weekly dinners or over phone calls with your grandchildren. You may wonder if they are even interested in what you have to say, but the stories you tell them today could become lasting memories when they grow older. 3. Use Monetary Designations: There is a way to combine the physical aspects of estate planning with the emotional components. Educational and charitable giving trusts are a valuable way to help your family while also promoting the values you cherish. It’s a lasting legacy that can have a profound impact on those who benefit from it. Your legacy isn’t just the monetary designations you leave behind. If you would like to incorporate more of your wisdom and life story into your estate plan, Trinity Elder Law can help. Call 724.256.8850 to learn more.
Tasty Thai Fried Rice Inspired by OhMyVeggies.com.
We’re smack in the middle of broccoli season, and fried rice is the perfect dish to celebrate it. This savory, plant-based recipe is packed with nutritious vegetables and delicious Thai flavors.
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced • 4 cups broccoli, chopped to bite-size pieces • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 5 cups jasmine rice, cooked and cooled
• 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped • 2 tbsp soy sauce • Toppings of choice for serving (sliced green
onions, sliced cucumber, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, Sriracha, etc.)
Directions
1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until softened. 2. Add the mushrooms and broccoli. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until the broccoli is tender. 3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. 4. Finally, add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes. 5. Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the peanuts and soy sauce. 6. Serve garnished with your toppings. sdf
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