JUNE 30: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Dorothy Tilly

Dorothy Tilly, a civil rights reformer, devoted her life to reforming southern race relations. She was born today in 1883.

Margaret Byrd Rawson

Margaret Byrd Rawson, an educator and researcher, identified and treated reading disorders including dyslexia. She was born today in 1899.

Glenna Collett Vare

Glenna Collett Vare, the first U.S. Women’s Golf Champion, was born today in 1903.

Lena Horne, a singer, and the first African American woman to sign long-term Hollywood contract, was born today in 1917.

DEEPER DIVE

Check out a retrospective on Lena Horne's life: