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This episode explores the legacy of Georgia Davis Powers, a native of Springfield and Louisville, Kentucky, who in 1967 became the first woman and first African-American elected in a general election to the Kentucky Senate. She was known for introducing legislation that advocated for Blacks, women, children, the poor, and the handicapped. Despite her election, Powers also had to fight for her own rights; for example, even as a Senator, Powers was unable to find a hotel room in segregated Frankfort and faced racism on a daily basis. Joining us to talk about Powers is Dr. Onyekwuluje, a Professor of Sociology at Western Kentucky University, where she balances teaching, research and service in the creation of a live conversation about equality. Her courses include topics such as race, class, and gender; race and ethnic relations; and stratification and mobility. She is the author of Historical Influence: Reading Georgia Powers as a Grassroots Civil Rights Leader in the Rough Business of Kentucky Politics, which examines the specific context of Powers’ life and its connections to the fight for equal justice and women’s rights around the world.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dimestories/message

This episode explores the legacy of Georgia Davis Powers, a native of Springfield and Louisville, Kentucky, who in 1967 became the first woman and first African-American elected in a general election to the Kentucky Senate. She was known for introducing legislation that advocated for Blacks, women, children, the poor, and the handicapped. Despite her election, Powers also had to fight for her own rights; for example, even as a Senator, Powers was unable to find a hotel room in segregated Frankfort and faced racism on a daily basis. Joining us to talk about Powers is Dr. Onyekwuluje, a Professor of Sociology at Western Kentucky University, where she balances teaching, research and service in the creation of a live conversation about equality. Her courses include topics such as race, class, and gender; race and ethnic relations; and stratification and mobility. She is the author of Historical Influence: Reading Georgia Powers as a Grassroots Civil Rights Leader in the Rough Business of Kentucky Politics, which examines the specific context of Powers’ life and its connections to the fight for equal justice and women’s rights around the world.--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/dimestories/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/dimestories/message</a>

Georgia Davis Powers with Dr. Anne Onyekwuluje

Libby Fischer Hellmann

Award winner author Libby Fischer Hellmann stops by Authors on the Air to introduce her Georgia Davis character from her books NOBODY'S CHILD, TOXICITY, DOUBLE BACK AND EASY INNOCENCE.Libby is a television producer and broadcaster, radio talk show host,  instructor on writing mysteries, thriller and  crime fiction.Today through February 10, 2020 you may get all 4 Kindle books for one ridiculously low price of 99 cents here https://books2read.com/u/bwvzgY

Award winner author Libby Fischer Hellmann stops by Authors on the Air to introduce her Georgia Davis character from her books NOBODY'S CHILD, TOXICITY, DOUBLE BACK AND EASY INNOCENCE. Libby is a television producer and broadcaster, radio talk show host, instructor on writing mysteries, thriller and crime fiction. Today through February 10, 2020 you may get all 4 Kindle books for one ridiculously low price of 99 cents here <a href="https://books2read.com/u/bwvzgY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://books2read.com/u/bwvzgY</a>

Libby Fischer Hellmann Discusses Georgia Davis, P.I. On Authors On The Air

Georgia Davis Powers

Georgia Davis Powers learned early life that to make changes you must be empowered. Powers served for 21 years as a member of the state Senate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. When elected in 1967, she became the first person of color and the first woman elected to the Kentucky State Senate. During her time in the Senate, Powers sponsored bills prohibiting employment discrimination, sex and age discrimination, in addition to introducing statewide fair housing legislation. Even as an elected official, she was not able to get a room in a hotel in segregated Frankfort. She also supported legislation to improve education for the physically and mentally disabled. Powers served as secretary of the Democratic caucus from 1968 to 1988. She chaired two legislative committees: Health and Welfare (1970–76) and Labor and Industry (1978–88). After she retired from her seat in the Kentucky Senate in 1988, she remained committed to the continuing fight for equal rights and human dignity. In 1990, Powers created the Friends of Nursing Home Residents (FONHRI) to organize faith-based volunteerism in the Louisville area to serve as visitors to the local nursing homes. She also incorporated in 1994 an organization called QUEST (Quality Education for All Students) to monitor the work of the Jefferson County school board to halt the return to segregated schools. In memoriam: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=georgia-montgomery-davis-powers&amp;pid=177568559&amp;fhid=4757

Georgia Davis Powers learned early life that to make changes you must be empowered. Powers served for 21 years as a member of the state Senate in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. When elected in 1967, she became the first person of color and the first woman elected to the Kentucky State Senate. During her time in the Senate, Powers sponsored bills prohibiting employment discrimination, sex and age discrimination, in addition to introducing statewide fair housing legislation. Even as an elected official, she was not able to get a room in a hotel in segregated Frankfort. She also supported legislation to improve education for the physically and mentally disabled. Powers served as secretary of the Democratic caucus from 1968 to 1988. She chaired two legislative committees: Health and Welfare (1970–76) and Labor and Industry (1978–88). After she retired from her seat in the Kentucky Senate in 1988, she remained committed to the continuing fight for equal rights and human dignity. In 1990, Powers created the Friends of Nursing Home Residents (FONHRI) to organize faith-based volunteerism in the Louisville area to serve as visitors to the local nursing homes. She also incorporated in 1994 an organization called QUEST (Quality Education for All Students) to monitor the work of the Jefferson County school board to halt the return to segregated schools. In memoriam: <a href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=georgia-montgomery-davis-powers&amp;pid=177568559&amp;fhid=4757" rel="external noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/louisville/obituary.aspx?n=georgia-montgomery-davis-powers&amp;pid=177568559&amp;fhid=4757</a>

MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs Episode #61: Georgia Davis Powers