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Elizabeth Keckly

Elizabeth Keckly, Dressmaker and Confidante to Mary Todd Lincoln Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley ( February 1818 – May 1907) was a former slave who became a successful seamstress, civil rights activist, and author in Washington, DC. She was best known as the personal modiste and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln, the First Lady. Keckley had moved to Washington in 1860 after […]

All four Pennsylvania conferences pass motion toward one combined conference November 19, 2024
On Nov. 9, each of the four United Church of Christ conferences in Pennsylvania passed the same motion requesting authorization from the UCC General Synod for the four to become one. These coordinated but separate meetings were one step further… The post All four Pennsylvania conferences pass motion toward one combined conference appeared first on […]
Florida UCC churches organize helping hands in wake of recent hurricanes November 19, 2024
The gulf coast of Pinellas County, Florida recently suffered a destructive double whammy within the space of two weeks. Hurricane Helene, which moved up the shoreline some 100 miles to the west on Sept. 26, sent eight-foot waves surging over… The post Florida UCC churches organize helping hands in wake of recent hurricanes appeared first […]
Commentary: Honoring queer lives, remembering trans siblings lost November 19, 2024
This week marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual time of mourning and honoring trans siblings who have lost lives to violence on Nov. 20. UCC Minister and Team Leader for Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries Rachael Ward (they/them),… The post Commentary: Honoring queer lives, remembering trans siblings lost appeared first on United Church […]

Mass deportations would hurt families and Texas' construction industry, many say November 22, 2024
The migrant workforce is vital to construction across Texas. Now, the industry is bracing for Trump's expected crackdown on illegal immigration, including plans to carry out mass deportations.
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death has resurfaced in Europe after elaborate plot November 22, 2024
Wisconsin authorities say they have not yet issued a warrant for Ryan Borgwardt, who is believed to be somewhere in Eastern Europe. But that can change if he does not cooperate and return home soon.
Jonathan Majors and ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari settle assault and defamation case November 22, 2024
In a civil lawsuit this spring, the actor's former girlfriend alleged a "pattern of pervasive domestic abuse" in addition to defamation. Her legal team said the suit has been settled.