March is Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time to recognize some of the women who made an impact on Detroit and the surrounding area.
While appearing on “Live In The D”, Detroit’s official historian Jamon Jordan highlighted four women who made their mark in our community.
The conversation started with Julia Willoughby Lambert. He explained that she grew up in an Underground Railroad household, and she eventually became an Underground Railroad agent in Detroit.
Next, Jordan talked about Fannie Peck who was the founding president of the Detroit Housewives League. She is also the founder of the first black woman-owned credit union in the state of Michigan.
Another historic woman who made a major impact in Detroit is Violet T. Lewis who is the founder of Lewis College of Business.
Finally, Jordan talked about Clara Ford, the wife of Henry Ford.
Watch the video above to learn about these four women and their impact on history.
