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Mar 2022
Dr. M. Iyailu Moses
Faculty Member | Assistant Professor
Influential Women in My Life
Aza Lea Kirby Davis Gillins, my mother, who demonstrated to me humility, honesty, and humor. Nettie Wright, my first teacher and exemplar of a non-graded classroom. Dr. Lillian Weber, my City College mentor, who pushed me to follow my dreams. Dr. Anna Julia Cooper, whose life of determination is a constant inspiration. Harriet Tubman, another Moses, whose Yaa spirit lives in me.
Why is Women’s History Month important to you?
Women are too often marginalized in the affairs of the presently male-dominated world. Their contributions are ignored and often forgotten. Women’s History Month is one small, but necessary opportunity, to bring those contributions to light in celebration of all women everywhere and their necessary role in the society.