Bessie Coleman

2023 American Women Quarters Ornaments™ on Sale August 24

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarters Ornaments™ will be available for purchase on August 24 at noon EDT.

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  • Washington, DC, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarters Ornaments™ will be available for purchase on August 24 at noon EDT.
  • Each ornament includes a 2023 American Women Quarters with an uncirculated finish.
  • The 2023 quarters honor:
    Bessie Coleman – advocate and groundbreaking African American and Native American woman aviator, and.
  • Shop the American Women Quarters Program today and collect this historic series that honors extraordinary women and celebrate their achievements, triumphs, and legacies.

2023 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags™ – Bessie Coleman On Sale February 14

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarter dollar honoring Bessie Coleman – Rolls and Bags, will be available for purchase February 14 at noon EST.

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  • Washington, DC, Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Mint (Mint) 2023 American Women Quarter dollar honoring Bessie Coleman – Rolls and Bags, will be available for purchase February 14 at noon EST.
  • The Bessie Coleman quarter is the sixth coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped history.
  • The American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags are also available for purchase through the Mint’s Subscription Program .
  • Shop the American Women Quarters Program today and start collecting this historic series honoring extraordinary women whose achievements, triumphs, and legacies reflect the strength and resilience of our Nation.

Descendants of the Historic Rosewood Massacre Set to Commemorate 100th Anniversary

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. announced the Remembering Rosewood Centennial commemoration. This centennial anniversary will honor the legacy of bravery, determination, and perseverance of the eight families impacted by the Rosewood Massacre of 1923. The week-long commemoration will take place at the University of Florida in Gainesville from January 8 - 14, 2023, and will honor the lives of those lost 100 years ago and explore what the next 100 years look like for Black America. The University of Florida is the host sponsor of the centennial commemoration, the title sponsor is Holland & Knight Law Firm, and the presenting sponsor is the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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  • Remembering Rosewood Centennial Hosted by the University of Florida, January 8-14, 2023
    GAINESVILLE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. announced the Remembering Rosewood Centennial commemoration.
  • This centennial anniversary will honor the legacy of bravery, determination, and perseverance of the eight families impacted by the Rosewood Massacre of 1923.
  • The descendants of Rosewood became the the first African Americans to receive reparations in America.
  • Inspired by Barabra's request, The Descendants of Rosewood Foundation, Inc. was born, ready to be a source of inspiration for the next 100 years and beyond.