Museum founder Peggy Montes established Women's History Month in Chicago — and still is a 'lady in motion'

Museum founder Peggy Montes established Women's History Month in Chicago — and still is a 'lady in motion'

Peggy Montes met artist Margaret Burroughs when she was in her art class at age 17.Burroughs took Montes under her wing, and after graduation, Montes "followed her to Michigan Avenue" to the space where Burroughs initially co-founded the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.She remembers Burroughs as a “surrogate mother” who helped shape her career.Montes, now 88, still carries a passion for empowering women and educating children t…

Events to celebrate Women’s History Month at Penn State

Penn State will honor Women's History Month this March with a lineup of events, exhibits and discussions about the contributions and achievements of women.

Museum founder Peggy Montes established Women’s History Month in Chicago — and still is a ‘lady in motion’

Peggy Montes met artist Margaret Burroughs when she was in her art class at age 17. Burroughs took Montes under her wing, and after graduation, Montes “followed her to Michigan Avenue” to the space where Burroughs initially co-founded the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center. She remembers Burroughs as a “surrogate mother” who helped shape her career. Montes, now 88, still carries a passion for empowering women and educating childre…