Teen Historian Unearths Hidden Lesbian Community | Lawrence News

Thirteen-year-old historian Éabha Klinksick stunned the nation by winning top honors at the National History Day competition with her spoken-word piece “Breaking Ground: Womontown,” a powerful tribute to a hidden lesbian community in 1980s Kansas City. Inspired by poets like Amanda Gorman, she blended creativity with deep archival research and firsthand interviews to bring to life a story of resilience, safety, and sisterhood—symbolized by tulips and celebrated with a national stage at the Smithsonian. Her victory, the Celie and Tabitha Niehaus Equality in History Award, not only honored the Womontown founders but also cemented her own path as a future historian, fueled by community, mentorship, and the belief that history must be told—especially the stories that were never meant to be heard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5e998d730acad9a