Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a renowned journalist and environmentalist, was born on April 7, 1890, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her tireless advocacy for the environment and women’s rights left a lasting impact on Florida and beyond.
Douglas’s perseverance and passion were evident throughout her life. She worked at the Miami Herald and was a strong voice for the preservation of the Everglades. Her famous quote, “Be a nuisance when it counts,” encourages people to speak up against ignorance, greed, corruption, and bad politics. Although her legacy is now often linked to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which was the site of a tragic mass shooting on February 14, 2018, her own story is one of dedication to environmental causes.
In her early life, Douglas graduated from Wellesley College in 1912 and later moved to Miami, where she began working at the Miami Herald. She never remarried after her brief marriage to Kenneth Douglas from 1914 to 1915 and dedicated herself to her work and causes she cared about.
Douglas’s impact on environmental conservation, particularly in Florida, continues to be celebrated. Her work with the Everglades and advocacy for women’s rights have left a lasting legacy.
Originally reported by Hernando Sun
Sources: Hernando Sun
