Council Quest – Troop 200: The Pioneers

In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a copy of the Girl Scout handbook to lead her troop. HollowayContinue Reading

Council Quest – Hidden Heroine

More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Her courage, confidence and character led a quiet revolution, giving opportunities to African American girls in the face of stiff opposition. Honored by GSUSA asContinue Reading