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National Chicken Lady Day

Animal · November 4

A day recognizing Dr. Marthenia "Tina" Dupree, known as The Chicken Lady, for her community relations work and her advocacy for education.

National Chicken Lady Day falls on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. That is 8 days away.

Dr. Marthenia "Tina" Dupree is the person behind the name. She became known as The Chicken Lady, and the day recognizes her and the work she is remembered for.

That work had two threads. She served as a community relations and training director at a large chicken restaurant company, a role built on connecting a business with the people around it and helping staff grow in their jobs. Alongside that, she advocated for education.

The nickname is friendly and easy to remember, and it points straight back to where her career took shape. It is also a reminder that a title can come from ordinary places. A person known for chicken became a person known for encouraging others to learn.

Recognizing the day can be quiet. Some people think of a teacher, trainer or mentor who once took the time to explain something twice. Others look at the community programs near them, the tutoring sessions, library classes and training efforts that run on steady effort rather than attention.

Training is often invisible when it works. A new employee who knows what to do on a busy shift, or a student who finally understands a lesson, rarely knows how many people helped get them there.

Ways to celebrate

• Write a thank-you note to a teacher, trainer or mentor.
• Look up a local tutoring or literacy program and learn how it works.
• Share something useful you know with a coworker or neighbor.
• Visit your public library and see what free classes it offers.

Dates

All national days on November 4

Also on November 4

• National Candy Day
• National Easy-Bake Oven Day
• Use Your Common Sense Day

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