Women's History Month
The marvelous life of Marvel Cooke, pioneer Black woman journalist
March 8, 2021At the intersection of African American History and Women’s History months is a long list of Black women who have made history in many fields. Prominent among them is Marvel Cooke.
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World War II experiences of a woman worker 1942-1946
March 23, 2020This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, featuring recollections of thousands of women who worked in the shipyards and factories during the war. This article is part...
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Josephine Baker: Iconic entertainer, Resistance spy, and American hero
March 1, 2018It seems only fitting with Black History Month closing out, and Women’s History Month beginning, to highlight a Black woman who exemplified strength and resilience.
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Women’s groups, several unions plan mass marches, potential women’s strike March 8
March 6, 2017"Organizers are calling all women and allies to come, for an end to workplace violence and harassment and to promote pay equity, one fair living wage, paid leave, and labor rights at work,” the coalition said.
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Women’s History Month: Jeannette Rankin, first woman seated in Congress
March 3, 2017“I may be the first woman member of Congress,” she observed upon her election in 1916. “But I won’t be the last.”
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