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Inclusion Hero Of The Week: Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Speaks Volumes
According to an article by Debra Michals for the National Women's History Museum, she championed legislation supporting racial and gender equity. For example, Chisholm was hugely influential in prioritizing the passing of the Equal Rights Amendment. Her gift of language and persuasion helped combat challenges that threatened to stall the amendment.
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“When you look at what the U.S. Mint does, we’re experts in making coins, but we’re not experts in women’s history.” Thompson’s team worked with the Smithsonian American Women’s History, the National Women’s History Museum, and the Congressional Bipartisan Women’s Caucus – in addition to opening up the conversation to the public online. “These are going to be the nation’s coins, so hearing public input was vital.”
READ MORENational Women’s History Museum, The Importance of Women’s History
National Women’s History Museum, The Importance of Women’s History
READ MOREFor a New Generation of American Kids, a Woman’s Place is on the Quarter
The faces of 20 diverse women are joining the founding fathers on American currency. Educators see it as a chance to expand how U.S. history is taught.
Some were big names, Herrera said, but people also nominated the women in their own lives. “There was a general sentiment that, ‘My mother has always been an inspiration to me,’ or, ‘My grandmother raised me,’ or, ‘My aunt is an educator and I love watching her change the world through education,’” Herrera said. “Whenever there is an opportunity for women to lift other women up, they take it.”
READ MOREDescendants of Suffragists Talk About the Importance of Women's Voices in 2024
Whiting has followed in her ancestor's footsteps by chairing the board of the National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. There, she tries to educate the public about the women who were significant contributors to American history, and inspire young people to make their own change.
READ MOREHere’s the theme for this year’s Women’s History Month
Did you know that Women's History Month has a different theme each year? Learn more about the focus for 2024 and how you can celebrate the achievements of women.
As has been U.S. tradition since 1995, President Joe Biden made a proclamation in late February designating Women’s History Month, which takes place every year with the goal of celebrating the achievements of women. “This Women’s History Month, may we recognize the long, storied history of great women helping to realize our Nation’s founding promise and highest aspirations,” he said. “May we all continue working to build a world worthy of the dreams and goals of all women and girls.”
READ MOREWomen's History Month 2024: Why it's in March and how to celebrate it
Among the events honoring women in their consequential fight for visibility and equality is International Women's Day on March 8
March marks Women’s History Month, an honorary observance designated by Congress to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and today. Among the events honoring women in their consequential fight for visibility and equality is International Women's Day on March 8, which is observed around the world with marches and demonstrations.
READ MOREPast U.S. treasurer, America 250 Chair Rios talks women's history, USA at 250 in ABA Speaker Series
As the nation engages in a celebration of women's history, visibility and leadership, the American Bar Association's Presidential Speaker Series illuminates these themes with a special program dedicated to Women’s History Month. Renowned for her advocacy and leadership, Rosie Rios, former U.S. treasurer and chair of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, will be featured in an enlightening discussion on the indispensable role of women in our nation's history and the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations.
READ MORE10 Surprising Facts About Women’s History Month
The U.S. and other countries, including the U.K. and Australia, are celebrating Women’s History Month in March, featuring International Women’s Day on March 8. This year, President Joe Biden said in his proclamation declaring Women’s History Month that during this time, “we celebrate the courageous women who have helped our Nation build a fairer, more just society.”
READ MOREOpinion: This is the AP course that America’s kids really need
It wasn’t until I got to college that I learned much of anything about women in US history. I had sort of learned about the first ladies (but really just because I’d learned about their husbands) and I’d learned about Betsy Ross (whose legacy as the one to sew the first American flag fits right into historic narratives about women’s work).
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