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National History Day

Communication in History: The Key to Understanding

Communication in History: The Key to Understanding

Communication takes on various forms and serves different purposes; it is not just limited to speech. Throughout history women have used different forms of communication, such as protest, film, dance, and dress, to express myriad ideas.

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Biographies

Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association, Dolores Huerta is one of the most influential labor activists of the 20th century.

Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta

Although she did not pick up a camera until she was thirty-two, Ava DuVernay has made history as a writer, director, and producer.

Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay

Undeterred by deafness and blindness, Helen Keller rose to become a major 20th century humanitarian, educator and writer.

Helen Keller

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Check Out Past Projects!

A National History Day documentary by Mia Lazar, Blacksburg High School. Winner of the Women's History prize in the senior division, 2018.

When Compromise is Unacceptable

A National History Day performance by Catherine Boyette, Grace Amantea, and Laura Shelton, Henderson Middle School. The performance won the Women's History prize in 2018.

The 1977 National Women's Conference

A National History Day documentary by Parker Beverly, Pensacola High School, 2017.

Margaret Chase Smith