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Women’s History Month: Courage and Lessons Learned
Women who have been honored over the past years during Women’s History Month all share one common trait – courage. The courage to try something new, to take a risk for what they believed in, to persist despite obstacles, to make a difference. Do you think of courage mainly in terms of men on the battlefield? The Encarta World English Dictionary defines courage more broadly, as: “the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action.” Women … Continue reading
Women’s History Month: Writing Women Back into History
To celebrate Women’s History Month, do you want a quick history of the roles of women in shaping America in the last century? In the early 20th century, women’s suffrage became a hot political issue and strong women worked hard to achieve the vote. But by the 1950’s, when Betty Freidan identified “the problem that has no name,” many women had relinquished their power outside the home. The women’s movement, beginning in the 1960’s moved women to the forefront and revived their place as movers and shakers in society. And … Continue reading
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Women’s History Month: Honoring Women in March
Did you know that in 1987, the U.S. Congress declared March to be Women’s History Month? Is this one of America’s best-kept secrets? Although women have contributed to society and culture throughout history, these gifts weren’t recognized until 1911, when International Women’s Day was first established in Europe to be celebrated on March 8th. Nearly a century later, even with Women’s Studies departments a part of most universities, women’s accomplishments are still not well represented in educational materials. So this year, the theme of Women’s History Month is overcoming our … Continue reading
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Joannie Rochette: Olympic Courage Despite Tragic Loss
Now that the winter Olympic Games are over, we can savor the memories of all the athletes who gave their best to a sport that they love. But one picture of courage and grace stands out from the rest. Just hours after learning that her mother had died of a sudden massive heart attack, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette was back on the ice. One of the favorites to win an Olympic medal, she practiced her jumps over and over again while her father watched with tears in his eyes. … Continue reading
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