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Biographies
The National Women’s History Alliance would like to thank Jennifer Kennedy, Jeanne Robinson, Christie Rubio, and Margaret Zierdt for their work in researching, writing, and editing the paragraphs on the former National Women’s History Week/Month Honorees.
A list of all the women who have been honored for National Women’s History Week and National Women’s History Month follows (in alphabetical order):
Wendy Abrams(b. 1965)
Founder and President of Cool Globes
Illinois USA
Wendy Abrams founded Cool Globes, a non-profit organization established to raise awareness of global warming, and to inspire individuals and community leaders to embrace solutions. She also demonstrates her commitment to a healthy environment a member of the National Council of Environmental Defense, the National Board of the Union of Concerned Scientists and the National Resources Defense Council C4 Action Fund.
Bella Abzug(1920–1998 )
Congresswoman, Women’s Rights Activist
Abzug was a founder and national legislative director of Women Strike for Peace from 1961 to 1970. She served 3 terms in Congress (1970–1976) where she worked to end the Vietnam War and the draft. She was presiding officer at the first government sponsored women’s conference at Houston in
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Unpacking the Contributions of Women of Color in Women’s History
Women’s history hasn’t always included the voices or contributions of women of color. This Women’s History Month, learn about these changemakers.
- Women’s history has not always celebrated the contributions of minority women.
- Women of color were essential to the progress and success of the suffrage movement.
- The 19th Amendment did not enable all women of color to vote.
- Black, Asian, Native American, and Latina women have all made great contributions to society.
Because women’s history has not always been inclusive, it is important to highlight the stories of women of color. Black, Native American, Asian American, and Latina voices are part of the fabric of American society and diverse women’s history.
Women of all backgrounds bring a wealth of culture and traditions that enrich our point of view if we take the time to listen. What we can learn from the lives of changemakers of color may help us understand the broader picture of what it means to be a woman in America.
Why the 19th Amendment Didn’t Allow Women of Color to Vote
On Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, and some women were granted the right to vote in the U.S. The amendment states that “the right of citizens of the
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