Tonight is the third night of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah. Though it often coincides with the Christmas season (and is sometimes treated as a sort of Jewish version thereof), Chanukah is actually a minor holiday that commemorates two events: a historical military rebellion and an eight-night miracle. In neither the battles nor the miracle [...]
Posts Tagged ‘women’s history’
Where Are the Women in Chanukah?
Posted in Women's History, tagged Chanukah, Judaism, religion, women's history on December 3, 2010, | 1 Comment »
Happy Birthday, Women’s Bureau!
Posted in Women and Work, tagged 90th Anniversary, Department of Labor, Hilda L. Solis, Sara Manzano-Diaz, Woman's Bureau, women's history on June 4, 2010, | 1 Comment »
When it comes to the history of American women, 1920 was a seminal year. That August, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution — the granting of women’s suffrage — was officially ratified and became the law of the land. I would imagine that in a couple of months, we’ll have plenty to say on [...]
Is Equality an Inherent Right?
Posted in Equity in the News, The AAUW Community, tagged Edward Kennedy, equal rights, gender equality, In the News, women leaders, women's history on August 26, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
As I read the reports honoring Sen. Edward Kennedy this morning, listing his long and historic accomplishments on behalf of humanity, a small shiver of apprehension crept up my spine. One of his most admired traits, aside from his down-to-earth approach to life, was his ability to collaborate in one of the most important houses [...]
Celebrating Women’s Equality Day
Posted in Equity in the News, The AAUW Community, Women's History Month, tagged 19th Amendment, history, In the News, women leaders, Women's Equal, women's history, women's rights, women's suffrage on August 26, 2009, | 2 Comments »
Today, August 26, 2009, is Women’s Equality Day. This day marks the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution 89 years ago and celebrates the women’s suffrage movement that led up to the amendment’s passage. AAUW and some of our branches are celebrating Women’s Equality Day by hosting fun activities to raise public [...]
Drive Time Radio and Mammy
Posted in Women and Work, Women's History Month, tagged African American, black history, culture, education, stereotypes, women faculty, women's history on August 10, 2009, | 7 Comments »
Drive time radio can be annoying, informative, shocking, and sometimes just plain stupid. My usual 10-minute commute to the Metro has been extended this summer to 30 minutes as I have the honor of morning camp drop-off for my son and daughter. I admit to being a serial station changer. Having controls on the steering [...]
Another Equal Pay Anniversary This Week
Posted in Women and Work, tagged gender discrimination, pay equity, women's history on June 11, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
While looking for information on floor proceedings on the Clerk of the House website (we were following the House debate over the Office for Global Women’s Issues that is included in the State Department reauthorization bill), I came across this story. (My favorite line is in bold.) During this week of pay equity anniversaries, it’s another [...]
Meet Gail Reimer: Founding Director of the Jewish Women’s Archive
Posted in Fellowships, Grants and Awards, Women's History Month, tagged American Fellowship, blog, education, film, Following the Fellows, Jewesses with Attitude, jewish comedians, Jewish Women's Archive, women's history on May 29, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
Growing up, Gail Reimer, a 1984–85 American Fellow, knew she was going to have to do something more than just live her life. With two parents who had survived the Holocaust, Gail had been brought up to “pay it forward.” The Jewish Women’s Archive, with Gail is its founding director, is one big way she [...]
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