The Legacy of RBG
The Women’s Museum of California celebrates the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who passed away at the age of 87 on September 18th, 2020.
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Who Won the Vote in California
“The central figure in the seal of California is the presiding goddess of that state… But the constitution limits the franchise and thus makes outlaws of all the noble women who endured the hardships… who helped make (California) all that it is… The position of the real woman who shares the everyday trials and hardships… inspires no corresponding admiration and respect.” -Elizabeth Cady Stanton, 1876
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To Honor a Legend – VOTE
Today, civil rights legend and Georgia Rep. John Lewis will lie in state outside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Lewis, the longtime Democratic congressman from Atlanta and last living speaker from the historic March on Washington, died July 17 … Continue reading To Honor a Legend – VOTE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union March on Washington
“Lips That Touch Liquor Shall Not Touch Ours ”
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New WMC Director: Meet Felicia Shaw
In January, I joined the Women’s Museum of California as Interim Executive Director. As a seasoned veteran of the nonprofit arts and culture community, I was happy to help lead this nearly 40-year old institution toward its next chapter of growth. I … Continue reading New WMC Director: Meet Felicia Shaw
From Our Archives: MOTHER EARTH Anarchist Journal
Our collections at the Women’s Museum of California constantly remind us how often the arguments and issues of the past still resonate and closely anticipate debates on some of today’s most important political and social issues, such as the rights of immigrants, the value of dissent, and the true meaning of patriotism.
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Daughters of Liberty
“Save your money and save your country!”
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Title IX Guidelines Essential on College Campuses
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which was enacted 48 years ago, prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions.
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Juneteenth and the Black Women of the Abolitionist Movement: A Brief History
The goal of the abolitionist movement was realized on June 19th, 1865, when Union army general Gordon Granger announced federal orders in the city of Galveston, Texas, proclaiming that all slaves in Texas were now free. That day is now known as Juneteenth. This is a brief history of Juneteenth and some of the Black women who worked resolutely for the freedom of Black America.
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