Zadie Smith: Helping us Shape Herstory
Easter eggs, those cheeky winks in various media to those in the know, are indescribably rewarding to so many of us media consumers. Continue reading “Zadie Smith: Helping us Shape Herstory”
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Historic Buildings: Part of Women’s History and Future
Historic buildings don’t necessarily spring to mind when we think of advocacy for women. Continue reading “Historic Buildings: Part of Women’s History and Future”
17th Annual Women’s Hall of Fame
Celebrate six women who have made a difference in San Diego. Continue reading “17th Annual Women’s Hall of Fame”
Lifting as We Climb: The Story of America’s First Black Women’s Club
One of the most significant women’s clubs of all time was formed by black women for the advancement and empowerment of black communities. It is also the first and oldest national Black Organization, and it is known as the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs. Continue reading “Lifting as We Climb: The Story of America’s First Black Women’s Club”
Embracing the Border: Gloria Anzaldua’s Borderlands/La Frontera
According to the common understanding, a liminal state is supposed to be one we use to pass from one phase to the next. It’s a threshold, so to speak. But what happens when that liminal state is a permanent residence? Continue reading “Embracing the Border: Gloria Anzaldua’s Borderlands/La Frontera”
Women and the Winter Olympics
Let’s look back at the 94-year journey of women at the Winter Olympics
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Hannah Snell – The Female Solider
Women disguised themselves as men in order to serve in the military long before they were allowed to enter military service as women. Continue reading “Hannah Snell – The Female Solider”
Why Did Rosie Wear a Bandana?
Any time you see a little girl or woman dressed in a blue shirt and red polka-dotted bandana, you know instantly who she’s imitating– Rosie the Riveter. Continue reading “Why Did Rosie Wear a Bandana?”
March Towards Empowerment
Join the movement! Continue reading “March Towards Empowerment”
Rediscovering Joan Didion
Once a decade, or so, it seems, women find their voices, according to mainstream media. Continue reading “Rediscovering Joan Didion”
