The fight for women to vote (also known as women’s suffrage) began in the mid 19th century The idea of women being able to vote was considered a “radical” change of the Constitution Supports of the movement lectured,wrote, marched. lobbies and protested and majority of those who started, were not able to witness the outcome…
The central problem for public libraries, in their present and future place in US public services, is not the libraries themselves…
Arthur George (A.G.) Gaston played a little-noticed role in history. An African-American man born in a log cabin in Demopolis, Ala., in 1892, he defied the social climate of the times to become a business leader, and later, a behind-the-scenes political leader at a critical time in civil rights history. VIDEOS: …
To highlight March being Women’s History Month, the Homewood Public Library is hosting a film series that puts the spotlight on several women who have made significant contributions to our society and culture. All films will be screened in the Large Auditorium and popcorn/refreshments will be served. This film series is completely free. Maya Angelou:…
Maya Angelou (original name Marguerite Johnson) was born April 4, 1928, in St Louis, Missouri. Maya Angelou had a turbulent childhood, but she was able to retell her experiences with great poignancy and effect in her book I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1969). This book is a collection of stories from her childhood, and…
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