Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history. It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history. If you are interested in becoming inspired,…
At A Glance: Women in Sports 776 BC: No girls allowed at the first Olympics 1884: Women’s singles competition begins at Wimbledon 1896: The modern Olympics returned in 1896, women were not allowed to compete 1902 – Since there was no women’s competition, figure skater Madge Syers of Britain enters the men’s world championships and…
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…
Book Overview Growing up in New Jersey as the only African American Muslim at school, Ibtihaj Muhammad always had to find her own way. When she discovered fencing, a sport traditionally reserved for the wealthy, she had to defy expectations and make a place for herself in a sport she grew to love. From winning…
Tuesday, July 10, at 2p.m. in the Boardroom Are you looking for a brand new kind of book club? We think we have something you’ll enjoy. Instead of all reading the same book and then discussing, you get to do it your way … Read a book or an article, listen to a podcast or…
… ever wonder what some celebrities read when they are not out being famous? Emma Watson is well known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the movie adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s famous Harry Potter series. An avid reader, Watson can be seen with a book in her hand almost everywhere she goes (check…
