Living the Legacy: The Women’s Rights Movement (1848-1998) “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” That was Margaret Mead’s conclusion after a...
Past History Month Honorees The National Women’s History Alliance would like to thank Jennifer Kennedy, Jeanne Robinson, Christie Rubio, and Margaret Zierdt for their work in researching, writing, and editing the paragraphs on the former National Women’s...
In 2010, in celebration of our 30th anniversary, we will be highlighting themes and honorees from previous years. Our goal is to recognize the diverse accomplishments of women throughout history. See bios for all the honorees from years past by clicking here 2009:...
December Highlights in US Women’s History December 1, 1955 – Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus to a white person; her arrest sparks the modern civil rights movement in the US December 5, 1935 – Mary McLeod Bethune creates the National...
