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The 2012 Women’s History Month Proclamation given by President Barak Obama addressed women’s continual fight for equality, fairness, and justice.  Acknowledging that generations of women pioneers challenged injustices and shattered ceilings to further women’s education—there is still work to be done.

“As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and [...]

G.E.S.S. is a student organization at Ohio University of Chillicothe and our purpose is to promote gender equality and awareness to students and the local community. In recognition of Women’s History month, G.E.S.S. wanted to recognize the event on our campus by sponsoring an “Empowerment” themed art show.
The purpose of this show is to recognize [...]

I’m researching Deaf women in history for DEAF LIFE Magazine’s “Deaf People in History” series; I’d also like to do a special issue (say, next March, in conjunction with Women’s History Month) commemorating forgotten pioneers and achievers, including deaf women of color. Do you have any notable Deaf women among your ancestors? If so, I’d [...]