Category Archives: gender equality

Happy Birthday to the First Lady of Song

Posted on April 25, 2013 by andrea

by Katelyn Bidondo   Happy Birthday, Ella! Today, April 25, 2013, the “First Lady of Song”, Ella Fitzgerald would have turned 96. Not only did this talented lady touch the lives of many with her incredible voice, but she was … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring Girl Powers

Posted on April 16, 2013 by andrea

By Morgan Elyse Spring is abloom in Kansas City and so are our women in film! The Kansas City Women in Film and Television have an entire night of film-related excitement at the Kansas City Film Festival and UMKC’s female … Continue reading →

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Rutgers Coaches and Administrator Fired After Multiple Incidents

Posted on April 8, 2013 by andrea

By Andrea Fowler. Mike Rice, head coach of men’s basketball at Rutgers University, was fired Wednesday after video was broadcast on ESPN documenting Rice’s abuse of his players. Debate about Rice’s future at the university has surrounded the program since … Continue reading →

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Posted on April 6, 2013 by andrea

By Ayomide Aruwajoye. April is a busy month at the Women’s Center. National Equal Pay Day is on the 9th of this month, and all we are observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month with events throughout April. Below is are serveral … Continue reading →

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Join us for National Equal Pay Day!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andrea

Join us on the Quad for National Equal Pay Day. These information tables will raise your awareness to the pay inequities that women still face. This date, April 9, symbolizes how far in 2013 women must work in order to … Continue reading →

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April 9th is National Equal Pay Day

Posted on March 28, 2013 by andrea

This year’s National Equal Pay Day occurs on April 9th. This date represents how far in 2013 women must work to earn the same wages that men earned in 2012.  Join us on the Quad for resources and food with the UMKC … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month Profile: Susan B. Anthony

Posted on March 28, 2013 by andrea

By Briana Ward. Susan B. Anthony (1820 – 1906), grew up in a Massachusetts a Quaker family with activist traditions. Growing up in this type of environment, Anthony developed a strong sense of justice early in life. When she got … Continue reading →

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White House Appoints First Woman Director of Secret Service

Posted on March 27, 2013 by andrea

Julia Pierson is her name, running the Secret Service is her game. Pierson is currently the chief of staff of the agency, but on Tuesday (3/26) President Obama will name her as the first female director of the secret service. … Continue reading →

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Women’s History Month Profile: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Posted on March 27, 2013 by andrea

By Briana Ward. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was known as the leader for women’s rights in Nigeria, and she was also known as “The Mother of Africa.”  I would like to take this time to acknowledge her for Women’s History Month and … Continue reading →

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CineWomen: A Night to Remember

Posted on March 26, 2013 by andrea

By Morgan Elyse Christensen CineWomen 2013 was a huge hit in Kansas City and the committee will soon begin planning for next year’s “CineWomen 2014”! Almost one hundred guests arrived at the Screenland Crossroads Theatre on March 14 to show … Continue reading →

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