Who was Frida Kahlo?
By: Anabelle Obermaier September 15th- October 15th is recognized as Hispanic Heritage Month, a month focused on bringing light to hispanic cultures, histories, and peoples. In light of this month, I am going to be…
Self-Care Tips from Yoko Ono
By: Emma Stuart To celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s start by celebrating you! Take a page out of Yoko Ono’s book Grapefruit, where she lists pages and pages of actions to take for the…
Women’s History Trivia: First Female African American Physician
By: Alyssa Bradley Trivia Question: Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African-American woman to become a _______ (occupation) in the United States. Answer: Physician Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler is recognized for becoming the first African-American woman…
The Gender Gap in Caregiving and Why Women Carry It
Trivia Question: In heterosexual married couples where both partners work full time, women spend ____ % more time caregiving than men. Answer: 40. By: Emma Sauer When I think of caregivers, I think of my…
A Brief History of Women in the U.S Military (Part 2)
By: Sierra Voorhies Trivia Question: True or False? Army and Navy nurses, all of whom were women, weren’t given veteran’s benefits and equal rights in the military until 1947, when they were granted officer’s status. …
A Brief History of Women in the U.S Military (Part 1)
By: Sierra Voorhies Trivia Question: True or False? Army and Navy nurses, all of whom were women, weren’t given veteran’s benefits and equal rights in the military until 1947, when they were granted officer’s status. …
Women of Color in the Essential Workforce
By: Adriana Miranda Trivia Question: _______ __ _______ (demographic) are more likely to be doing essential jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic than anyone else. Answer: women of color Did you know women of color are…
The Woman Behind the American Red Cross: Clara Barton
Trivia question: Clara Barton founded___________, an organization dedicated to emergency relief, on May 21st, 1881 and led it for the next 23 years. Answer: The Red Cross. Image Source: Flickr, elycefeliz, Creative Commons By: Laura…
Lavinia Fontana: Renaissance Woman
By: Emma Stuart The Renaissance was a time of rebirth in Western art, culture, politics, and the economy. There were many things changing at that time and one of the most notable things being art.…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Deborah Tucker
By Brittany Soto Deborah D. Tucker is best known for her efforts in taking steps to end violence against women. Her determination to advocate against violence began when she volunteered at the first rape crisis…