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Post by andie on Mar 4, 2018 12:28:54 GMT
womenshistorymonth.gov/March is Women's History Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Woman's History Site from the National Archives The National Archives celebrates Women's History Month, recognizing the great contributions that women have made to our nation. Learn about the history of women in the United States by exploring their stories through letters, photographs, film, and other primary sources.
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Post by andie on Mar 4, 2018 12:32:32 GMT
www.newsweek.com/womens-history-month-facts-about-womens-history-inspiring-women-824838WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2018: 7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT 21ST CENTURY LADIES In 1987, the National Women's History Project (NWHP) helped lead a campaign to launch Women's History Month, a time designated for recognizing accomplishments made by women throughout history. In honor of the month-long celebration, seven inspiring facts about women today. Women are taking initiative within the business world: As of 2015, women in the U.S. owned more than 9.4 million firms, generating $1.5 trillion in sales, according to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Women of color, however, own 2.9 million firms. Women tend to live longer than men: Females longevity is seen across every country worldwide. This can be partly attributed to estrogen, a hormone that has protective capabilities. A transgender woman was elected to office for the first time ever: In 2017, Danica Roem became the first openly trans woman to be elected when Virginia voted her into the House of Delegates. The 32-year-old managed to beat Republican candidate Bob Marshall, who established a firm stance against the LBGTQ community. More women are joining the military: Today, women make up 15 percent of active military personnel. While the field is still dominated by males, this percentage is a small boost from the reported 11 percent enlisted in 1990. Women are increasingly enrolling in law school: As of now, women make up 50.3 percent of current law school graduates, according to a report from Law 360. However, these graduates are seeing fewer employment opportunities—they represent just 35 percent of lawyers at firms nationwide Women in Hollywood are leading the charge against sexual harassment: More than 300 women working in the entertainment industry—from Natalie Portman to America Fererra—joined forces in January 2018 to launch the Times Up initiative to help put an end to sexual misconduct. "To women in every industry who are subjected to indignities and offensive behavior that they are expected to tolerate to make a living: We stand with you. We support you," read an open letter. The movement has raised $20 million to date.
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Joey
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Post by Joey on Mar 5, 2018 7:25:24 GMT
A whole month?
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Post by andie on Mar 5, 2018 11:58:14 GMT
Yup....an entire month. So be extra nice to Mrs. joey.  |
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Post by andie on Mar 7, 2018 14:08:46 GMT
Being a Strong and Clever Woman Quotes
A strong woman always knows how to use all her exceptional abilities which no man has: the ability to seem weak and helpless, logic, intuition and emotional connection.
Really strong women always take the criticism: they take it seriously, but not personally, trying to learn from it. If there is nothing truthful in the criticism, every strong woman will allow it to roll off her.
A strong woman never blames others for her failures. She knows that she takes her life into her own hands!
Strong women are fearless. They are not afraid of storms: in storms the learn how to sail their ship!
Strong women often make mistakes, `cause they always make decisions. If a woman has never made any mistakes, she`s never made any decisions!
A strong woman never gives up, trying to do what she really wants to do. She knows that she cannot go wrong with love and inspiration!
Strong women must always be clever. They talk too much but don`t tell even the half they know.
Strong women are smart enough to go through all open doors.
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Post by andie on Mar 7, 2018 14:10:48 GMT
Strong Independent Women Quotes for Leaders
If you want to learn how to run the world, start with your family! After understanding all the moments of running your home, you`ll manage to run the country!
When you want to hear something pleasant and promising, ask a man; when you want to get great results, ask a woman!
Strong women are bossy women! Bossy women are passionate, engaged, ambitious, and don`t mind learning. Be a bossy woman!
If you want to be a champion, don`t forget about self-awareness. Self-awareness is the most important thing on your way to success.
Near a strong woman, you`ll find only a strong man, who was strengthened thanks to her character.
It`s difficult for strong women to live in the common world: strong women build their own worlds, attracting worthy people to share worlds with.
As a rule, strong independent women grow out strong willed little girls. Train your will power as early as you can!
Strong women make the world safer for men, while strong men make it unsafe for women!
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Joey
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Loyal member, member number 100, contest winner & super-poster
[TI38] Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.
Posts: 14,129
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"http://www.eurogarden.ro/images/galerie/galerie9/1873-flower_garden.jpg"}
Year of Birth: Before dirt
Nationality: Euro-American
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Post by Joey on Mar 7, 2018 19:12:04 GMT
I'm always nice to the Mrs.
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Post by andie on Mar 8, 2018 17:17:53 GMT
I'm always nice to the Mrs. I know. I was just teasing. |
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