Tag: women’s rights
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Explore Kristen Clarke’s historic role as the first Black woman to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and her efforts to protect voting rights, combat discrimination, and fight hate crimes.
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As Michigan celebrates Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2024, Justice Kyra Harris Bolden stands as a living testament to progress. Bolden, the first Black woman to serve on the Michigan Supreme Court, reflects on her groundbreaking role…
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Explore the groundbreaking career of Jane Bolin, the first Black female judge in U.S. history, who shattered racial and gender barriers in the legal profession and fought for equality.
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Explore the inspiring story of Bernice Mathews, Reno’s first Black City Council member and a steadfast advocate for women’s rights and education. Discover her remarkable journey, accomplishments, and enduring legacy.
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All about Eunice Carter, one of the first Black women prosecutors in America, who left a solid legacy in the criminal justice system of the 1930s. Discover how she played a pivotal role in taking down notorious mob…
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