DOCSLIB.ORG

Congressional Record—Senate S4381

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Congressional Record—Senate S4381 May 10, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4381 Whereas, exactly 1 year later, that discus- War—African Americans were still de- rector, vice president, and president. sion led to the formation of Concerns of Po- nied the full rights of citizenship. Afri- As director the NAACP’s Anti-Lynch- lice Survivors, Inc. at the first annual Na- can Americans were forced to endure ing Campaign, Talbert traveled the Na- tional Police Survivors Seminar, which drew the daily humiliation of economic ex- tion giving speeches to black and white 110 law enforcement survivors from through- out the United States; ploitation and social segregation with audiences. She once wrote that ‘‘By her Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. almost no recourse. Racial tensions peculiar position the colored woman has grown to serve over 15,000 surviving fam- boiled over into riots and lynchings. It has gained clear powers of observation ilies of fallen law enforcement officers by was at this critical juncture in our na- and judgment—exactly the sort of pow- providing healing, love, and the opportunity tion’s history that a group of con- ers which are today peculiarly nec- for a renewed life; cerned citizens, answering freedom’s essary to the building of an ideal coun- Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. and its 48 chapters throughout the United call, gathered together to form the Na- try.’’ With every public education cam- States— tional Association for the Advance- paign, every fight over a judicial nomi- (1) provide a program of peer support and ment of Colored People in New York nation, and every lobbying effort to counseling to law enforcement survivors for City. pass progressive legislation, the 365 days a year; Since its founding, the NAACP has NAACP takes us one step closer to the (2) helps survivors obtain the death bene- fought for the social, political, and eco- ‘‘ideal country’’ that Mary Talbert en- fits to which they are entitled; and nomic equality of all Americans and (3) sponsors scholarships for children and visioned. surviving spouses to pursue post-secondary has sought to eliminate racial dis- While the NAACP’s mission is to education; crimination. And the NAACP has never fight for the rights of African Ameri- Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. wavered from its commitment to non- cans, it has always been a multiracial sponsors a year-round series of seminars, violence in achieving these goals. and multicultural organization. Many meetings and youth activities, including the In 1918, the NAACP successfully pres- National Police Survivors’ Seminar during of its founding members were white, in- sured President Wilson to publicly con- cluding Oswald Garrison Villiard, Mary National Police Week, retreats for parents, demn lynching and continued to raise spouses, siblings, and programs and summer White Ovington, and Henry Moscowitz. awareness about the horrific crime. In activities for young and adolescent children; As we celebrate the accomplishments Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. 1930, the NAACP began its long history helps law enforcement agencies cope with of protesting judicial nominees who op- of the NAACP, we must also honor the the loss of an officer by promoting the adop- pose the advancement of civil rights, values upon which it was founded, for tion of standardized policies and procedures with the successful defeat of John there is much work left to be done, and for line-of-duty deaths; and Parker to the Supreme Court. The the same tireless dedication and clar- Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. NAACP fought for, and ultimately ity of purpose will be required to con- inspires the public to recognize the sacrifices tinue onward. made by law enforcement families by en- achieved, desegregation of the military couraging all citizens of the United States to and other federal government institu- Despite the last century of achieve- tie a blue ribbon to their car antenna during tions. The NAACP was victorious in ments, substantial racial disparities National Police Week: Now, therefore, be it Buchanan vs. Warley, where the Su- persist in educational achievement, ac- Resolved, That the Senate— preme Court held that states cannot cess to health care, and economic pros- (1) designates May 14, 2006, as ‘‘National restrict and segregate residential dis- perity. Hurricane Katrina highlighted Police Survivors Day’’; and tricts. And of course, in the seminal the tragic and enduring link between (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Police Survivors’ Day case of Brown v. Board of Education, race and poverty in our country, as with appropriate ceremonies to pay respect the NAACP successfully argued that well as emphasized our nation’s failure to— the ‘‘separate, but equal’’ doctrine is to care for those among us least able to (A) the survivors of the fallen heroes of law unconstitutional, thereby making seg- provide for themselves. We must con- enforcement; and regation in public schools illegal. tinue vigilantly to guard against the (B) the fallen law enforcement officers In the 1960s, the NAACP was a leader resurgence of discriminatory practices who, through their courageous deeds, have in the fight to eradicate Jim Crow laws that would deprive African Americans made the ultimate sacrifice in service to and abolish segregation. And the of the most fundamental right of de- their community. NAACP was integral to the passage of mocracy—the right to vote. We must f the Civil Rights Act of 1957, 1960, and continue to work to guarantee that HONORING THE NAACP ON THE OC- 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and every citizen is able to vote and that CASION OF ITS 97TH ANNIVER- the Fair Housing Rights Act. every vote is counted. And this sum- SARY In short, the NAACP has been a cata- mer, we must reauthorize the Voting Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask lyst for social change in this country, Rights Act. winning landmark court decisions and unanimous consent that the Judiciary The NAACP has always stood ready advocating for civil rights laws that Committee be discharged from further to face these and other challenges. have walked our nation closer to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 335, and Ninety-seven years after a group of promise of equality envisioned in our the Senate proceed to its consider- concerned citizens assembled in New Constitution. ation. York around the common goal of cre- Notwithstanding its powerful voice The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ating a more just society, the NAACP’s and extraordinary accomplishments, objection, it is so ordered. The clerk half million members continue to lead we must never forget that the NAACP will report. Freedom’s march. The assistant legislative clerk read works through the tireless efforts of its For the battles it has fought, and for as follows: individual members, united around a the battles it has yet to fight, our na- A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 335) common vision of justice and equality. honoring and praising the National Associa- During desperate times, legendary tion is forever in debt to the NAACP. tion for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP members such as Thurgood Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask on the occasion of its 97th anniversary. Marshall, Rosa Parks, and Medger unanimous consent that the concur- There being no objection, the Senate Evars made historic stands in service rent resolution be agreed to, the pre- proceeded to consider the concurrent of the movement of civil rights. amble be agreed to, the motion to re- resolution. However, equally as important are consider be laid upon the table, and Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I urge the ‘‘everyday’’ contributions of orga- that any statements relating thereto my colleagues to support H. Con. Res. nizers and activists. One example is be printed in the RECORD, without fur- 335, a concurrent resolution honoring Mary Burnett Talbert. Originally a ther intervening action or debate. and praising the National Association teacher in Little Rock, AR, Talbert The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without for the Advancement of Colored People eventually moved with her husband to objection, it is so ordered. for 97 years of championing the cause Buffalo, NY, where she received an ad- of equality in the United States. vanced degree. An active member of The concurrent resolution (H. Con. At the dawn of the 20th century—al- her community, Talbert was one of the Res. 335) was agreed to. most 56 years after the end of the Civil founders of the NAACP and later its di- The preamble was agreed to. VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:42 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S10MY6.REC S10MY6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S4382 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 10, 2006 EXECUTIVE CALENDAR now pending, nothing will be done on you, America, if you make less than health care in the Senate. $75,000 a year; that is your tax cut; be It is no wonder to me the American prepared, party on. But if you happen NOMINATION DISCHARGED people are cynical about this process. to be making $1 million a year, well, Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, as in exec- There are so many things we need to that is another story. This Republican utive session, I ask unanimous consent do. We are 5 days away from the dead- tax cut, which they just have to have, that the nomination of George McDade line on Medicare prescription Part D. means about $42,000 less in taxes paid Staples, PN 1361, be discharged from My best estimate is 50 percent of the by someone making $1 million a year. the Foreign Relations Committee and people we had hoped would enroll have No time for drugs imported from Canada for people on fixed incomes placed on the calendar.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • EXHIBITION CHECKLIST Bound up Together: on the 100Th Anniversary of the 19Th Amendment
    EXHIBITION CHECKLIST Bound up Together: On the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment NATALIA ALMONTE Un día como hoy (A day like today), 2019-20 Video installation, sandbags, shipping pallets, 10:14 min., dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist. NFS In the site-specific video installation Un día como hoy (A day like today), Almonte uses abstracted footage, sounds, and voiceover to create a portrait of her grandmother to shed light on the U.S. exploitation of Puerto Rican women for the non-consensual and hazardous clinical trials of the first U.S. birth control pill, Enovid, in the 1950s. The clinical trials of Enovid are part of a long history of forced sterilization and reproductive coercion in the U.S. that includes programs under Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1936 Puerto Rican Relief Administration, which targeted low income, unemployed and uneducated women who were coerced to comply in order to obtain work in the burgeoning needlework and textile industries. Enovid research and trials were conducted under the guidance of legendary birth control activist and Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger. Un día como hoy is an historical reminder of our current moment, as evidenced by recent news of the forced sterilization of immigrant women by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) exposed by Dawn Wooten, a licensed practical nurse at the Georgia ICE detention facility. NATALIA ALMONTE Ombligo (The Pill Series), 2019 Digital print, 25 1/4” x 20 1/4” Courtesy of the artist $950 Natalia Almonte created works in The Pill Series, three of which are from her grandmother’s Polaroids, with symbolic imagery and materials such as eggshell membrane protein.
    [Show full text]
  • Records of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, 1895–1992
    A Guide to the Microfilm Edition of BLACK STUDIES RESEARCH SOURCES Microfilms from Major Archival and Manuscript Collections General Editors: John H. Bracey, Jr. and August Meier In cooperation with RESEARCH COLLECTIONS IN WOMEN’S STUDIES General Editors: Anne Firor Scott and William H. Chafe RECORDS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLORED WOMEN’S CLUBS, 1895–1992 PART 2: President’s Office Files, 1958–1968 Consulting Editor Lillian Serece Williams Department of Women’s Studies The University at Albany State University of New York Associate Editor and Guide Compiled by Randolph Boehm A microfilm project of UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS OF AMERICA An Imprint of CIS 4520 East-West Highway • Bethesda, MD 20814-3389 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Records of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, 1895–1992 [microform] / consulting editor, Lillian Serece Williams ; associate editor, Randolph Boehm. microfilm reels. — (Black studies research sources in cooperation with Research collections in women’s studies) Accompanied by printed reel guide compiled by Randolph Boehm, entitled: A guide to the microfilm edition of Records of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, 1895–1992. Contents: pt. 1. Minutes of national conventions, publications, and president’s office correspondence—pt. 2. President’s Office Files, 1958–1968. ISBN 1-55655-504-0 (pt. 2 : microfilm) 1. National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (U.S.)—Archives. 2. Afro-American women—Societies and clubs—History—20th century— Sources. 3. Afro-Americans—Societies, etc.—History—20th century—Sources. I. Williams, Lillian Serece. II. Boehm, Randolph. III. National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (U.S.).
    [Show full text]
  • The Anti-Lynching Crusaders: a Study of Black Women’S Activism
    THE ANTI-LYNCHING CRUSADERS: A STUDY OF BLACK WOMEN’S ACTIVISM by TIFFANY A. PLAYER (Under the Direction of Diane Batts Morrow) ABSTRACT In June 1922, the Anti-Lynching Crusaders created a mass social movement, led by black women, to eradicate lynching. Over the course of six months, ALC leaders, under the auspices of the NAACP, mobilized a network of experienced club and church women to harness the anger and vulnerability of the black community into a viable reform endeavor, to influence the moral consciousness of white Americans and to secure passage of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill. Led by veteran clubwoman, Mary Burnett Talbert, members used prayers, newspaper ads, and community gatherings to compel its biracial audiences to broaden their view of lynching from a regional race problem to an issue of national import. They also pledged to raise one million dollars and mobilize one million supporters. The ALC used religious and moralistic language to refute any rationale for race violence. Their efforts succeeded in broadening the base of anti- lynching supporters. INDEX WORDS: Anti-Lynching Crusaders, Black women’s reform, Anti-Lynching Reform, NAACP, Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill, Mary B. Talbert THE ANTI-LYNCHING CRUSADERS: A STUDY OF BLACK WOMEN’S ACTIVISM by TIFFANY A. PLAYER B.A., Rice University, 1996 A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of The University of Georgia in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF ARTS ATHENS, GEORGIA 2008 © 2008 Tiffany A. Player All Rights Reserved THE ANTI-LYNCHING CRUSADERS: A STUDY OF BLACK WOMEN’S ACTIVISM by TIFFANY A.
    [Show full text]
  • This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers Directed by Talvin Wilks
    This Bitter Earth By Harrison David Rivers Directed by Talvin Wilks A Penumbra Theatre Company production April 26 through May 20, 2018 ©2018 Penumbra Theatre Company by Thembi Duncan This Bitter Earth “We are in this business not just to move audiences with great art, but to support justice, to use the unique power of theatre to open hearts and minds.” —Sarah Bellamy, Artistic Director ABOUT PENUMBRA THEATRE COMPANY Conceived in the Black Arts Movement and Founded in 1976 by Artistic Director Emeritus Lou Bellamy, Penumbra Theatre Company has long served as a nurturing space for the artistic exploration of the African American experience. As the sole professional African American theatre in Minnesota, Penumbra carries forth a long, proud tradition of providing career-building opportunities to theatre practitioners of color, both on and off-stage. Penumbra has produced all ten of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson’s Century Cycle plays, cementing his renown as one of the most important playwrights of modern time. Penumbra Theatre’s production history spans the depth and breadth of the African American theatrical canon, illuminating pioneers such as Lorraine Hansberry (A Raisin in the Sun, Les Blancs) and Charles Fuller (A Soldier’s Play, Zooman and the Sign), genre-bender Ntozake Shange (Spell #7, for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf), late 20th century stalwarts August Wilson and Pearl Cleage (Flyin’ West, Blues for an Alabama Sky), and emerging stars such as Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and Dominique Morisseau (Sunset Baby, Detroit ’67). Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity signifies the cornerstone of Penumbra’s contribution to the black musical theatre tradition.
    [Show full text]
  • “Any Power Strong Enough to Assist in the Hour of Distress”
    “Any Power Strong Enough to Assist in the Hour of Distress”: African American Women, International Human Rights Law, and the Court of Public Opinion Brandy Thomas Wells Assistant Professor of History Oklahoma State University Black Women’s Organizing Founding Members, National Association of Colored Women (NACW) July 1896 Public Domain Officers of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), 1935 Public Domain Cambridge Petition European Conference Participation, 1890s Hallie Quinn Brown Mary Church Terrell Ida B. Wells Barnett 1919 Mary Burnett Talbert “Mary Morris Burnett Talbert: Eighth Spingarn Medalist.” Crisis Magazine 24 , No. 3 (July 1922): 125. Photo Credit: Unknown. Cleveland Gazette, November 22, 1919 The Lexington Herald, October 19, 1919 Morning Oregonian, February 22, 1920 Disillusionment turned Distinct Feminist Internationalism 1930s Lugenia Burns Hope (back row, far right) and members of the International Council of Women of the Darker Races, circa 1930. Courtesy of Robert W. Woodruff Library Archives, Atlanta University Center, Neighborhood Union Collection. The Scottsboro 9 Black Women & The Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom The Scottsboro Boys, with attorney Samuel Leibowitz, under guard by the state militia, 1932 The United Nations Educator and Civil Rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune and Dorothy Ferebee shaking hands, 1938. (Photo by Afro American Newspapers/Gado/Getty Images) NCNW International Night, 1950 From Left to Right, Dr. Dorothy B. Ferebee, NCNW President, Dean Acheson (Secretary of State), Edith Sampson, alternate U.S. delegate to the United Nations, and Mary McLeod Bethune, Council President Emeritus. As pictured in The Chicago Defender, December 2, 1950 The United Nations U.S. President Harry Truman, far left, poses with, left to right, Mary McLeod Bethune, retiring founder-president of the National Council of Negro Women, Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, Ambassador of India to the United States, and Dr.
    [Show full text]
  • Mary Burnett Talbert (1866-1923) of Buffalo and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929- 1994) of Long Island; And
    Welcome to the New York State Senate Women of Distinction Exhibit MARCH 2013 Dear Friends: Women have been prominent in shaping our American history. To celebrate these women, and in recognition of Women’s History Month, the New York State Senate developed the Historic Women of Distinction exhibit. Every March, we celebrate famous women in several disciplines whose contributions have earned them recognition as New York’s Historic Women of Distinction. The Women of Distinction exhibit features historic New York Blankwomen, from suffragists to geneticist, labor organizer to entertainers, whose contributions are still felt today and who stand as an inspiration to the next generation of inventors, explorers and achievers. Some of the women in the display include Susan B. Anthony, Lucille Ball, “Grandma Moses” Robertson, Harriet Tubman, Emma Willard, among others, all with strong links to New York State. Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the enormous contributions of great women from our past. The Women of Distinction exhibit highlights just a few of these extraordinary women and demonstrates the indelible mark that they have made on our great state. Established in 1998, the Women of Distinction program was created to recognize the historic contribution of New York women who exemplify personal excellence, courage, selflessness, integrity and perseverance and serve as an example to all New Yorkers. The Senate’s Historical Women of Distinction is an annual celebration that coincides with national Women’s History Month, observed in March. We hope you will take the time to enjoy our exhibit and marvel at the accomplishments of our fellow New Yorkers.
    [Show full text]
  • Fighting for Recognition: the Role African Americans Played in World Fairs Andrew R
    State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College Digital Commons at Buffalo State History Theses History and Social Studies Education 12-2011 Fighting for Recognition: The Role African Americans played in World Fairs Andrew R. Valint Buffalo State, [email protected] Advisor Felix L. Armfield, Ph.D., Professor of History First Reader Felix L. Armfield, Ph.D., Professor of History Second Reader Gary Marotta, Ph.D., Professor of History Department Chair Andrew D. Nicholls To learn more about the History and Social Studies Education Department and its educational programs, research, and resources, go to http://history.buffalostate.edu/. Recommended Citation Valint, Andrew R., "Fighting for Recognition: The Role African Americans played in World Fairs" (2011). History Theses. Paper 3. Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/history_theses Part of the African History Commons, and the United States History Commons State University of New York College at Buffalo Department of History Fighting for Recognition: The Role African Americans played in World Fairs A Thesis in History By Andrew R. Valint Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts December 2011 Approved by: Felix L. Armfield, Ph.D. Professor of History Chairperson of the Committee/Thesis Advisor Andrew D. Nicholls, Ph.D. Chair and Professor of History Kevin Railey, Ph.D. Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School 1 Table of Contents Introduction. 3 Ch. 1 The Transformation of American Leisure. 4-14 Ch. 2 Women Joining the Fight. 15-24 Ch. 3 Chicago’s World’s Columbian Exposition.
    [Show full text]
  • Centennial Events Planned in Communities Across the Country
    Equality Day is August 26 March is Women's History Month NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY ALLIANCE Women Win the Vote Before1920 Celebrating the Centennial of Women's Suffrage 1920 & Beyond You're Invited! Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote Learn What’s Happening in Your State HROUGHOUT 2019 and 2020, Americans will Tcelebrate the centennial of the extension of the right to vote to women. When Congress passed the 19th Amendment in 1919, and 36 states ratified it by August 1920, women’s right to vote was enshrined in the U.S. Constitution. Now there are local, state and national centennial celebrations in the works including shows and parades, parties and plays, films © Ann Altman and performers, teas and more. Learn more, get involved, enjoy the activities, and recognize as never Centennial Events Planned in before that women’s hard fought achievements are an important part Communities Across the Country of American history. OR MORE THAN a year, women amendment in June 2019, some states Inside This Issue: throughout the country have been have been commemorating their Fmeeting, planning and organizing legislature’s ratification 100 years ago Great Resources for the 2020 centennial of women with official proclamations, historical winning the right to vote. The focal reenactments, exhibits, events and more. Tahesha Way, New Jersey Secretary of 100 Suffragists point is passage of the 19th Amendment, There is a wealth of material available State, at the Alice Paul Institute during a Spring 2019 press conference on state African American celebrated on Equality Day, August 26, here and online which will help you stay suffrage centennial plans.
    [Show full text]
  • “Young, Gifted & Black: 40 Years of Preparing
    THE OFFICE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN AFFAIRS E-NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OAAA STUDENTS “YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK: 40 YEARS OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE QUEST” WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 OAAA ANNOUNCEMENTS & SERVICES QUOTE OF THE WEEK Black Fridays Calculus Tutoring Friday, September 16th Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 1:30 pm of those who would be affected by it. WEB DuBois Conference Room LPJ Cultural Center -- Marian Anderson (Small Group Tutoring) Food + Fellowship SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT IMPORTANT NOTICE ACHIEVEMENTS Thursday, September 15th is the deadline for current students to have proof of health insurance with the University. If you do not document coverage, you may be billed for the 2016-2017 premium ($2613 per year). For details, visit the Student Financial Services website (http://sfs.virginia.edu) Yolande Bertille Pokam Tchuisseu is a Fourth year student from Takoma Park, Maryland, studying cognitive science and Application is now on line for the GradSTAR: neuroscience in the College of Mentoring Program – Deadline Friday, September 23rd by 5:00 pm Arts & Sciences. She plans to Develop a one-to-one relationship with a UVA faculty or professional staff in 2016-2017 attend medical school after pursuing a Masters of Public http://oaaa.virginia.edu/faculty-mentoring-program-application Health degree next year. Personal Branding Seminar Series – On-line application coming soon! Yolande is very active in All students are encouraged to explore these professional development opportunities. For University life as the President more information, see the OAAA Program webpage or contact Dean Grimes of the Student Telemedicine Organization, Facilitator in the ([email protected]) First Year Seminar Program, a Peer Advisor & GradSTAR assistant for the Office of African-American Affairs, RTB 4.0 Study & Tutoring Sessions – Fall Semester and past President of the Gates Millennium Scholars.
    [Show full text]
  • Faye Glenn Abdellah 1919 - • As a Nurse Researcher Transformed Nursing Theory, Nursing Care, and Nursing Education
    Faye Glenn Abdellah 1919 - • As a nurse researcher transformed nursing theory, nursing care, and nursing education • Moved nursing practice beyond the patient to include care of families and the elderly • First nurse and first woman to serve as Deputy Surgeon General Bella Abzug 1920 – 1998 • As an attorney and legislator championed women’s rights, human rights, equality, peace and social justice • Helped found the National Women’s Political Caucus Abigail Adams 1744 – 1818 • An early feminist who urged her husband, future president John Adams to “Remember the Ladies” and grant them their civil rights • Shaped and shared her husband’s political convictions Jane Addams 1860 – 1935 • Through her efforts in the settlement movement, prodded America to respond to many social ills • Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 Madeleine Korbel Albright 1937 – • First female Secretary of State • Dedicated to policies and institutions to better the world • A sought-after global strategic consultant Tenley Albright 1934 – • First American woman to win a world figure skating championship; triumphed in figure skating after overcoming polio • First winner of figure skating’s triple crown • A surgeon and blood plasma researcher who works to eradicate polio around the world Louisa May Alcott 1832 – 1888 • Prolific author of books for American girls. Most famous book is Little Women • An advocate for abolition and suffrage – the first woman to register to vote in Concord, Massachusetts in 1879 Florence Ellinwood Allen 1884 – 1966 • A pioneer in the legal field with an amazing list of firsts: The first woman elected to a judgeship in the U.S. First woman to sit on a state supreme court.
    [Show full text]
  • Celebrating Black History Month
    Celebrating Black History Month Teaching Guide/Student Worksheets This guide supports the use of the profiles Celebrating Black History Month. It offers vocabulary words from the text and several short answer questions based on the content of each profile. In some cases, references to related websites are included with additional materials about the person or their pursuits. Lastly, the guide includes two or three activities per profile called “Newspaper Tie-ins.” These activities suggest how to bring the lessons of these historical figures into the present, to make their lives relevant and apply the lessons to today’s news. These graphic organizers were created for students in grades 4-8 and can be narrowed or expanded to accommodate the needs of each instructor’s class. Feel free to modify these activities or create your own. Written by Mary Hadigan Miller, Educational Services Director for the New York News Publishers Association – Newspaper In Education Program All rights reserved, 2013 Any questions contact Mary at [email protected] or call 518-449-1667 Common Core State Standards Chart Anchor Anchor Anchor Anchor Standards for Standards for Lesson Standards Standards for Standards for History/Social Speaking and for Reading Writing Language Studies Listening Jones 1, 4, 9 1, 7, 9 4 1, 4, 9 Talbert 1, 6 2, 4, 8 1, 3, 4 3 1, 2, 6 Johnson 2, 8, 9 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 6 4, 7, 8 Haley 1, 3, 7 1, 4, 5, 7 2, 3, 4, 6 1, 2 5, 6, 8 Teachers, use this chart as quick reference to find a lesson and the corresponding Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
    [Show full text]
  • New York State Senate's "Women of Distinction"Exhibit
    Welcome to the New York State Senate Women of Distinction Exhibit MARCH 2017 Dear Friends: Women have been prominent in shaping our American history. To celebrate these women, and in recognition of Women’s History Month, the New York State Senate developed the Historic Women of Distinction exhibit. Every March, we celebrate famous women in several disciplines whose contributions have earned them recognition as New York’s Historic Women of Distinction. The Women of Distinction exhibit features historic New York women, from suffragists to geneticists, labor organizers to entertainers, whose contributions are still felt today and who stand as an inspiration to the next generation of inventors, explorers and achievers. Some of the women in the display include Susan B. Anthony, Lucille Ball, “Grandma Moses” Robertson, Harriet TubmanBlank and Emma Willard, among others - all with strong links to New York State. Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the enormous contributions of great women from our past. The Women of Distinction exhibit highlights just a few of these extraordinary women and demonstrates the indelible mark that they have made on our great state. Established in 1998, the Women of Distinction program was created to recognize the historic contribution of New York women who exemplify personal excellence, courage, selflessness, integrity and perseverance and serve as an example to all New Yorkers. The Senate’s Historical Women of Distinction is an annual celebration that coincides with national Women’s History Month, observed in March. We hope you will take the time to enjoy our exhibit and marvel at the accomplishments of our fellow New Yorkers.
    [Show full text]