Have You Met Her?

We're doing something a little different today... I'm going to share a basic history of the history of gerrymandering and then tell you about an amazing women TODAY who has decided to use her voice to shine a light on this threat to democracy. Meet Kate Compton Barr, a candidate for North Carolina Senate in District 37.

Visit Kate Compton's campaign website here: https://www.katebarrcantwin.com/

To see who YOUR US State rates in redistricting practices, visit https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/

Join us today to learn about the life of this seven-term Congresswoman who (although small in stature) was never afraid to speak up, challenge traditions, improve the lives of those in her community, inspire others, and with all her might shove our country onward into a more inclusive space. Shirley was a catalyst for change and has been called an inspiration for MANY politicians today. I found some awesome audio to go along with this episode, so you'll get to hear Shirley in her own voice.

Today we are going to celebrate Jeannette Rankin for the act that she wanted to be remembered for: she is the only woman who ever voted to give all women in the United States the right to vote. Jeannette Rankin was not one to back down from a fight, or to speak her truth even when it was unpopular. There is much to admire about this amazing woman who paved a way to congress for many other women to follow....

Join me this week to hear about the incredible life of Belva Lockwood. Belva had ambition, intelligence and ability... but unfortunately, she was a woman. Her entire life was full of people telling her "no," but she decided to do the things anyway. Her goals were big, and she didn't stop fighting until she achieved them.

If you are in the United States, please take a minute to check your voter registration... we have an important election coming up!

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Join me to learn about the life of this colorful feminist trailblazer... the first woman to ever have her name appear on a Presidential Ballot. Victoria had a lot to say... first, for the spirits of the deceased. Next, for women like herself who had no legal protection after divorce. Finally, during her presidential campaign... where her platform included women's suffrage, regulation of monopolies, abolition of the death penalty, and welfare for the poor. We don't know how many votes she received on election day, but we can appreciate the fact that she made the first crack in the door that has kept women out of the Presidency of the United States.

This week we are learning about the prominent, dedicated journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who wanted people around the world to see what she was seeing. She wanted to share the truth. Known for her infectious laugh and finding the humanity in every story, Shireen chose to find joy every day.

To see one of her last reports, visit the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbNtBxD7UQU&t=13s

In this week's episode, we'll follow Veronica Guerin on her dangerous travels to unravel the truth about the heroin crisis in Dublin and her attempts to expose the criminals who were profiting. Her journalistic ethics were murky, and she seemed to have no internal desire for self-preservation... but you HAVE to admire her bravery and desire to do what she believed was right.

Join me this week to learn about the woman who earned the unofficial title of "the First Lady of Black Press" for her hard work, fearless questions, and honest writing. Her adventures took her all over the world, and her strong sense of right and wrong drove her to fight for equality in an influential way. And if a certain President of the United States got his feathers ruffled along the way?... Ethel wasn't afraid of that either!

Our world has been blessed with many amazing female journalists... and so we're going to learn about four of them this month. We're going to start with the confident, opinionated Nellie Bly who was a pioneer in the concept of investigate journalism. Learn about her adventures and maybe be inspired by her views that woman were capable, should be supported, and that the most importantly, that those people who were suffering should be shown compassion and care.

For a fun video about Nellie, visit the youtube link here: https://youtu.be/ACz2bwF1gEs?si=FniGpU0Zk5-jLMVd

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Join me today to learn about the woman whose unique cells were "immortal." A cell sample taken during a procedure (without her consent or knowledge) would change the world of medicine. Learn about this amazing woman who was mostly unknown until 60 years after her death... even though many of the vaccines, treatments, and understanding of cells that we have today wouldn't be possible without her contribution. Honor her by learning about her life.