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#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory poet and activist Emma Lazarus was born. Emma is best known for her poem “The New Colossus” which is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.

Trailblazing Women Episode 22 l Vicki Estrada

Trailblazer Vicki Estrada is a strong, Latina transgender woman. The renowned landscape architect and urban designer, created some of the most iconic places and spaces in San Diego. A year ago, she was appointed by the governor to the California Arts Council, which provides millons of dollars in grants to support the state's most underfunded communities. Estrada, is also an outspoken supporter of the LGBTQ community. In 2006 at the age of 53, Estrada had gender reassignment surgery and wasn't shy about telling the whole world about it. Sandra Maas shares her story.

Women in Sports and Title IX: Past, Present & Future

Celebrate the legacy of Title IX during its 50th anniversary.

[...]Laws made by men, under a government of men, interpreted by men and for the benefit of men. The only chance women have for justice in this country is to violate the law, as I have done, and as I shall continue to do," - Susan B. Anthony #OnThisDay in #WomensHistory Susan B. Anthony's trial for illegally voting in the 1872 presidential election began. She was fined $100. She refused to pay the fine.

Intervention and Collaborative Prevention for Domestic Violence

How do intervention and prevention programs help to increase the safety of domestic violence victims?

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Watch the latest episode of WMC's Emmy nominated series, Trailblazing Women. Americans are reeling with grief, anger, and frustration after the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where two teachers and 19 children were killed by a lone gunman. It’s the deadliest school shooting since the Sandy Hook massacre a decade ago. The tragic event has Trailblazer Wendy Wheatcroft fired up to accomplish what the federal government has failed to do; enact meaningful gun control laws that prevent violence. Wheatcroft is a mother, a teacher, and a longtime gun safety activist. She is also a survivor of gun violence herself. She shared her story and her mission with Sandra Maas as our nation recognizes National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory, suffragist, labor reform advocate, and newspaper owner Victoria Woodhull was nominated as the first woman candidate for U.S. president for the Equal Rights Party.

Trailblazing Women Episode 20 l Cat Zingano

Mixed martial artist Cat Zingano is one of the top female fighters in the world and among the first generation of women to break into the male-dominated sport. Cat participated in the second female fight in Ultimate Fighting Championship history and was the first woman to win a UFC fight by TKO. She is also the first mother to compete in the UFC. Now signed with Bellator MMA, the 39-year-old warrior is still defeating competitors half her age. But along with her victories, Cat has experienced some very hard knocks; from physical injuries to the devastating loss of her husband to suicide. Sandra Maas shares this trailblazer’s remarkable story of strength. ⁠

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old during the American Revolution, rode over 40 miles on horseback in the middle of the night to warn the American militia that the British were invading.

Happy #EarthDay! Today we celebrate the women who have played essential roles in protecting the natural world. Successful environmental movements have long relied on women’s abilities to build partnerships, shift public opinions and secure accountability from public officials. What women environmentalist inspires you the most?

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory Anne Sullivan Macy, teacher and companion of Helen Keller, was born.

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory in 1939, #MarianAnderson sang at the Lincoln Memorial for a crowd of more than 75,000 people. Anderson was one of the finest contraltos of the twentieth century and she spent her career breaking down barriers for future African American performers. In 1955, Anderson became the first African American singer to perform as a member of the Metropolitan Opera.

Trailblazing Women Episode 19 l Olga Kovalchuk

Olga Kovalchuk is among the first wave of Ukrainian refugees welcomed into the US. A single mother of 4, Olga is a strong, accomplished woman who speaks 5 languages and worked as a tutor and translator before fleeing her war torn homeland to save her children. Sadly, her 9-year old daughter was left behind when her ex-husband failed to meet her at the border as promised. Olga shares her harrowing escape filled with heartache and hope with Sandra Maas.

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory a horrendous fire destroyed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory that occupied the top three floors of the Asch Building in Greenwich Village. The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire claimed the lives of 146 garment workers, mostly young immigrant women and girls, and 23 men. This day will live in infamy in New York City as one of the most tragic scenes of loss of human life, as the garment workers were either burned alive trying to escape or jumped to their death falling to the sidewalk below. The fire started in a scrap bin, although the actual cause is still unknown. The situation was made worse by the practice of locking doors leading in and out of the work area to deter theft, as well as having only one fully working elevator. Many women attempted to use the fire escape, only to have it collapse under their weight and bring them to an untimely and unnecessary death. Following the tragedy, 400,000 people attended a funeral procession for the victims and watched as 120,000 men, women, and children marched in the memory of seven unidentified victims. The Sunday after the fire on April 2, a meeting was held at the Metropolitan Opera House where activist Rose Schneiderman, a leader of the Shirtwaist Makers Union, gave a meaningful speech on deplorable working conditions in factories, the dreadful loss of young lives, and what that meant to New York City garment workers. This meeting and the work of the New York Factory Investigative Commission, led to thirty-six of the new labor related bills that were adopted by the state legislature. This helped transform the labor code in New York State. Frances Perkins, then Head of the New York Consumers League, witnessed the incident alongside numerous bystanders. She was stirred to action and left her post at the Consumers League and became Executive Secretary for the Committee on Safety for the City of New York. Later she would be appointed Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt where she s

"I've got something for the girls of Savannah, and all of America, and all the world, and we're going to start it tonight!" #OnThisDay in #WomensHistory Juliette Gordon Low assembled 18 girls together in Savannah, Georgia, for the first-ever Girl Scout meeting. Low envisioned an organization that would bring girls out of their homes to serve their communities, experience the outdoors, and have the opportunity to develop "self-reliance and resourcefulness." Today the organization describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls."

International Women's Day: A Sustainable Tomorrow

International Women's Day is celebrated to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.

Happy #internationalwomensday! Today we celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women around the world.

#OnThisDay in #WomensHistory Jeannette Rankin took her seat as the first female member of Congress. Jeannette Rankin decided to run for office in 1916 for one of the open Montana House seats. In total, she ended up serving two terms in Congress, in 1917-1919 and in 1941-1942. She served a memorable two terms as a passionate suffragist. Rankin was instrumental in passing the 19th amendment, ensuring that women across the country would be able to vote. Rankin, as the only women in Congress, was instrumental in passing the 19th amendment, which was ultimately passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920. She was appointed the head of Committee of Women’s Suffrage and she opened up the very first House floor debate on the 19th amendment by questioning the Congressmen’s commitment to democracy: “How shall we answer the challenge, gentlemen? How shall we explain to them the meaning of democracy if the same Congress that voted to make the world safe for democracy refuses to give this small measure of democracy to the women of our country?”

Trailblazing Women Episode 18 l Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky

Journalist Gretchen Carlson says her decision to call out Fox News and one of the most powerful men in broadcasting for sexual harassment was one of the scariest moments of her life. While a non-disclosure agreement prevents Carlson from discussing what happened her action led to a 20-million dollar settlement and helped propel the #MeToo movement to national attention. Former Fox News analyst and women’s rights advocate Julie Roginsky experienced the same fate as a result of her own sexual harassment lawsuit against the network. Through their nonprofit "Lift Our Voices", the two are now working to ensure other women who experience abuse in the workplace are never silenced. They shared what they can about their stories with Sandra Maas, along with their mission to help empower women. -- Join Women's Museum of California board member, Sandra Maas as she shares the stories of inspiring, visionary and daring women who are leading the way and making a difference in their communities, careers and the lives of others. Whether ordinary or extraordinary, we all have a compelling story to share.

It is time to say goodbye to 2021, and what a year it has been! With your support, we've been able to continue to fulfill our mission to educate and inspire present and future generations about the experiences and contributions of diverse women by collecting, preserving, and interpreting their stories. None of this is possible without your support, so thank you for being an important part of the Women's Museum of California family. We are excited to kick off 2022 with more impactful programs, exhibits, and events. And if you haven't made your 2021 donation yet, you can still help us continue our mission of educating generations about the experiences of diverse women in 2022. There are still a few hours left to make a charitable gift. Your gift to the Women's Museum of California will impact today and future generations. https://www.womensmuseumca.org/donate

Trailblazing Women Episode 17 l Assistant Chief Sandra Albrektsen

As the highest ranking woman at the San Diego Police Department, Assistant Chief Sandra Albrektsen has seen and done it all. From chasing down the bad guys to delivering babies, it's never a dull moment. But respect for policewomen from the community and even some fellow officers wasn't something that came easily at the start of her career. In this Trailblazing Women episode, Chief Albrektsen shares the struggles she's overcome on the job, the tips that helped her balance her marriage and family life and her new mission to help the department recruit more women.

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California is the number one state for human trafficking in the US. And Jamie Beck is on a mission to help survivors take back their lives. She left her job at a top San Diego law firm almost 5 years ago to start the nonprofit "Free to Thrive," which provides free legal and support services to victims of sex and labor trafficking. Along with helping hundreds of survivors regain their footing, Jamie also made a surprising life change herself. Sandra Maas caught up with her.

Filmmaker Talkback: The 8th

The Status of Women in the Film Industry

Our annual keynote panel discussion for our film festival invites activists and filmmakers to lead a discussion on the film industry's systemic discrimination of female filmmakers, representation in film (including roles for women both in front of and behind the camera), how the industry is (or is not) changing, the influence of Time's Up and #MeToo, and how movie audience can support women in the industry. Support women filmmakers around the world. Watch over 20 women-directed films through September 26: https://www.womensfilmfestivalsandiego.com/passes

Why Are You A Filmmaker?

When you purchase a pass to the Women's Film Festival San Diego you support women filmmakers from all over the world. Purchase your pass and stream films until September 26: https://www.womensfilmfestivalsandiego.com/passes

Trailblazing Women Episode 15 l Lt Cmdr Amy Forsythe

As America grieves the loss of more than a dozen U.S troops and many more injured in the deadly attack in Kabul, Lt. Cmdr. Amy Forsythe, U.S. Navy Reserve knows firsthand, the risks and heartache that come with military service. Serving 3 combat tours in Afghanistan as a military correspondent, she took shots behind the camera and in front of it, documenting one of the longest wars in American History. Lt. Forsythe also forged meaningful connections with the Afghan people; especially women and girls. Sandra Maas spoke with the San Diego County veteran about her experience as one of the few women in combat as well as the recent fall of Afghanistan and the Taliban’s take over of their government. -- Join Women's Museum of California board member, Sandra Maas as she shares the stories of inspiring, visionary and daring women who are leading the way and making a difference in their communities, careers and the lives of others. Whether ordinary or extraordinary, we all have a compelling story to share.

Women's Equality Day: Reclaiming Our Rights

The Struggle for Woman's Vote

Revolutionary Roots: The First Women’s Rights Convention

Revolutionary Roots: The First Women’s Rights Convention