-
Improvement of the black development of home economics. The first black national president of FHA/HERO was elected.
-
Unemployment was high during this time and the economy struggled.
-
The Apple Macintosh computer and PC were invented, bringing ease to the use of technology, especially in education.
-
In general, as Home Economics was becoming more diverse, people made an effort to study how they could improve the image of Home Ec overall. This included attempting to stray away from the "housewife" image.
-
FDA approves the first blood test to detect the virus that causes AIDS. This epidemic created a sense of urgency for sanitation and health.
-
The US stock market crashed, a day now known as "Black Monday," emphasizing the need for financial literacy and knowledge.
-
In 1989, the World Wide Web was created. This created the beginning of the electronic age, improving technology use in the classroom and education.
-
In 1993 at a convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, almost 100 participants came together and decided to change the name of the profession from Home Economics to Family and Consumer Sciences.
-
Shortly after the profession became FCS, the American Home Economics Association (AHEA) changed its name to the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
-
The Board on Home Economics votes to change its name to the Board on Human Sciences within the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC), believing the name will better serve the profession and its diverse aspects.
-
The first HIV protease inhibitor was approved for prescription, increasing awareness of the importance of health and sanitation.
-
AAFCS shows a decrease in membership, and FCS programs struggle to stay in public schools.
-
The Future Homemakers of America (FHA) organization changes its name to Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
