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Significantly influenced global democratic and constitutional thought.
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Was an important piece of writing in the fight for women's rights during the French Revolution.
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Shirley Chisholm's Presidential Announcement Speech emphasized inclusivity, social justice, and representation in American politics, challenging the current order symbolizing progress, and establishing a lasting legacy.
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Sojourner Truth highlighted the continuous fight for racial and gender equality, disproved prejudices, and fought for the rights of African Americans and women.
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In his speech "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" Frederick Douglass addressed the immorality of celebrating freedom while slavery was still legal in the United States.
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In his Second Inaugural Address, Abraham Lincoln set an example for leadership through forgiveness and charity by emphasizing harmony, unity, and healing in the nation after the Civil War.
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James Baldwin's influential works, including letters and essays, continue to shape discussions on race, identity, and social justice in the United States.
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Gloria Steinem, a well-known of social justice and women's rights, will give a speech before the Senate; the topic and timeframe will have an impact on her future chances.
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The Library of Congress ensures that the history and efforts of women who were significant in the Civil Rights Movement are remembered and honored.
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Cesar Chavez's "Address to the Commonwealth Club of California" emphasized farmworker struggles, peaceful protest, workers' rights, and social justice, inspiring various labor movement members.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates' book "Between the World and Me" significantly influenced discussions on racial injustice and inequality by examining race, identity, and African American experiences.
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Salma Hayek's story inspired a bigger movement called "Harvey Weinstein is my monster too" that addresses sexual harassment, encourages responsibility, and supports survivors.
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The Me Too movement in her TED Talk, highlights its ability to combat sexual harassment, raise awareness, and drive change.
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Jeanne Dorin McDowell's article "The True Story of 'Mrs. America'" provides historical context for the women's liberation movement and ERA debate in the 1970s, impacting modern gender equality concerns.
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The podcast episode "(Almost) 100 Years of the Equal Rights Amendment" provides a detailed history of the ERA movement, highlighting key figures, arguments, and pivotal events.
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Being a woman requires intelligence, beauty, respect, and gratitude. Maintaining health, being a leader, mother, career woman, and sister requires understanding the system and avoiding bad habits.
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In order to advance gender equality and prevent the global pushback against women's rights, consistent efforts must be made on a global scale to defend and advance overlooked groups' rights as well as the rights of women.