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First Women to run for President
Victoria Woodhull was the first women to run for president. Because of her highly racial views powerful people supported her. She also was the first women broker on wall street. -
A Major Leader Born: Dorothy Heights
Born in Richmond Virginia, Civil Right's activist Dorothy Height is born. A Few examples of her activism includes her lead in the National Council of Negro Women, helped organize the Washington march standing next to MLK, established integration in communities, and creating the National Women's Political Caucus. http://www.biography.com/people/dorothy-height-40743 -
Women Suffrage
Prior to August 26, 1920 women did not have the right to vote. On this day women were given the right to vote with the 19th amendment. -
The Bus Boycott is born: Rosa Parks
In Montgomery, Alabama, while riding a segregated bus, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white rider. She refused, and was then arrested. This sparked the bus boycott movement, ultimately a year later defeating the bus segregation laws. (I knew this) -
Equal Pay Act
This act was a way to fix the income gap between male and females in the work place. John F Kennedy introduced it with the part of New Frontier Program https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/Pages/EqualPayActof1963.aspx -
Civil Rights Act VII
"Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion. It generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including federal, state, and local governments." http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/legal-resources/know-your-rights-at-work/title-vii/ -
Roe Vs. Wade
Texas resident wanted to abort her pregnancy. The court ultimately granted her the right to abortion under the fourth amendment. Gave women the right to abortion within the first trimester of pregnancy. Affected 46 state laws. https://www.oyez.org/cases/1971/70-18 -
ERA (Equal Rights Amendment)
This Amendment was deigned to give equal rights to women. When it was finally approved in 1973, the topic was very controversial. -
A Loss of a Leader
The major leader Dorothy Height dies in Washington D.C. In her later years in life she receives presidential medals, and large recognition. Her legacy will continue in the fight for Civil Rights. http://www.biography.com/people/dorothy-height-40743
