"I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar"
During Women's History Month, it is important to reflect on the many women who throughout history have made significant contributions and have fought tirelessly for equality and justice. These women have broken glass ceilings; barriers and shattered stereotypes to become leaders in their fields, inspiring generations of young women to follow in their footsteps. Let’s celebrate some of the most notable powerful democratic women who have impacted recent history, shall we?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, also known as RBG, was a Supreme Court Justice who spent her career fighting for women's rights and gender equality. Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1993 and served until she died in 2020. During her time on the Court, she authored several landmark opinions that advanced the cause of gender equality, including United States v. Virginia, which struck down the male-only admissions policy at the Virginia Military Institute. Ginsburg was also a trailblazer in her personal life. She was one of only nine women in her class at Harvard Law School and went on to co-found the Women's Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Her dedication to the cause of gender equality inspired a generation of women to pursue careers in law and public service.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris made history in 2020 when she became the first woman, first Black woman, and first South Asian woman to be elected Vice President of the United States. Before she was elected Vice President, Harris served as Attorney General of California and as a United States Senator from California. Throughout her career, Harris has been a champion of justice and equality. She has fought to reform the criminal justice system, protect the rights of immigrants, and expand access to healthcare. Her election as Vice President was a landmark moment for women and people of color, and her leadership will undoubtedly inspire future generations to pursue public service.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson is a jurist who was nominated by President Joe Biden on February 25, 2022, and sworn into office on June, 30th as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She is the first Black woman and first public defender confirmed. Brown Jackson is a trailblazer in her own right. She was the first Black woman to serve as a law clerk to a Supreme Court Justice and has spent her career advocating for civil rights and social justice.
Black Women Civil Rights Activists
Finally, we must also recognize the many Black women civil rights activists who have fought tirelessly for justice and equality throughout history. Women like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, and Shirley Chisholm paved the way for future generations of women of color to enter politics and public service. Their contributions to the civil rights movement were essential in the fight for racial justice, and their legacies continue to inspire us today.
In conclusion, Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the many powerful women who have made an impact in our world. From Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Kamala Harris to Ketanji Brown Jackson to Black women civil rights activists, these women have broken barriers, shattered stereotypes, and fought tirelessly for justice and equality. Their leadership and dedication to public service serve as an inspiration to us all, and their legacies will continue to inspire future generations of women to make a difference in their communities and the world.
Lana - @LqLana