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| July 19-20, 1848 , Fredrick Douglas Quakers The Declaration of Sentiments , Women's Rights Seneca Falls New York? What do these have in common? Sometimes there are milestones in history that have made such an impact on our lives that we just have to stop, reflect, and appreciate them. How much do you know about the Women's Equality Movement? By the time you finish reading this newsletter, you'll know:
- What happened on July 19-20, 1848 that's so important that we should remember it.
- What's significant about Seneca Falls New York?
- Who are Elizabeth Caty Stanton and Lucretia Mott and what do they have to do with Women's Rights?
- What role did the Quakers play in the Seneca Falls Convention?
- What role did Fredrick Douglas play in women's rights?
- What percentage of conference attendees signed the Declaration of Sentiments, 1/3rd , ½, or 2/3rd ?
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What Was It Like for Women in the 1800's?
| It's probably hard to imagine that in the 1800's when this convention was held that women were not allowed to speak publicly, pray aloud in gatherings of men and women, inherit property, sign contracts, serve on juries, or vote in elections. This is the way that it was and those that stood against this were seen as radicals. Their job choices were limited to service related jobs and they were paid half as much as men even when doing the same work. Women would eventually get the right to vote in 1920, but before the convention, women's suffrage wasn't even talked about in public! From this organized rumbling of discontent for being treated unequally, a revolution began. We all benefit from it today.
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| July 19-20, 1848: The Birth of an Organized Fight for Women's Rights by Men and Women | | It should be a memorable day in history for everyone, especially for women, for on this day at the Seneca Falls Convention, Stanton and the Quaker women would present two prepared documents, the Declaration of Sentiments and an accompanying list of resolutions. 68 women and 32 men, 100 out of some 300 attendees would sign the document at the first Women's Rights Convention. A heated debate would ensue about the inclusion of women's right to vote. Lucretia Mott and many others would argue to remove it, but Frederick Douglas would convince them to let it remain. Later, Stanton would present the resulting Declaration of Sentiments as a foundational document in the American woman's suffrage movement, and promote the event as the first time that women and men gathered together to demand the right for women to vote. |
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Women's Equality Day Webcast August 26th at Graduate School
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Seneca Falls may be where it began, but Women's Equality Day keeps the fight going. On August 26th, please join me as I host a live webcast at the Graduate School for Women's Equality Day. Click to view flyer for more info or to register online at Graduate School .
Also join me at the FEW Annual Conference in Philadelphia this week and the 2011 Power Networking Conference on Sept 7, 2011.
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July Health Tip: Dissolving Blot Clots
| Our family is in the midst of having to make a life and death decision for my stepmom. She's had a femoral artery blockage diagnosed last month and has gangrene in a couple of her toes, along with a recent heart attack. In the next day or so we have to decide on Hospice or to continue to fight for her life. She however is 85 years old and only 85 pounds, on dialysis, is extremely weak, and in excruciating pain.
In researching how to dissolve blot clots for someone who can't tolerate surgery, I learned about these: Serrapeptase, Cayenne , and Nattokinase. It may be too late for us, but maybe it can help you or someone you know. And it should go without saying to check with your doctor and do your own research.
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Prayers and Thanks
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Thanks for all your prayers. On July 8th, I went to LA for a screen test with the producers. It went extremely well and now I am in wait mode.
Last year I was one in 15,000, now I'm 1 in 6. So now we pray and wait, but I feel REALLY good about this!
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