90 Years Ago, a Hard-Fought Battle was Won
In the summer of 1920, women’s right to vote rested on the decision of one state — Tennessee. After much debate, Congress had narrowly passed the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Tennessee General Assembly was one vote short of becoming the 36th state legislature to ratify. Read more…
August 18, 2010
Claudette Colvin Project Reader Reaction by Joni Jefferson
The YW continues its year-long discussion series about the 2009 National Award-winning book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose. Today we hear from Joni Jefferson! Read more…
August 16, 2010
Summer Soirée: Hints of Persimmon Abound
“Black and white with a hint of persimmon” was the theme for this year’s Summer Soirée, and it revealed itself in all kinds of surprising ways. In today’s Soirée recap, we celebrate the evening’s striking look. Read more…
August 16, 2010
Claudette Colvin Project Reader Reaction by Patricia Barbari
The YW continues its year-long discussion series about the 2009 National Award-winning book, Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice, by Phillip Hoose. Participants of the Claudette Colvin Project were interviewed via the YW’s own Claudette Questionnaire, and today we hear from Patricia Barbari! Read more…
August 13, 2010