December 1, 1955- Rosa Parks is Arrested for Civil Disobedience "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in." Rosa Parks stood up for what she believed, actually she sat down for what she believed, but you get it. On the evening of December 1, 1955, Parks, an African-American, … [Read more...]
“Inspiring Women” Barbie Dolls Now Include Lesbian Icons Billie Jean King and Sally Ride
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#BornThisDay: Activist, Rosa Parks
Photo from National Archives and Records Administration Records February 4, 1913 – Rosa Parks: We were taught a simple fable that went something like this: On December 1, 1955, a weary black woman in Montgomery, Alabama, sat in the "For Whites Only" front section of … [Read more...]
After “Stonewall’s” Whitewashing, Will Roland Emmerich’s Next Pic Star Taylor Swift as Nina Simone?
Openly gay director, Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall has been trashed up and down the internet since the trailer premiered. Now that the … [Read more...]
#WomenOn20s: Which Famous Female Would YOU Like To See on the 20 Dollar Bill?
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Quote Unquote
"No." – Rosa Parks, December 1, 1955, Montgomery, Alabama. … [Read more...]
