This Day In Women's History

 

March 2, 1903

March 2, 1903 – the Martha Washington Hotel opens in New York City, becoming the first hotel exclusively for women

Taken from: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/this-month-in-womens-history/march/

This Day in Women's History

 

March 1, 1987

Women's History Month is celebrated every year during the month of March. In 1987 the United States dedicated the month of March to celebrate women's achievements and their contributions to culture, society, and history.

Taken from: https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/women-s-history-month/

March is Women's History Month!

 

March is dedicated to Women's History Month.  For This Day in History I will highlight a moment in Women's History.  

This Day In Black History

 

February 28, 1932, Richard Spikes invented the automatic gear shift.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-28th/

Basketball Playoff Update

 

Lady Hornets WIN on the 26th - they play on Saturday the 28th at 3:30 p.m.

Boys play Friday night at 6 pm at BTW!

This Day In Black History

 

February 27, 1988, Figure skater Debi Thomas won a bronze medal for Women’s figure skating in the Winter Olympics. She was the first African-American to win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-27th/

This Day in Black History

 

February 26, 1869, the Fifteenth Amendment was sent to the states for ratification. It was ratified on February 3rd, 1870. The Amendment prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on that citizen’s “race, color, or previous condition of servitude”.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-26th/