Celebrate…..It's Women’s Equality Day!!!

In the United States, August 26 of each year is designated as Women's Equality Day.
It marks a day to celebrate this event of new beginnings for women!

Instituted by Rep. Bella Abzug, a U.S. Congresswomen, lawyer, writer and news commentator, it was first established in 1971, and the date commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Woman Suffrage Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. women full voting rights in 1920. The year 1920 marked the end of a long road, begun in 1848, to win the vote for women. For American women, they gained one of the most cherished rights and fundamental responsibilities of citizenship.

The struggle for women's suffrage in America dates back to the founding of the country. Many inspired women over the course of history have tirelessly worked to ensure that future generations of women could realize the promise of America.

Today, American women are leaders in business, government, law, science, medicine, the arts, education, and many other fields. Women-owned businesses account for nearly half of all privately held firms and are opening at twice the rate of male-owned businesses. Through vision, determination, and a strong work ethic, remarkable American women have broadened opportunities for themselves and for women around the world.

Celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout the world today!

Celebrate the vision, determination and empowerment of BraveHeart Women around the world….today and everyday!

Linda Kay Holden
New Beginnings Community