CELEBRATING HERstories
INSTRUCTIONS:
Each EXPLORE MORE page is an invitation to spend additional time and energy on the persons and historic locations featured in each VIRTUAL VIDEO VISIT. You are encouraged to post, present, or privately record your thoughts, reactions, conclusions, questions, innovative ideas, critiques, and/or concerns on social media, in one of your classes, in a journal, or in conversation…IF you choose.
This exploration is an opportunity to enhance what you already know, stretch your knowledge-base, and to just think more about the topic.
If you are motivated beyond this EXPLORE MORE page and wish to undertake a creative project at your school or in your community, a 1st Amendment-1st Vote facilitator is available to assist.
CONTACT: 1sta1stv@gmail.com
The Goal: TURN DISCOVERY into ACTION, now or sometime in your near future. Enjoy the journey!
Explore More
Sites to Visit:
Reading, Viewing & Other Suggestions:
READ:
A Vote for Susanna, The First Woman Mayor
by Karen M Greenwald, 2021
Jeannette Rankin: A Political Woman
by James Lopack and Jean Luckowski
WATCH:
Youth Activism: Activating Your Voice, TED Talk 2021
26 short films of women trailblazers who helped shape American politics
Other Resources:
How to Volunteer for a Political Campaign
Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers University
Think About:
THINK ABOUT…considering a job in the government sector at the local, state or national level either as an elected official or in a professional career position. Many young people start their political careers as campaign volunteers or non-paid interns for elected officials in their localities.
And think about:
- a word or phrase in the video that got your attention and rings true in your head and heart..
- an idea or piece of information that you agree with, completely.
- how you would improve this video. Feel free to contact 1sta1stv@gmail.com with suggestions.
Take Action!
- Craft a poem, drawing, photo, dance, etc. Be creative!
- Post one cool fact from this video that got your attention.
- Ask your Social Studies teacher to show this video and have you lead a discussion of it with your classmates (contact 1sta1stv@gmail.com to arrange).
- Contact: 1sta1stv@gmail.com if interested in volunteering at Women’s Rights National Historical Park.
- Nominate someone to be inducted in to the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
Contact: 1sta1stv@gmail.com for information on campaign volunteering or possible internships with local elected officials and career professionals in government.
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