{"id":10086,"date":"2026-03-06T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/?p=10086"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:10:38","slug":"i-am-woman-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localtalkweekly.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/i-am-woman-2\/","title":{"rendered":"I Am Woman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

THE OBSERVATION BOOTH<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OP \/ ED & PHOTO CREDITS ANDREA DIALECT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOOTS ON GROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Globally, March 8 is recognized as International Women\u2019s Day. In the early 20th century, women\u2019s labor and suffrage movements were organizing. In 1908, thousands of women marched in New York City demanding better labor conditions and voting rights, contributing to the first National Woman\u2019s Day in 1909.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women\u2019s History Week, and by 1987, after petitions from educators and activists, Congress expanded it to Women\u2019s History Month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an onward march sustained by the women who were instrumental in the designation of the entire month of March. Now as March is upon us and marches on, we lift our heads, sway our arms, and move our feet in remembrance. An onward march indeed, made possible by all who marched before. May we never forget. The images of my muse that accompany this piece hold up the torch in representation and remembrance of such strength and resilience. We are women, and we are proud to be such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit Localtalkweekly.com<\/strong> to read drafts in its entirety and check out the archives getting even more amazing content from the Entertainment section. While you\u2019re at it, check out my Fine Artistry photography archives in support of my subjects that, while supporting change, become my muse and clay as supporting my experimental projects as I mold them into Fine Artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also join me and the collective for my Facebook live as I develop daily \u201cPORTAL\u201d sessions. Follow my msdialect<\/strong> Instagram, and let\u2019s grow out loud together! Like, follow, and share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DID YOU KNOW\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Spark \u2014 Early 1900s Labor & Suffrage Movements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the early 20th century, women were organizing for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Voting rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fair wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Safer working conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    In 1908, thousands of women marched in New York City demanding better labor conditions and voting rights. This activism contributed to the first National Woman\u2019s Day in 1909.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 1910, at an international conference in Copenhagen, activist Clara Zetkin proposed an annual International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By 1911, International Women\u2019s Day was celebrated in several European countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Today, that day is recognized globally on March 8<\/strong> as International Women’s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The U.S. Expansion (1970s)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Fast forward to the 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The women\u2019s liberation movement was gaining strength in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In 1978, a school district in Sonoma, California launched the first Women\u2019s History Week<\/strong> to coincide with March 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The idea spread nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Official Recognition \u2014 1980 Presidential Proclamation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women\u2019s History Week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By 1987, after petitions from educators and activists, Congress officially expanded it to Women\u2019s History Month<\/strong>, designating the entire month of March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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