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May 2009 Wilmington Newsletter

by AAUW Wilmington
June 11, 2009

The Alice Paul Professional Leadership Institute (APPLI) is an interactive virtual summer camp that helps teen girls identify and develop the skills that lead to academic and professional success. Join women who are leaders in their fields for discussions about careers in law, medicine, engineering,...

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From A Mighty Girl: Althea Gibson became the first person of color -- female or male -- to win at Wimbledon on this day in 1957. She also became the first champion to receive the trophy personally from Queen Elizabeth II. The South Carolina native later said, "Shaking hands with the queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus." The prior year, in 1956, she had also become the first player of color to win a Grand Slam event, the French Open. Gibson, who was known as the "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking that sport's color barrier, collected 11 Grand Slam titles, including the U.S. Open. Althea Gibson was named the Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press in both 1957 and 1958.

To introduce children to this inspiring athlete and civil rights pioneer, we highly recommend the excellent picture book, "Nothing But Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson" for ages 5 to 8 at www.amightygirl.com/nothing-but-trouble

For a wonderful picture book about girls and women breaking athletic records throughout history, we recommend "Girls With Guts!" for ages 6 to 9 at www.amightygirl.com/girls-with-guts

Gibson is also one of 50 trailblazing women in sports featured in the illustrated book, "Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win" at www.amightygirl.com/women-in-sports

For more books about courageous girls and women of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, check out our blog post on "40 Inspiring Books on Girls & Women of the Civil Rights Movement" at www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11177

And, for one of our favorite t-shirts for sports-loving Mighty Girls -- young and old -- that proudly states "I'm not strong for a girl. I'm just strong.", visit www.amightygirl.com/strong-t-shirtAlthea Gibson became the first person of color -- female or male -- to win at Wimbledon on this day in 1957. She also became the first champion to receive the trophy personally from Queen Elizabeth II. The South Carolina native later said, "Shaking hands with the queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus." The prior year, in 1956, she had also become the first player of color to win a Grand Slam event, the French Open. Gibson, who was known as the "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking that sport's color barrier, collected 11 Grand Slam titles, including the U.S. Open. Althea Gibson was named the Female Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press in both 1957 and 1958.

To introduce children to this inspiring athlete and civil rights pioneer, we highly recommend the excellent picture book, "Nothing But Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson" for ages 5 to 8 at www.amightygirl.com/nothing-but-trouble

For a wonderful picture book about girls and women breaking athletic records throughout history, we recommend "Girls With Guts!" for ages 6 to 9 at www.amightygirl.com/girls-with-guts

Gibson is also one of 50 trailblazing women in sports featured in the illustrated book, "Women in Sports: 50 Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win" at www.amightygirl.com/women-in-sports

For more books about courageous girls and women of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, check out our blog post on "40 Inspiring Books on Girls & Women of the Civil Rights Movement" at www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11177

And, for one of our favorite t-shirts for sports-loving Mighty Girls -- young and old -- that proudly states "I'm not strong for a girl. I'm just strong.", visit www.amightygirl.com/strong-t-shirt ...

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1 day ago

Worth the watch!! ...

American Experience | Black Suffragists | Season 32 | Episode 9

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Black women played an essential role in the suffrage movement.

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AAUW of North Carolina

2 days ago

Write to Senators Burr and Tillis to urge them to lift the deadline on the ERA. ...

Help Make July 4th Women's Independence from Discrimination Day! » AAUW NC

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AAUW NC is encouraging women across America to help make July 4th a celebration for ending discrimination against women by mailing a flyer supporting ERA to each of our Senators. It is shocking that in 2020, as we celebrate America’s independence, women are still struggling with discrimination. Wo...

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AAUW of North Carolina

1 week ago

It's not too early to think about how the elections will be run in November. Could you or someone you know work at the polls on election day or during early voting?

Here's the call for volunteers from the NC State Board of Elections. Consider sharing this to be sure we have good people working the polls this year!

www.ncsbe.gov/get-involved ...

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