Makers: Women in Politics On Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m., join the Springfield branch of the American Association of University Women to view a documentary on groundbreaking women in politics, medicine and other fields that were previously closed to women. The 2013 documentary highlights the struggle for women’s equality during the past five decades. […]
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Better safe than sorry
Women’s Personal Defense Seminar Women of all ages will benefit from a personal defense seminar under the direction of a local Jiu-Jitsu professional. On Saturday, Jan. 3, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., grab your girlfriends for an hour-long course hosted by Professor Mark Commean, head instructor and owner of Gracie Humaita, a local Jiu-Jitsu school. Professor Commean […]
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Ready to work
ILLUSTRATION BY KIRK LYTTLE/MCT With about $4 billion in transportation and other projects planned for Springfield in the coming years, groups in Springfield are already working to ensure a fair share of the jobs generated go to minorities. The Faith Coalition for the Common Good and Bridging the Gap, both based in Springfield, are helping […]
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Springfield’s own Rosie the Riveter
“All the day long, Whether rain or shine, She’s a part of the assembly line. She’s making history, Working for victory, Rosie the Riveter…” -from the 1943 song, “Rosie the Riveter” by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb Rosie the Riveter – Roseville Big Band During World War II, Anna (“Ann”) Hayden, who’s now 92 […]
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Domestic violence programs need more funds, better services
From July through early September, Sojourn Shelter and Services could only offer emergency shelter beds to 16 women and children fleeing domestic violence — a dramatic decrease from the 32 the local nonprofit provided before the summer’s state budget scare. Candi Clouse, Sojourn’s prevention and development coordinator, says the organization is now “getting back to […]
