Tag Archives: #women’sleadership

“…We ended up discussing the gender binary. With 10 year olds. At summer camp…”

Hello friends of SBAI! We are excited to share an update from Brianna Isaacson with all of you. Brianna is a student at the University of Rochester completing a cluster in Women’s Studies, she was an intern for Rocxxy 2013, … Continue reading

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Vote! Said the Lady with the Alligator Purse

“With the ballot in her hand woman becomes a vital force—declaring her will for herself.” – Susan B. Anthony Susan B. Anthony, the champion of the women’s rights movement and women’s suffrage, was recognized across the country for her red … Continue reading

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Record Year for Number of Women Running for Congress

The Center for American Women and Politics  (CAWP) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University, announced that this year marks a record year in the number of women running for congress. This information comes from CAWP’s campaign to track … Continue reading

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Sally Ride Leaves a Lasting Legacy

Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, passed away on Monday after 17-months of battling pancreatic cancer. An eloquent obituary is posted on her website. Ride lived a full life and used her high profile to campaign … Continue reading

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First Victories, First Women

139 years ago this November, SBAI’s namesake, Rochester’s own Susan B. Anthony voted in the 1872 presidential election. She was later arrested with three of her sisters and other local women who had also voted illegally. 48 years later, and … Continue reading

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