🚨 Volunteers needed! We're hosting 900 students with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 22. If you can volunteer, please message us or email tiffany@betterdays2020.org.
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🚨 Volunteers needed! We're hosting 900 students with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 22. If you can volunteer, please message us or email tiffany@betterdays2020.org.
#utahwomenmakehistory #uted #herstory #womenshistory #utahwomen
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! The phrase “Sema Hadithi” means to “tell the story,” and strives to tell the story of Black Americans' history, heritage, and culture in Utah.
Visit semahadithifoundation.org
#BlackHistory #SemaHadithi #UtahHistory #history
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth! The phrase “Sema Hadithi” means to “tell the story,” and strives to tell the story of Black Americans' history, heritage, and culture in Utah.
Visit semahadithifoundation.org
#BlackHistory #SemaHadithi #UtahHistory #history
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Utah's first state flag was designed and created by women in 1903. Utah's governor needed a flag for a parade at the World's Fair, so he asked a women's group for help. This flag was used for about 10 years until Utah's official state flag was adopted.
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Hundreds of Shoshone women, men, and children were killed in the #BearRiverMassacre #OTD in 1863 – the largest massacre of Native Americans by federal troops in U.S. history. Today we honor Mae Timbiboo Parry for bringing that event to light.
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Hundreds of Shoshone women, men, and children were killed in the #BearRiverMassacre #OTD in 1863 – the largest massacre of Native Americans by federal troops in U.S. history. Today we honor Mae Timbiboo Parry for bringing that event to light.
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National History Day is coming and is looking for volunteer judges! Like a science fair, you don't have to be a subject matter expert to encourage kids and share their excitement! See contest dates and sign up: form.jotform.com/203624960418153
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🚨 Last call for student art! Kids have until Wednesday to submit art about a Utah woman. Winners in each age category will receive cash, tickets, and a place in a traveling exhibit! Details: ow.ly/WpfM50MwYzm
#herstory #utahwomen #shestartedit #utahwomenlead #uted
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🚨 Last call for student art! Kids have until Wednesday to submit art about a Utah woman. Winners in each age category will receive cash, tickets, and a place in a traveling exhibit! Details: ow.ly/WpfM50MwYzm
#herstory #utahwomen #shestartedit #utahwomenlead #uted
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🚨 Last call for student art! Kids have until Wednesday to submit art about a Utah woman. Winners in each age category will receive cash, tickets, and a place in a traveling exhibit! Details: ow.ly/WpfM50MwYzm
#herstory #utahwomen #shestartedit #utahwomenlead #uted
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🚨 Last call for student art! Kids have until Wednesday to submit art about a Utah woman. Winners in each age category will receive cash, tickets, and a place in a traveling exhibit! Details: ow.ly/WpfM50MwYzm
#herstory #utahwomen #shestartedit #utahwomenlead #uted
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When Utah's 1st state legislature started in January 1896, Henrietta Clark biked to work. She was a clerk for the House of Representatives, just like she had been for the constitutional convention the year before.
#herstory #utpol #utahhistorymonth #utahwomenshistory #utahwomen
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When Utah's 1st state legislature started in January 1896, Henrietta Clark biked to work. She was a clerk for the House of Representatives, just like she had been for the constitutional convention the year before.
#herstory #utpol #utahhistorymonth #utahwomenshistory #utahwomen
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Speaker Becky Lockhart was one of Utah's most influential lawmakers. She championed
open discussion and a collaborative process where all voices were heard. Her motto: "A leader listens more than talks." More: ow.ly/gsMh50MsbSp
#herstory #utpol #UtahHistory #UtahWomenLead
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No Utahn exemplified #MLK's legacy more than Alberta Henry – an educator, community activist, and longtime President of the Salt Lake NAACP who gained a reputation as one of Utah’s most noteworthy community leaders. More: ow.ly/1NHS50Mr2Z3
#herstory #MLKDay #UtahWomenLead
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🎨 Calling all student artists! There are just 🔟 days left to submit your art about a woman in Utah history. Winners will receive up to $200 and a spot in a traveling exhibit. Details: ow.ly/FSNn50Mr31R
#herstory #SheStartedIt #uted #UtahWomenLead
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Richelle Montoya was sworn in Tuesday as the first female Vice President of the #NavajoNation! "For the next four years, I will give you my very best," she promised.
#herstory #WomenInPolitics #WomenInGovernment
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Martha will be at the Holladay Library from January 17 – 27! has a great lineup of events: 🌟
- Cocoa with Cannon: Jan. 17 @ 7 pm
- Storytelling with Holladay Women in Politics: 1/25 @ 7
holladayarts.org/better-days-ev
#SendMartha #uted #utpol #herstory
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Help us highlight Utah women's history! We're hosting students with at the State Capitol on Wednesday, February 22, and we need volunteers! If you can help from 11-2, message us!
#UtahWomen #Utah #uted #utpol #herstory #UtahWomenLead #UtahWomenMakeHistory
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Just over 1️⃣ week left to apply! 🎨 We're commissioning a mural featuring historical women from #SLC's Westside, selected through a community-driven design process. $3000 commission, mural completed by May 31.
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January 4 is #UtahStatehoodDay! Utah entered the Union 127 years ago today as the 3rd #equalsuffrage state. Women have shaped Utah long before statehood and every day since. Stay tuned as we share some of their stories this month to celebrate #UtahHistoryMonth with .
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⭐ 2022 in review: Vanko from Noah Webster Academy won a prize last February for his drawing of Utah historian Helen Papanikolas. Our next contest is OPEN and accepting submissions through January 25! utahwomenshistory.org/2022/09/she-st
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Kristin Wolfe is a Utah woman making history! #herstory
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World Figure Skating Judge Ida Shimizu Tateoka helped bring the 2002 Olympics to #Utah. She made history by judging the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, interacted with skating's greatest stars, and helped raise Utah's profile as great place to skate.
#herstory #UtahWomen #OlympicHistory
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🎨 We're reviewing 2022 and one high point was this mural at SLC's Richmond Park in partnership with @semahadithi and . "Lifting As We Climb" features 4 Black American Utahns.
#UtahWomen #herstory #UtahWomenMakeHistory #BlackHistory
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Wishing you a happy holiday season full of peace, love, and good food!
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In the art contest, students in grades 4-12 can create original art about a woman in Utah history to win cash and other prizes, as well as a spot in a traveling exhibit. Open thru January 25: bit.ly/3YhQQRT
Zitkála-Šá, by Leila at Kearns High School.
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As a small nonprofit, we depend on your support! Every purchase from our store helps us share women's history with Utah students. We've got the perfect inspirational gift for someone on your list. betterdays2020.com/shop!
#herstory #UtahWomen #MadeInUtah #UtahWomenLead #uted
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🚨 Last call for tees! These fun shirts are the perfect gift for a feminist on your list, and all proceeds support our educational programs. Orders close TONIGHT at midnight! Shop here: ow.ly/YWy350LUpti
Art by Brooke Smart. #Utah #utpol #herstory #UtahWomenBlazeTrails
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🚨 Last call for tees! These fun shirts are the perfect gift for a feminist on your list, and all proceeds support our educational programs. Orders close TONIGHT at midnight! Shop here: ow.ly/YWy350LUpti
Art by Brooke Smart. #Utah #utpol #herstory #UtahWomenBlazeTrails
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There's a new biography about #MarthaHughesCannon! is hosting a book signing on Tuesday with Constance Lieber, who's spent decades researching the details of Martha's trailblazing life.
#herstory #SendMartha
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Mary Holiday Black creates Navajo “story baskets" featuring geometric designs and religious images. She was the 1st Utahn to receive the National Heritage Fellowship in 1995. ow.ly/EEZw50LEhKF
#herstory #UtahWomenCreate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Mary Holiday Black creates Navajo “story baskets" featuring geometric designs and religious images. She was the 1st Utahn to receive the National Heritage Fellowship in 1995. ow.ly/EEZw50LEhKF
#herstory #UtahWomenCreate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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⭐ Back by popular demand for pre-order only! Celebrate Utah’s trailblazing women with this perfect tee for holiday gifting. Orders are open through December 4 and shirts will arrive at your doorstep before December 15. betterdays2020.com/shop/utah-wome
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⭐ Back by popular demand for pre-order only! Celebrate Utah’s trailblazing women with this perfect tee for holiday gifting. Orders are open through December 4 and shirts will arrive at your doorstep before December 15. betterdays2020.com/shop/utah-wome
#herstory #UtahWomenBlazeTrails
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⭐ Back by popular demand for pre-order only! Celebrate Utah’s trailblazing women with this perfect tee for holiday gifting. Orders are open through December 4 and shirts will arrive at your doorstep before December 15. betterdays2020.com/shop/utah-wome
#herstory #UtahWomenBlazeTrails
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As a girl, Olene Walker told her friends: "I want to be president.” Utah's #1st female governor, born #OTD, didn't make excuses or balk at obstacles. She set an ambitious agenda as governor and left office with an 87% approval rating! ow.ly/QjSa50LEhwi
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As a girl, Olene Walker told her friends: "I want to be president.” Utah's #1st female governor, born #OTD, didn't make excuses or balk at obstacles. She set an ambitious agenda as governor and left office with an 87% approval rating! ow.ly/QjSa50LEhwi
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Our annual student #artcontest is open! Kids in grades 4-12 can submit original art about a woman in Utah history until January 25 for the chance to win cash, prizes, and a spot in a traveling exhibit. Details: ow.ly/wuGb50LzrPk
🎨: "Chipeta," by Rebecca #SheStartedIt #uted
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