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Rosa Parks
She grew up in the days when discrimination allowed different rules for different races. She championed change from an inner sense that these laws were just plain wrong, then triggered changes by questioning unfair practices that began with a simple … Continue reading
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter symbolized the coming together of a nation during a time of crisis to “pool” resources and stay strong. Serving a common purpose helped the United States win World War II on the home front and the battle … Continue reading
Ruby Bridges
Imagine being the only child in your first grade classroom because no parents would allow their children to be with you. Hard to imagine? This happened to young Ruby Bridges who was the first African-American to attend an all white … Continue reading
Sonia Sotomayor
Meet one of the Supremes! No, not the famous musical trio, but a woman we can all admire who sits on the highest legal court in the United States of America. Sonia Sotomayor did not have a life of privilege … Continue reading
Soul Surfer: Bethany Hamilton
Heroes are all around and their achievements—great and small—inspire others. One of the most exciting parts of a newspaper reporter’s job is the chance to meet and talk with people who have inspiring stories to tell. In this issue, Kid … Continue reading
The 19th Amendment
Nowadays women can do most things men do from flying airplanes, to working on the space station, to serving as soldiers, police officers, doctors, lawyers, educators, truck drivers or train conductors! But one hundred years ago, things were very different. … Continue reading
Women in Sports
Basketball, volleyball, baseball, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer—it’s hard to imagine any sporting competition where girls and women can’t compete in today’s world! But it wasn’t always welcoming for female athletes to participate. Years ago there were restrictions that applied only … Continue reading
Women Pirates
Ahoy, Matey! Shiver your timbers around this special Kid Scoop issue that explores the intriguing and dangerous world of piracy on the high seas—with a unique twist that spotlights female pirates. Learn how these women disguised themselves to fool shipmates … Continue reading
Women’s Right to Vote
The U.S.A. is almost 250 years old, but women have only had the right to vote for the past 100 years. Why were men only allowed to vote, and how did the change to add women voters come about? The … Continue reading
