100 years of women’s suffrage: In appreciation of those who paved the way
“These women, and the men who supported them, paved the way not just for our future, but also for the future of our children and the many generations to come. I’m thankful for those women who led the way 100-plus years ago. We honor them by continuing to be leaders in our communities and by fully participating in our democracy.”
Women of To-Morrow: The Social Activism of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Ellen Glasgow
Ormond Beach Historical Society hosts the fourth program in their 2024 Speaker Series. Attendees can learn how the literary friendship of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and Ellen Glasgow contributed to women’s suffrage and other first wave feminist endeavors. Dr. Ashley Lear draws upon research from her book on the two authors to describe the ways in which both women addressed systemic social issues through their literature and their literary reputations, their
Community Civics & Democracy Lecture Series
Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute Civics & Democracy Series is free and open to the community. This event is the final lecture of the 8-parts series. Dr. Zelden will lead a recap and community conversation on themes presented over the past 7 months, including voting rights, voter suppression, suffrage, power of protest, and ideological polarization. Attendees are welcome to participate even if they have not attended all of the
Notable Women from the FORUM Archives
A progressive publisher pushed for justice
Lillian Carlisle West
Real estate, development, promotion (Miami)
Years: 1884–1970
Florida’s first female mayor, before the 19th amendment
Marian Newhall Horwitz O’Brien
Politician, developer of Moore Haven (Moore Haven)
Years: 1882–1932
Days of Trouble, Days of Hope
Remembering dark times—from slavery to pandemics to nuclear threats—which have threatened, but not extinguished, Florida’s very soul. By Gary Mormino
2020 September – Community Project Grant Awards
Awarded $55,500 to twelve organizations.
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
The Smithsonian Institution’s new Museum on Main Street exhibit is a vibrant, interactive journey through our political DNA.
Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
The “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Smithsonian Institution exhibition will travel on a statewide tour to small towns across Florida from August 2020 to February 2021. “Voices and Votes” takes a broad look at the ever-evolving story of our American democracy.
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