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Today in women’s and labor history: Teachers unite in NYC
March 16, 2015The United Federation of Teachers was formed to represent New York City public school teachers on March 16, 1960.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Musical theater diva Julia Migenes is born
March 13, 2015Julia Migenes, the American mezzo-soprano working primarily in musical theater repertoire, was born on this date.
Read moreToday in women’s history: Church of England ordains women priests
March 12, 2015The women were ordained in alphabetical order; Angela Berners-Wilson is considered the first woman to be ordained in England.
Read moreCaregiving matters: International Women’s Day in Los Angeles
March 11, 2015The global theme of this year's Mar. 7 annual International Women's Day event was "A Living Wage for Mothers and All Caregivers."
Read moreToday in women’s history: “A Raisin in the Sun” opens in 1959
March 11, 2015The Lorraine Hansberry drama "A Raisin in the Sun" opened at New York City's Ethel Barrymore Theater on March 11, 1959.
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