In the recent entertainment history, Chicago is most recognized as the base of the most popular American daytime talk show – The Oprah Winfrey Show – which aired for 25 Read more…
Category: Chicago – HerStory
Important Events and Dates Related to Women in Chicago
As a major city of diverse population and commercial hub, Chicago had its share of social activism, expressed in protests, marches, campaigns and parades. As early as 1910, “Goddess of Read more…
Women in Politics in Illinois State
In 1913, Illinois became the first state east of the Mississippi, where women could vote for presidential electors and mayor. That historic decision excluded the right to vote for governor, Read more…
Commemoration of Women’s Contribution in the Public Sphere of Chicago
While walking the impressive streets of the city, one might receive an immediate masculine image of Chicago – with its high-rise, skyscrapers, gangsters history, and its sport teams. Thus, although Read more…
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