Carbondale Branch AAUW

06/14/2026

An annual wreath-laying ceremony put on to honor fallen servicewomen was canceled after the military branches declined to participate.

06/12/2026

Why It’s “Women Veterans Recognition Day” – Not “Women Veterans Day”

On June 12th, we celebrate women Veterans and honor their incredible contributions, but it’s important to recognize the true meaning of the date and its official name.

June 12, 1948 marked a turning point in history: The signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act granted women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces. That’s why we honor Women Veterans Recognition Day.

Today, and every day, let’s celebrate service, remember history, and continue to uplift stories.



Read and share: https://news.va.gov/147161/women-veterans-recognition-day-title-matters/

06/11/2026

Nevertheless,

in a world which is still,
and in ever-more-inventive ways,
dangerous for us,

and especially in a world
which is still dominated
by patriarchal values and structures,

we need our elder-woman truth-tellers
today more than ever.

~ Sharon Blackie, excerpt from ‘Hagitude’

Art by Mary Feywood

06/10/2026

In 1913, Illinois became the first state east of the Mississippi River to grant women partial voting rights—a major milestone in the fight for suffrage.

The law allowed women to vote in presidential elections and for some local offices, but access was not equal. Black women, despite their activism and leadership within the suffrage movement, continued to face discrimination and barriers that often prevented them from exercising those rights.

The victory was the result of years of organizing by suffragists, including members of the National Woman's Party and other advocates who pushed lawmakers to expand women's political participation. While partial suffrage fell short of full voting equality, Illinois helped pave the way for broader change and demonstrated growing momentum for the movement nationwide.

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

The Gender Pay Gap

No matter how you analyze it, the gender pay gap is real, persistent and harmful to women’s financial well-being.

06/08/2026

https://events.naspa.org/e/2027-naspa-annual-conference

06/08/2026

Funding opportunities from AAUW:

Since 1888, AAUW has been one of the largest funders of women’s graduate education, investing in women who go on to change the world.

06/08/2026

Empowering Women Through Innovative Programs
Our award-winning programs are specifically designed to address these challenges. Through our initiative, we offer:

AAUW Work Smart: Know Your Value and Get Paid – Training for early and mid-career professionals on negotiating for fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.
AAUW Start Smart – AAUW Start Smart is specifically designed for college women entering the job market, teaching effective salary negotiation techniques to boost your confidence and negotiation skills.
AAUW Money Smart – The AAUW Money Smart program is aimed at providing all women with the personal finance information they need to ensure their own financial security.
These programs have already impacted over 190,000 women across the U.S., empowering them with confidence, knowledge, and skills.

Our Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative gives women the skills they need to thrive and build strong financial futures. Through our award-winning training models, we’re showing women everywhere how to negotiate their salaries, grow in their careers, and bolster their financial literacy.

06/06/2026

Susan B. Anthony believed that riding a bike, which she did many times herself, was a symbol of women’s independence. A bicycle gave a woman the power to move freely without relying on men for transport. She once said in 1896, “Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood.” She championed the bicycle as a part of women’s emancipation in the late 19th century.

Today, we find people still enjoying the freedom of riding a bicycle from the wind in their face to the freedom of exploring places where cars sometimes cannot go.

Looking for more bicycle adventures? Check out the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor trails and visit Women’s Rights National Historical Park along the way: https://eriecanalway.org/explore/cycling

Photo: The start, Women standing with bicycle, 1897, Library of Congress.