On this day, and every day, I celebrate the accomplishments of those who came before me that opened doors for my generation and reminded us that we deserve a seat at the table. I also celebrate the accomplishments of those women who are right here and now breaking down barriers and shattering glass ceilings just through their existence. Real change has been happening in my lifetime and I am so damn proud of that. I’m also hopeful for the next generation of women, that they’ll grow up into a world where they don’t have to fight so hard for things like freedom of choice, the right to their own bodies, the right to vote, the right to drive (because that’s still illegal for women in many countries), the right to be treated as an equal. Progress has happened, yes. But we can’t get stagnant now, there is still so much more to be accomplished.
I want my nieces to grow up in a world where they don’t have to question their value because people of authority, men and women, have long since treated males as superior.
Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we raise them, may we be them.
YES!!!
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May all your worthwhile dreams be fulfilled Vee. Enjoy your special day πππ»
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Thank You β€
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You are certainly setting a great example for your nieces.
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This is so kind of you to say.
Thank you β€
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Yes sister, Amen!! May we be seen, heard and treated as equals. Rock on Vβ€
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Yes . Here , here. Happy International womens day.
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Itβs so good to acknowledge each other!
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It really, really is!
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I totally agree Vee!
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I’m so glad! We need more men in the fight!
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Happy International Women’s Day, V! More girl power to you *fist bump.
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Who run the world? Girls!
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Love this!!
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Thanks β€
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Well said!
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Thank you π
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Yes! totally agree! We should celebrate women every day, not just on international womens day!
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AMEN!
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The work is not nearly as done as we like to think. There is a gulf even between the more and less privileged women in the USA. It makes me glad to know that the younger women are taking up the challenge, don’t be afraid to be loud!
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You are absolutely correct. As far as we’ve come in my 32 years of life, there’s still many chasms between finding equality for ALL women.
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