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Notable Moments In Women’s Historybut also finishes with the highest marks in her graduating class. Blackwell’s trailblazing days did not end with the completion of her degree, as she ultimately became the first woman on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the United Kingdom.Sojourner TruthSojourner TruthSchool children in the United States undoubtedly are familiar with the name Sojourner Truth, a noted abolitionist and former slave. In 1851, Truth, speaking at the Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio, asked, “And ain’t I a woman?” as she advocated for equal rights. The speech has been noted in popular culture over the lastWomen In History - continued on page 8HBy Staffto fight for equality and inclusion, women have blazed trails and broken-down barriers, all the while inspiring millions from their own era as well as future generations. There’s been no shortage of notable events in women’s history. Some of those moments may have fallen off the radar of the general public, even if such events continue to affect the lives of women today. Recognition of notable moments in women’s history can provide significant insight into the individuals who made them possible.L-R Lucretia Mott, Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton.Women’s Rights ConventionElizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott played pivotal roles in organizing the first women’s rights convention in 1848. The Seneca Falls Convention waseroic efforts and milestone moments dot the landscape of women’s history. Often forcedheld in New York on July 19 and 20, and abolitionist Frederick Douglass was among the noteworthy attendees. According to History.com, the work done at the Seneca Falls Convention, including the signing of the Declaration of Sentiments, sparked women’s rights advocacy and ultimately lead to suffrage for women, which was granted with the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.Elizabeth BlackwellA Woman Earns A Medical DegreeWithin months of the Seneca Falls Convention, England-born Elizabeth Blackwell graduates from the medical school at Geneva College in New York. kwell not only earns her medical degree,AgriFest OPEN HOUSESaturday April 5, 2025 9am - 1pm325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels,Kids Activities Hayrides, Plant Give-a Away, Demo Garden Tour, Mobile Library, Water Conservation, and so much more!Texas 78132No Pets PleaseComal Master Gardner Association(830) 620-3440 https://comalmg.org33855 Blanco Road Bulverde, TX 78163(830) 438-4425Let’s Have Some Irish Fun!Full-Service Bar • Live Music Indoor & Outdoor Seating Food Truck ServicePet & Kid FriendlySt Patty’s Special!50% offA BOTTLE OF WINEwith this AD!www.thatplaceob.comEXPIRES 3-31-25Our 2nd location is OPEN IN BERGHEIM!Two locations. Same Trusted Care.WALK-IN FOR CARE MONDAY - SATURDAY 8am - 8pmWe treat ALL your Urgent Care needs.Infections, illnesses, and injuries: UTI, strep, flu, COVID, ear pain, back pain, migraine, rash, bite/sting, dehydration, lacerations and broken bones - for all ages!Rapid In-House Testing X-Ray On SiteFriendly Caring Staff1 FM 3351 S, Suite 135 830-336-4330March 2025www.bsbhighlights.com 7Now Open!