The movie A Wrinkle in Time, adapted from Madeline L’Engle’s Newbery Medal award-winning book, started playing in theaters in March 2018. Awarded annually, the Newbery Medal is presented to the author of what is considered to be that year’s most distinguished contribution to American literature written for children.
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The Oscar nominees for 2018 have been announced and shortly after this column appears in March 2018, we will know the winners. Oscars, Emmys, Grammys. Tonys. These awards are among the most significant presented to entertainers.
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Google Arts & Culture is presenting exhibits on inventors and discoverers for online viewing. Five specific exhibits have been developed to present women inventors and discoverers: science, medicine, engineering, health and beauty, and household.
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In October 2017, the University of Virginia announced the hiring of the first African-American woman every brought in as an Athletic Director at one of the 64 power five conference schools. As the hiring of Carla Williams indicates, women are involved in sports as athletes as well as in other positions.
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National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., contains statues – two from each state. Of that total, nine are women.
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