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News Articles: Women's History Month

The High Museum of Art hosts the "Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon" event in March. This picture depicts Mickalene Thomas' 2018 work, "Les Trois Femmes Deux."

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  • Art & Design

High Museum Tackles Wikipedia's Representation Of Women

Wikipedia is a highly visited site on the internet, yet only about 17 percent of biographies posted on it are about women. In addition, less than 10...

March 29, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Elena Rivera
<i>On Second Thought</i> host Virginia Prescott moderated a panel for International Women's Day, "Women as Agents of Change."

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GPB Panel Celebrates 'Women As Agents Of Change'

As Women's History Month draws to a close, On Second Thought celebrates women working for change around the world. Dining for Women, Peace is Loud and...

March 28, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
The Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens facilitated women's education before University of Georgia accepted female students.

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  • Education

Lucy Cobb Institute Highlights History Of Women's Education In Athens

Women's educational opportunities in the 19th Century were few and far between. Finishing schools focused on women's socialization and skills like art,...

March 06, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott

On Second Thought For Thursday, March 22, 2018

Opioid addiction is a major problem in Georgia. Several years ago, Governor Nathan Deal signed the "Good Samaritan" bill. The bill was created to...

September 25, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 6 more
Dr. Roslyn Pope in her home next to her framed "Appeal for Human Rights" document.

Dr. Roslyn Pope Reflects On 'An Appeal for Human Rights'

For Women’s History Month, On Second Thought is paying tribute to Georgia's female trailblazers. Civil Rights icon Dr. Roslyn Pope made history in 1960...

April 04, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Fenly Foxen

On Second Thought For Tuesday, March 27, 2018

A teenager in Thomasville, Georgia is facing charges for allegedly stealing a gun from a car earlier in March. We've seen this problem across the state....

March 27, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 6 more

On Second Thought for Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Now that it’s warming up, you may consider visiting one of Georgia’s many historic monuments. The Ocmulgee National Monument near Macon was designated...

March 20, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 5 more
A spot in Atlanta where homeless people camp out at night.

Helping The Homeless in Georgia

According to a study released last year by the University of Chicago, more than 4 million youth in America face homelessness every year. As part of...

March 16, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • La'Raven Taylor ,
  • and 2 more

On Second Thought For Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Last month, Atlanta’s mayor signed a measure to eliminate the city’s Municipal Court cash bond requirement for minor offenses. The alternative would be...

March 16, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 4 more

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