Women's Birthdays & Milestones

June 7



Virginia Apgar b. 1909-surgeon, developed Apgar Score for newborns

Gwendolyn Brooks b. 1917-1st Black woman to win Pulitzer in poetry

Nikki Giovanni b. 1943-poet, activist

1965: US Supreme Court okays contraceptives




Quote for the Day

"When I dare to be powerful -- to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."

~ Audre Lorde

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ANNUAL EVENTS & CONFERENCES FOR JUNE

Lesbian and Gay Pride Month
Gay Games, every 4 years


Reprinted from The WomanSource Catalog & Review's, "women's perpetual calendar"