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National Police Woman Day

National Police Woman Day, observed annually on September 12, honors the dedication, courage, and achievements of women in law enforcement. This day not only celebrates their service but also recognizes the progress made toward gender equality in policing. The date holds historical significance: on September 12, 1910, Alice Stebbins Wells became the first American-born female […]

Amelia Earhart as Vice President of Public Relations for New York, Philadelphia & Washington Airways

In August of 1928, Amelia Earhart accepted the role of Vice President of Public Relations for the New York, Philadelphia & Washington Airways, one of the early commercial passenger airlines in the United States. This position came shortly after her historic transatlantic flight as a passenger, which had catapulted her into the public eye. The […]

California Moves Closer to Ending Child Marriage

On August 27, 2026, California lawmakers took a historic step toward ending child marriage by advancing Assembly Bill 1267, which would prohibit marriage for anyone under 18 without exception. The bill passed both chambers, with overwhelming bipartisan support. However, one legislator abstained from voting, citing concerns about potential unintended consequences for emancipated minors. The abstaining […]

UPDATE on AB 1267

An 8-0 committee vote recently advanced legislation to ban child marriage completely in California. What the Vote Means Assembly Bill 1267 sets the minimum legal age for marriage at 18. It removes exceptions that currently allow minors of any age to marry with parental consent and a court order. Advocates and survivors celebrated the unanimous […]

California AB 1267: Ending Child Marriage – Unanimous Senate Vote

Today marked a significant milestone in California’s legislative efforts to protect minors from harmful practices. Assembly Bill 1267, aimed at prohibiting marriage for anyone under the age of 18 without exception, passed the California State Senate with a unanimous 38-0 vote. AB 1267 closes existing legal loopholes that have allowed minors to marry with parental consent and […]

National WebMistress Day

National WebMistress Day is celebrated annually on August 26 to honor the women who design, develop, maintain, and manage websites, ensuring the digital world runs smoothly. The term “WebMistress” emerged in the mid‑1990s as a gender‑neutral alternative to “Webmaster,” highlighting women’s growing role in technology. It was popularized by Kat Valentine, who registered the domain […]

Amelia Earhart is Fatigued

Amelia Earhart landed at Newark Municipal Airport on August 28, 1932 after completing the first solo nonstop transcontinental flight by a woman, flying her Lockheed Vega 5B from Los Angeles to Newark in 19 hours, 5 minutes. A small but enthusiastic crowd of about 150 people gathered on the tarmac, rushing past police guards to […]

Be Kind to Humankind Week August 25–31

Be Kind to Humankind Week, observed annually from August 25–31, is a global call to action for compassion, generosity, and empathy. Founded in 1988 by Lorraine Jara, the week encourages people to make kindness a daily habit—whether through small gestures like offering a smile or larger acts such as volunteering and advocacy. Each day carries […]

World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on August 19 to honor humanitarian workers and raise awareness about the urgent needs of people affected by crises worldwide. It was first commemorated in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly, following the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad that killed 22 aid workers, including […]

National Nonprofit Day

National Nonprofit Day is observed every August 17 to honor the vital contributions of charitable organizations to communities and the world. It was declared a national holiday in 2017 by Sherita J. Herring, a philanthropist and business strategist, to recognize the impact of nonprofits and the historical significance of the Tariff Act of 1894, which […]