Zonta Club of Riverside"S.H.A.R.E. - Sustainability and Human Rights through Accountability, Respect and Empowerment" - Fernanda Gallo Freschi, ZI President 2026-2028An 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
World Friendship Day, observed globally on July 30, is a heartfelt reminder of the power of human connection. Established by the United Nations, the day promotes peace, understanding, and solidarity across cultures. It’s a celebration of the bonds that transcend borders, languages, and differences — encouraging kindness, empathy, and mutual respect. The idea dates back […]
Each year, Zonta International observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. Another year has gone by since the last World Day and again, thousands of victims have fallen into the hands of traffickers. Every country in the world is affected by human trafficking and migrant smuggling, either as a country of origin, […]
Amelia Earhart Day celebrates the inspiring life of famous American pilot, Amelia Earhart. July 24 was chosen in honor of her birthday, but no other details of how the holiday came about are known. She would have been 129 on this day. Amelia Earhart’s love of flying began in December 1920, with her first flight […]
On 13 July 1928, French aviator Maryse Bastié achieved a remarkable feat, flying her Caudron C.109 monoplane, F-AHFE, from Le Bourget Airport in Paris to Trzebiatów, Pomerania. Covering 1,058 kilometers (657 miles) in a single flight, she demonstrated exceptional skill, endurance, and determination. At a time when aviation was still in its daring early years, […]
On July 5, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island after their final leg of the around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea on July 2, carrying 1,100 gallons of fuel for a 2,556‑mile crossing. By July 5, they had not yet reached their destination, and the […]
On July 4, 1937, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan were still en route to Howland Island, the final leg of their ambitious around‑the‑world flight. They had departed Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, 1937, with a 2,500‑mile journey ahead, heavily fueled and expected to take about 18–20 hours. By July 4, they were deep […]
On July 3, 1937, the world was gripped by uncertainty as news spread that famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, had gone missing the previous day during their ambitious attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The pair had departed from Lae, New Guinea, on July 2, aiming to reach Howland Island — a […]