Women’s fashion has helped them throughout their history of protest, including their efforts over 100 years ago when they won the right to vote. (See my celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment HERE.) Age doesn’t matter when a certain color, symbol or slogan is worn by women showing their support for certain issues. Fashion is how to show where you stand and how to show your true self without having to say a word. And we need this now more than ever before!
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Social Concerns
Fashion History, Making a Difference, Women's History, Women's Movement
Recently, my family and I went to hear Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha talk about her book documenting her experience in uncovering the tragic disaster of the Flint water crisis. As she told the audience what happened in Flint, it became clear that public health and a clean environment are ruled by politics. I am sharing news of this event with you because it is important for lifelong health — for you, your children and your grandchildren. Age doesn’t matter. Cultivating good health early in life improves the odds of living longer, and improving our environment is directly related to human health. What happens to others can spread to you and yours. But there are things you can do about it. You can affect what happens to your body and your environment.
My husband. Russ, is a long-time Commissioner of the Detroit Public Library. He interviewed Dr. Mona onstage at Detroit’s Osborn High School auditorium for the Michigan Humanities Great Michigan Read (GMR) program. I will present some talking points from the interview below. But first, let me introduce you to the GMR program and Dr. Mona.
Michigan Humanities’ Great Michigan Read of 2019-20: What the Eyes Don’t See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
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Lifelong Health, Social Concerns
Books, Health and Wellness, Making a Difference, Public Health
