Celebrating Roxcy Bolton
I am so pleased that Miami feminist Roxcy Bolton will be honored at the end of the month by HistoryMiami. She marched and advocated for women – often working with Miami Herald women’s page editor Marie Anderson to draw attention for social causes. Roxcy helped establish a rape crisis center and change the policy on naming hurricanes only after women. (I am still working on telling the hurricane story.) I wish I could attend the event but it is during the week.
I also just learned that Roxcy is included in the book, True Grit. I just ordered a copy. The Miami Herald ran a short piece on Roxcy’s inclusion.
It is so important that women like Roxcy are recognized. This includes the women’s page editors who did much more than reinforced tradition. These women made such a difference and laid the groundwork for the women who came next.
Here is more information about the Roxcy celebration:
Celebrating Women!
Thursday, August 26
10am – 2pm Display / 11am Presentation
HistoryMiami
The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirmed the right of women to vote in all public elections. Join us as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of this historic event with a special presentation and memorabilia display on the life and legacy of local activist Roxcy Bolton.
