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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:20 AM Jun 2020

First lady announces youth art project on women's suffrage

Melania Trump wants to use art to help children learn about women’s suffrage.

The first lady on Monday announced a youth art project to coincide with the ratification nearly 100 years ago of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. The project, “Building the Movement: America’s Youth Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage,” will showcase artwork by students in grades three to 12 from all U.S. states and territories.

Melania Trump said children should be included in conversations about the upcoming centennial so they can learn the history behind the women’s suffrage movement, including peaceful protests like those they see taking place in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

“For decades, women leaders lobbied, marched, and protested for equality and their right to vote in the United States,” the first lady said in a statement to The Associated Press. “It is my hope that this project will both support and expand the important conversations taking place on equality and the impact of peaceful protests, while encouraging children to engage in the history behind this consequential movement in their own home states.”

Children are being asked to submit drawings by July 6 depicting individuals, objects and events representing the suffrage movement. One piece of art from each state and territory will be included in a White House exhibit scheduled to open in August. How the art will be presented — either a physical exhibit or online — will be determined based on federal guidelines for COVID-19.

https://apnews.com/49a495ff7b651e5034dfe1c078ac671b

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First lady announces youth art project on women's suffrage (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Jun 2020 OP
So the republicans are now going Turbineguy Jun 2020 #1
Do you have to be a Racist to be married to a Racist ? stonecutter357 Jun 2020 #2
Can I submt mercuryblues Jun 2020 #3
Oh, please do. llmart Jun 2020 #11
She knows where she can stick it, she wouldn't know solidarity with women if it bit her on the ass. sunonmars Jun 2020 #4
How's that Birther Shit working out for you, Worst lady Ever? Cha Jun 2020 #5
That's a good replacement name for her sorry ass... 2naSalit Jun 2020 #13
Trying to figure out snowybirdie Jun 2020 #6
I had the same thought, Snowy. Metatron Jun 2020 #15
So, the Turd Lady is trying to reclaim the moral high ground? Hugin Jun 2020 #7
Just a ploy to get more women to vote for her husband. MissB Jun 2020 #8
I believe her official title is either Third Lady or First Prostitute. fleur-de-lisa Jun 2020 #9
Those are good. And, may I add, Mrs. Birther. jrthin Jun 2020 #10
Or Wost Lady... 2naSalit Jun 2020 #14
Like, Newest Reality Jun 2020 #12

llmart

(15,556 posts)
11. Oh, please do.
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:45 AM
Jun 2020

I love that idea. Start with the "grab them by the p****" comment. She'll love that one!

Don't forget to add pictures of all the women he's assaulted.

snowybirdie

(5,240 posts)
6. Trying to figure out
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:01 AM
Jun 2020

how kids can be made to get excited about this subject while being out of school. Not really one that can ignight their interest.

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
12. Like,
Mon Jun 15, 2020, 10:49 AM
Jun 2020

Like a sugar baby really understands anything but getting a sugar Daddy? Tell us all about how that works.

Maybe she should focus on how to do a good prenup or how to get, and when to leave your sugar Daddy, since that is her line of expertise.

How would an enabler be able to inspire anyone or help the oppressed when what she is doing is another publicity stunt for Daddy? That's just nude model hypocrisy.

I often have a hard time understanding Malaria because I don't speak fluent Escort.

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