International Women's Day--Recognizing Franco-American Women!

[Rhea Cote Robbins]

International Women's Day--Recognizing Franco-American Women!
March 8th

I have been thinking about what to say in relation to International Women's Day in reference to Franco-American women and this is what I came up with.

This is a day to recognize the women who have come before other Franco-American women--past and present--who have improved the living conditions of other Franco-American women by various means. Regardless of the rewards and punishments that followed the action on behalf of--past and present.

Recognizing those who made life better for even just one, or many, Franco-American women in her life, and their hard-won efforts to attain and sustain that better life.

Recognizing those who fought the elements of dominance from all sectors to achieve recognition of Franco-American women and their contributions. Ignorance and prejudice remain and the fight continues.

Recognizing those who made gains in the world of information in regard to Franco-American women.

Recognizing those who continue to improve the lives of Franco-American women through their sustained measures of insisting on a voice for the Franco-American women.

Recognizing those who repeatedly repeat the message of the worth of the Franco-American women and her works as viable and important without any reference to any other point of definition. In her own right, Franco-American women are fierce and famous and fabulous!

I'm sure there is more to add, but brief is best.

Merci,
Rhea Côté Robbins

Recognizing the women who have helped build and sustain the
Franco-American Women's Institute
http://www.fawi.net/