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April at the Women's Museum of California

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Exhibits Events Get Involved Donate    In The Gallery Sponsored by Cox Communications To Observe and Wonder April 7 - May 28 A Short History of the Far-Reaching Minds of Women in Science Women have played a vastly important role in the development and dissemination of science. Having made significant contributions to science from the earliest times, they were leaders in building the early foundation of modern programming and unveiled the structure of DNA. Their work inspired environmental movements and led to the discovery of new genes. Women broke the sound barrier - and gender barriers all along the way.  Learn More Here April Events and Programs April, 15th at 1:30 PM "The Women of the Gaslamp Quarter". . . A walking tour Meet downtown San Diego for "A Walking Tour of the Gaslamp Quarter District" with highlights of the women who lived in the district, women who helped improve the lives of people living in the district, and those women who helped to "clean up" the district. Questions: What role did Lydia Knapp Horton and Dr. Charlotte Baker play in the district? Josie Earp? Clara Shortridge Foltz? Joan Crawford? We also will give a special nod to many of the 93 historic buildings. To RSVP please phone Anne at 858.245.1677 or email ahoiberg@aol.com. Sunday, April 18th at 6:30PM WOSD Free Film Night: The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking The Domination Code This powerful and landmark documentary "The Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking The Domination Code" is a result of the collaborative efforts by Dakota filmmaker and Director Sheldon Wolfchild and Co-Producer Steven Newcomb (Shawnee, Lenape). The film, based on Newcomb's thirty years of research, and his book Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery (Fulcrum, 2008), brings to the big screen an amazing and little known story Women Occupy San Diego offers a free film screening every 3rd Tuesday each month.  Doors Open at 6:30 pm Film Starts at 7 pm April, 19th at 6:00 PM NOW Monthly Meeting April 2017 Meeting - Human Sex Trafficking Join  Estelle de los Rios from CSA San Diego County, Catherin Mendonca from AF3IRM, Rachel Scatizzi Thompson, President of the Junior League of San Diego and Summer Stephan, Chief Deputy District Attorney at San Diego County District Attorney's Office for a panel discussion on Human Sex Trafficking.  San Diego NOW's  purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects.  Tuesday, April 22nd at 4:00PM Solidarity for All! Women's International League of Peace and Freedom invites you to learn more about WILPF's goals for peace, nonproliferation, and international programs that benefit women and girls. Enjoy a glass of wine and a cup of PEACE (split-pea) soup with like-minded individuals. Free RSVP Here Monday, April 24th at 6:00 PM Empowerment and Leadership with Sylvia Becker-Hill Women Make the Best Leaders! We need more successful female leaders in all areas of society. Do you choose to be one of them?  You are invited to participate in the Women's Center's series on women's empowerment and leadership, created by Facilitator Sylvia Becker-Hill for women who want it all! Sylvia is the founder of Über Women International Inc., a global women's empowerment company.   Beautiful harp music will be played, 5:45 - 6:15, by Karen Hinkson-Buck. Admission is FREE! Light refreshments! RSVP Here Tuesday, April 25th at 1:30PM OWL/WILPF Monthly Meeting Please join members and friends of OWL and WILPF for their monthly meeting at the Women's Museum of California Free! Light refreshments!  Tuesday, April 25th at 6:00 PM Women Flourish in STEM Meet women who love science, technology, engineering, and math!   RSVP Here Latest From The Blog 5 Women Artists from California There have been many notable women throughout California history who have contributed greatly to the world of art. For our last post for Women's History Month 2017, we are sharing facts about 5 women artists from California History. This post ... ...» The Making of Different Flowers This has been without a doubt the most surreal year of my life, and the year before I had walked on the Millennium Falcon. I was on a film festival panel recently with several other directors and we were asked ......» Where are the Women? This past year, my 9-year old daughter and I watched our fair number of films, from "Trolls" to "Suicide Squad." But my daughter's favorite movie was "Hidden Figures," a poignant film about a group of female African-American mathematicians at NASA ......» Women's Museum of California 2730 Historic Decatur Rd, #103 San Diego, 92106 619 233-7963  info@womensmuseumca.org Amazon donates to the Women's Museum when you shop with Amazon Smile Support future programs at the Women's Museum of California

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