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Historic Wisconsin women held panel at Mequon

Leanne Parshalle

Issue date: 3/12/10 Section: News
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A historic gathering of prominent women included (L-R) Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Activist Ruth Zubrensky and Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, along with the Vel Phillips, first woman and African American Wisconsin Secretary of State.
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A historic gathering of prominent women included (L-R) Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Activist Ruth Zubrensky and Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, along with the Vel Phillips, first woman and African American Wisconsin Secretary of State.

What started out as a week-long celebration has now grown into the designation of March as Women's History month. In commemoration of International Women's Day, Rose Lee, sociology instructor, organized an event at Mequon Campus entitled "Why we celebrate women and their successes."

Everyone was welcomed by Gloria Pitchford-Nicholas, Dean of Pre-College Education and Marcia Clarke-Yapi, Associate Dean, who introduced the guest speakers.

Community Activist, Ruth Zubrensky's own family background has strong roots in the fight against injustice and she has written two books.

She focused her talk on her memories with Coretta Scott before she became the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. Zubrensky knew Scott from their college days and fondly said, "It was a lucky accident of history that she was my roommate." She adds "Of course neither of us knew how our lives would play out. "

Zubrensky spoke of "serious conversations about the state of race relations" that she would engage in with Cory (Mrs. King's college nickname) and her older sister, Edythe Scott. She also read the audience excerpts from Coretta Scott King's book, "My Life with Martin Luther King, Jr."

Zubrensky spoke of when she was able to sign King's book, which was inscribed:

"To Ruth with love and gratitude, for the dedication to the ideals of justice, brotherhood and peace. Cory, Coretta Scott King."

Shirley Abrahamson is the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and a recipient of multiple awards and honorary degrees. She shared her ideals and the responsibilities that women still have to work on even after so much progress.

"There is still a long road ahead for all of us, to live in a world free from discrimination, free from poverty, in a world filled with peace. And that's what we should be working for."
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