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History of Equal Rights In America

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A History of Equal Rights in America recounts the significant advances and the ongoing effort to gain a clear and permanent guarantee of privileges for women and all economically disadvantaged groups. From the right to own property, to the formation of labor unions, women's suffrage, consumer rights, equal pay, Title IX and the Disabilities Act. This series includes key historical individuals such as: Susan B. Anthony, Horace Mann, Mary Lyon, Juana Briones, Betty Friedan, Madeleine Albright and more. Hosted by Rosa Vasquez.

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• 1772 to 1837

  The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights create the foundation for equal rights in America. Chapters: 1772 Samuel Adams Pens The Rights of the Colonists. 1776 - America's Declaration of Independence Sets the Stage for Equality. 1785 - Congress Extends Property Ownership to the Common Man. 1791 - The Bill of Rights Guarantees Equal Rights. 1837 - Horace Mann Leads the Way for Universal Education.

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• 1837 to 1862

  American women launch the world's first equal rights movement, while Blacks build their own universities for equality in education. Chapters: 1837 - Mary Lyon Leads the Fight for Equality in Education. 1843 - Juana Briones Establishes Women's Property Rights. 1848 - New York Passes the First Married Women's Property Act. 1849 - Amelia Bloomer Founds The Lily. 1854 - Blacks Begin the Struggle for Equality in Education. 1862 - Homestead Act Opens Up Property Rights for Women.

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• 1863 to 1902

  Program Three examines the nation's first Equal Rights Association while Blacks and the American worker struggle to obtain equality. Chapters: 1866 - American Equal Rights Association is Founded. 1872 - Susan B. Anthony Found Guilty of Voting. 1878 - Blacks Disprove the Myth of Their Inferiority. 1886 - Samuel Gompers is Elected First President of the American Federation of Labor. 1902 - 140,000 Mine Workers Go Out on Strike.

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• 1903 to 1935

  The Twentieth century ushers in a new era of equal rights, and the federal government extends a safety net to the unemployed, the elderly, and the poor. Chapters: 1912 - Juliette Gordon Low Founds the Girl Scouts of America. 1916 - Louis Brandeis is the Champion of the Common Man. 1920 - Women Gain the Right to Vote. 1935 - Social Security Extends a Safety Net to the Unemployed, the Elderly, and the Poor. 1935 - Mary McLeod Bethune: American Woman of the 20th Century.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Jan 31st, 2025 at 9:30 AM on UEN-TV
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• 1936 to 1963

  Women, Blacks, Jews and the poor push for equality in education and the workplace. Chapters: 1939 - The U. S. Food Stamp Program is Enacted. 1948 -- Brandeis University is Founded. 1954 - Brown v. Board of Education. 1963 - Betty Friedan Launches the New Women's Movement. 1963 - Equal Pay Act Establishes Equal Pay for Equal Work.

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• 1964 to 1970

  Programs Six showcases the decade of the 60s, the greatest era of equal rights the nation has ever seen. Chapters: 1965 - Ralph Nader Begins the Modern Day Consumer Rights Movement. 1965 - Medicare Launches the Modern Health Care Movement. 1969 - Stonewall Inn Riots Begin the Gay Rights Movement. 1970 -The Occupational Safety and Health Act is Enacted.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 14th, 2025 at 9:30 AM on UEN-TV
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• 1971 to 1973

  Program Seven showcase the 70s, the greatest era of equal rights the nation has ever seen with equality extended to consumers, the elderly, gays, women, workers and children. Chapters: 1972 - Congress Passes the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. 1972 - Title IX and the Female Athlete. 1972 - The Battle over the Equal Rights Amendment. 1973 - Children's Defense Fund Founded.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 21st, 2025 at 9:30 AM on UEN-TV
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• 1973 to 2011

  Beginning with Roe v Wade and ending with the Third Wave of Feminism, Program Eight shows how by the 21st Century, the nation has embraced the idea of equality for all Americans. Chapters: 1973 - Roe v. Wade. 1973 - The American Hospital Association Adopts the First Patient's Bill of Rights. 1990 - Americans with Disabilities Act Passes. 1997 - Madeleine Albright Begins a New Era for Women in American Leadership. 2004 - Massachusetts Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage. 2011 - The Third Wave of Feminism.

  Next Airing:	Fri, Feb 28th, 2025 at 9:30 AM on UEN-TV
  Length:	00:28:46
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