added 2007 Sun Apr 15 16:06:27 by corey.spring
Sixty years ago today, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and ushered in a new era in American sport. But baseball's first black player of the modern era didn't just change the game when he crossed the line on April 15, 1947. His impact went well beyond sports and extends to all of American society.
Sixty years ago today, Jackie Robinson stepped onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and ushered in a new era in American sport. But baseball's first black player of the modern era didn't just change the game when he crossed the line on April 15, 1947. His impact went well beyond sports and extends to all of American society.
added 2007 Fri Mar 16 14:58:50 by ochs
Parliament passed a gender-equality bill Thursday aimed at getting more Spanish women into elected office and corporate boardrooms - and more men heating baby bottles and changing diapers.
Parliament passed a gender-equality bill Thursday aimed at getting more Spanish women into elected office and corporate boardrooms - and more men heating baby bottles and changing diapers.
added 2007 Fri Feb 23 3:58:46 by pagey
Genteel and old-fashioned Wimbledon discarded one of its longest traditions unequal pay. The All England Club yielded to 21st century realities Thursday, agreeing to pay women the same as men and falling in line with the other Grand Slam tournaments.
Genteel and old-fashioned Wimbledon discarded one of its longest traditions unequal pay. The All England Club yielded to 21st century realities Thursday, agreeing to pay women the same as men and falling in line with the other Grand Slam tournaments.
