Newsletter | March 10, 2023
Hello, Santa Barbara!
**Traducción en Español a continuación de la versión en Inglés**
Left: Women Electric Welders at Hog Island Shipyard, 1918
Right: First WAVES Machine Gun Instructors
Courtesy of Library of Congress
About Women's History Month"Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as 'Women’s History Week.' Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as 'Women’s History Week.' In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as 'Women’s History Month.' Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as 'Women’s History Month.' Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as 'Women’s History Month.' These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields."
Click the link below to view on our website:
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/womens-history-month-electric-welders
The Resource went Live
with Drag Queen Vivian Storm
Click the links below to watch several short clips from our interview with Vivian Storm for an inside look into her life and experiences.
Growing up, Vivian first started singing at home for her mom’s friends as a way to peek into their adult world. She spent hours writing songs and singing in her mother’s garden as a child, hoping to one day perform on a much larger scale.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-singing-in-the-garden
Vivian describes her roots as a Queen—watching other performers and growing up in a city that celebrated Drag.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-roots
While attending the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh for her Masters in Educational Leadership, Vivian worked as a Hall Director where she was charged with guiding other students. Those students planted the idea of doing Drag in Vivian's mind and performed with her at her first show as backup dancers.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-first-drag-show
Drag Queens are currently facing extreme prejudice from lawmakers and individuals nationwide. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed a bill that will go into effect April 1 which will criminalize certain drag performances. The law bans “adult cabaret entertainment” on public property or at locations in the state where they can be viewed by minors. Other states including Idaho, Kentucky, North Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma and Utah are considering passing similar laws.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-activismVivian describes misconceptions about Drag, and emphasizes the positive effect Drag can have on youth.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-inspiring-kids
For the last two years, Vivian and co-curator Angel D’Mon have put on Glitter Brunch every Sunday at the Wildcat Bar in Santa Barbara. Vivian discusses how it all began and what the event offers to our community
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-glitter-brunch
Vivian performs an original song she wrote for her recent Ted Talk.
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivians-song
Watch Vivian’s full episode at the following link:
https://www.theresourcesb.com/blog/vivian-storm-full-interview
Stay Strong & Be Inspired!
Teri
The Resource Newsletter 3.10.2023