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This is our Story

Everyday Women Making
History Everyday

Inspiring Women Inspiring

Women

omen are making history every day. “You may not control all the events that hap-
pen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them,” says Maya Angelou.
WSince the beginning of time, women have been making history, starting with Eve in the gar-
den. There was Mrs. Roosevelt, who advocated for civil rights for African Americans and American
Asians in the 1940s. Then there was Ida B. Wells, who fought for African-American women’s equality by
exposing racism through her writings. Then in 1995, there was the 87-year-old washerwoman, who was
denied acceptance to the University of Mississippi. She donated $150,000 to the University to establish
a scholarship fund for students in need. Lastly, Grandma Xiao was mugged and fought against racism
by giving up her million dollars to the community.

These are examples of inspiring women who get it done, women who made decisions, despite the
struggles and challenges they faced.

I believe it is possible for inspired women who get it done to inspire other women to overcome their
construction industry challenges. This, in turn, encourages women and girls to get it done. We can
educate, graduate, develop skills, build as we recognize and support each other in this construction
industry. We are all just everyday women making history every day.

This is our story!