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Celebrating Women's History Month!

Mar 08, 2023
By NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson
photo of two dancers in wheelchairs with quote As our nation celebrates Women's History month I am reminded of the consistent and persistent contributions women make to arts and culture in our nation contributions that are critical to our reaching our full potential as a society. I am grateful to all those who have paved the way and continue to pave the way for more equal rights and opportunities for all. NEA Chair Maria Rosario Jackson

Alice Sheppard and Laurel Lawson perform in Kinetic Light's dance work Descent. Photo by Jay Newman/BRITT Festival

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