Field Law Firm - August 2022

Field Law Firm - August 2022

Notes From The Field

August 2022

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Votes for Women

Over the past few months, I have shared with you a bit about the importance of freedom, both to our team and this nation, and together we have explored a few of the many forms it takes. This month, I want to provide another important iterance of freedom in our history as a country: the liberation of women and their fight for equality. One hundred and two years ago, on Aug. 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, and the women of the United States of America won the first major battle in their decades-long war to acquire their right to vote. This was a landmark victory for all Americans, as it pushed us one step closer toward equality and the ideal espoused in the Declaration of Independence that “all [humans] are created equal.” The suffragists got their start at the Seneca Falls Convention in July 1848. It was there that Susan B. Anthony — often considered the mother of women’s suffrage in the U.S. — presented her “Declaration of Sentiments.” This document was written to capture the ideals of the Declaration of Independence and apply that same push for freedom on behalf of women in the U.S. At the end of the convention, 68 women and 32 men signed their names to the document, committing themselves to pursuing equality for all U.S. citizens regardless of gender. Only one woman, Charlotte Woodward Pierce, would live long enough to see the day when women won the right to vote. Even as we celebrate the triumph of the 19th Amendment being ratified, we must remember the women who were excluded from this emancipation. Although the 19th Amendment and 15th Amendment worked in tandem, stating that the rights of United States citizens would not be denied on account of sex, race, or color, this was not practically the case for many Americans. For example, liberation did not become a reality for indigenous people until the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. This finally acknowledged all indigenous people born in the United States as citizens of the country. Asian American women did not have their voting rights secured until both the Magnuson Act of 1943 and the McCarran-Walter Act of 1952. These acts worked to

remove harsh legislation excluding Asian Americans from being considered for naturalization and citizenship.

The last example of this I would like to bring to your attention is the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Written as a response to the Selma March, President Johnson addressed Congress and introduced this piece of legislation, which banned discriminatory practices of requiring Black Americans to take literacy tests. This act provided much-needed protection for non-white citizens and their right to vote. My purpose in sharing these stories and landmark points in our history is to both honor the advances we’ve made as a nation and illuminate ways in which the ideal set before us, “that all men [and women] are created equal,” is still a work in progress. As a team, we fully support the liberation and equality of all human beings, especially in this “land of the free and home of the brave.” I encourage you to take time this month and consider ways you can pursue the freedom and liberation of people within your own community.

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BRAIN GAMES

Summer is well under way, and it seems to be hotter than ever this year! In an effort to provide a good laugh amidst the sweltering heat, Caleb decided to share a few classic, yet hilarious, summer-themed jokes!

Do fish go on vacation? No, they’re always in school!

What travels all around the world but stays in one corner? A postage stamp ! Why do fish swim in saltwater? Because pepper water would make them sneeze! What do sheep do on a summer weekend? Have a baa-baa-cue! What do you call a cantaloupe in a swimming pool? A watermelon!

SOLUTION

Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press

In honor of our conversation about the history of women’s rights, it seems appropriate to take a close look at one of the most iconic women who fought during the height of the suffrage movement: Ida B. Wells. Ida was a well-known Black journalist, activist, and educator leading an anti-lynching campaign in the United States in the 1890s. She was born in July of 1862 and was emancipated while still a child at the end of the Civil War.

yellow fever. In 1884, she filed a lawsuit against a Memphis train car company for unfair treatment. This incident sparked her desire to pursue activism in the realms of women’s suffrage and racial injustice. She wrote and published the books “Southern Horrors” and “The Red Record” as collections of the horrific lynchings she had witnessed. After these books were released, Ida was threatened as a response to her outspokenness, yet she continued to write about the injustices taking place. Throughout her lifetime, Ida was a strong warrior for Black Americans, never backing down from a chance to fight for true freedom and equality. Within the suffrage movement, Ida often challenged her white counterparts for their intentional exclusion and belittlement toward women of color. She was also incredibly active in and helped found many organizations including the NAACP, the National Association of Colored Women (NACW), and the National Equal Rights League. In one of her books, she famously wrote this line: “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”

Ida believed strongly in the importance of education, attending Rust College before leaving the school and working as an educator while taking care of her siblings after her parents died from

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TAKE A BREAK

GET OUTSIDE WITH GEOCACHING Tracking Down Treasures

International Geocaching Day takes place on the third Saturday of the month of August. It’s a chance to experience an adventure-filled day that will get you out of the house and into nature. People of all ages gather to commemorate the placement and discovery of geocaches across the world, and there’s no telling what kind of surprise you might discover if you participate!

What is geocaching?

Geocaching is basically a high-tech version of a treasure or scavenger hunt. It is inspired by the older treasure hunt called letterbox, where you plant clues in various locations that lead to the letterbox. For geocaching nowadays, you use a GPS to track down caches. These are typically waterproof containers — and inside there is a logbook for you to sign. These caches can be filled with trinkets such as coins, pins, or even miniature figurines, but if you take anything, be sure that you replace it with something else. It doesn’t have to be anything expensive, just a token of sorts for someone else to discover.

TASTY BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN

Ingredients

• 4 boneless and skinless

• 3 tomatoes, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped • Salt and pepper, to taste • 4 slices mozzarella cheese • Parmesan cheese, grated

chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness

It’s time to get started.

• 4 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

To begin your geocaching journey, first visit Geocaching.com and sign up for a new account. From this, you will be able to create a unique geocacher name that people in the geocache community can call you by! This will also come in handy when you sign the logbook. You can also download the Geocaching app to your smartphone and use it as a GPS receiver. Once you open the map on your phone, it will show a map of your location with bubble icons to see all the geocaches near you. There will be an arrow icon that you can click on that will find the specific geocache you are searching for. It will then open a compass that shows you which direction to go in and how many feet you are away from the final location. This treasure hunt brings an entire community together from all around the world. It encourages people to challenge themselves and get outside. The act of hiding and finding a geocache is thrilling, and you never know what you might find next.

Directions

1. Add chicken to a large resealable bag. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Pour over chicken and seal. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3. Turn a grill to medium-high heat and add the chicken. Discard the marinade. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until fully cooked. 4. Combine the remaining lemon juice, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Add salt and pepper, to taste. 5. Before taking the chicken off the grill, top each breast with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook 2–3 minutes, then serve topped with the tomato mixture and grated Parmesan cheese.

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Votes for Women

Caleb’s Corner The History of Ida B. Wells

Tasty Bruschetta Chicken Enjoy the Adventure and Hunt

The 50-Yard Challenge

One Lawn at a Time Helping Bring People Together

Today, there is a divide between younger and older generations, but one man is trying to bridge that gap by encouraging boys and girls to give back to their community. In 2016, Rodney A. Smith Jr. saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn and decided to finish the job for him. It inspired him to start a movement for children aged 7–17 to give back to their communities by taking on the 50-yard challenge. Kids contribute by mowing lawns for single parents, veterans, seniors, and people who have disabilities. Once they reach their goal, kids will receive T-shirts, a brand-new

At first, the 50-yard challenge took place locally in Alabama. But in the last few years, kids across the U.S. have begun participating. “Right now, we have over 2,400 kids nationwide taking part in our challenge. We also have kids in eight other countries taking part as well,” Smith Jr. says. This challenge teaches children the value of giving back to their communities, but it also encourages them to learn skills in lawn service — which not a lot of young adults know how to do. It also helps them interact with others who they wouldn’t typically talk with. “[Unity and interaction] is important in this day and age. A lot of elderly people are stuck at home, and they don’t get to have a lot of human interaction. So when kids come by, they can talk, get to know each other, and build relationships. They can learn things from each other,” Smith Jr. says. Are you and your kids up for the 50-yard challenge? Send a picture of your child holding a sign that says, “I Accept The 50 Yard Challenge” to WeAreRaisingMen.com/The-50-Yard-Challenge to join. If you’re looking for someone to tend to your yard, you can use the form on WeAreRaisingMen.com/Find-A-Mower to search for kids who are mowing lawns in your area.

mower, a weed eater, and a leaf blower. Smith Jr. will also come out to your community and help you with your lawn care services.

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