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Honoring the Trailblazing Women of the 4th Council District; Madeline Dunn, Alice Wright, Barbara Jones, Bernice Hall, Geneva Black, The Hon. Louise Williams Bishop, The Hon. Carol Campbell, Queen Mother Falaka Fattah, and Ruth Bazemore, in honor of Women's History Month.
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WHEREAS, Women's History is American History. Women's History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role women play in American history. Women's History Month was first declared by an Act of Congress in March of 1987; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Dunn is a longtime community activist and political organizer. Throughout her life, she has taken a keen interest in the needs and direction of her community and her city. She has made it her mission to hold local politicians accountable. She also got involved by running for political office itself. In 1979, she challenged the then Councilmember for the 4th District. Throughout her decades of activism, she has spent her time working on various campaigns for Mayor, City Council, District Attorney, both the Pennsylvania and United States House of Representatives, and even President of the United States, to improve outcomes for West Philadelphia. Ms. Dunn is also very active in community organizations. She has been heavily involved in both the Young Great Society and the NAACP; and
WHEREAS, Alice Wright is a 4th District Block Captain who has made it her mission to improve her West Philadelphia community. Ms. Wright is a dedicated member of the United Block Captains Association, and her membership with this association demonstrates her commitment to the community. When Philadelphia experiences heat waves, Ms. Wright can be found walking her block speaking with residents to see how she can assist. She walks up and down Pensgrove Street knocking on her elderly neighbor's doors to understand the needs of those who she affectionately refers to "my seniors"; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Jones spent her entire ...
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