Rosie the Riveter

The Automotive Hall of Fame Unveils New Exhibit Honoring the Contributions and Innovations of African Americans in the Mobility Industry

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Automotive Hall of Fame (AHF), a non-profit organization that honors and celebrates the mobility industry's pioneers and their impact on society, is celebrating the opening of its new exhibit "Achievement." This initiative began in 2022, kicked-off by a $500,000 grant from General Motors which enabled the AHF to begin developing a multi-channel experience to help educate the community about Black contributions to the global automotive industry as well as the industry's impact on Black families and communities. Lear and American Axle also provided grants toward this initiative.

Key Points: 
  • "The Automotive Hall of Fame is proud to bring this compelling exhibit and content to the public," said Sarah Cook, president, Automotive Hall of Fame.
  • "We knew we needed to do more to showcase the contributions and stories of the people of color who have shaped our industry.
  • We hope that by sharing these remarkable stories of achievement we inspire others to contribute to the future of mobility."
  • The first installation of the exhibit honors 19 African American men and women who impacted various facets of the industry throughout history.

Rosie the Riveter Lives On In All Women Veterans

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a significant day in women's history, "Rosie the Riveter" was born from a national hit song in 1942 that depicts Rosie as a woman who served the American war effort by producing war supplies – including ships and ammunition – during World War II.

Key Points: 
  • The drive and determination found in the figure of Rosie the Riveter of our past can still be found in women service members who continue to break down barriers, filling more prominent roles in combat and command.
  • The survey reveals some distinct findings for women warriors, including:
    Female warriors employed full-time earned on average $100 less weekly than male warriors.
  • She serves as an example of the fierceness that is a woman warrior a Rosie the Riveter of today's female veterans.
  • WWP developed the Women Warriors Initiative to better understand, empower, and advocate for these women warriors who have served our nation.

Riveters Restaurant Receives "Real Rosie" Approval

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Key Points: 
  • Parker, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 95, was the model for the "We Can Do It!"
  • poster.
  • Her daughter, Marie Blankenship, discovered Riveters Restaurant, located in West Tampa, online, and created a framed collection of original "Rosie the Riveter" photos, including a signed poster from Fraley, along with a personal message of empowerment.
  • "Thank you so much for keeping the spirit of Rosie alive and well," Blankenship told Riveters.

National Nonprofit Wreaths Across America Announces New Theme and Planned Curriculum to TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond

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Monday, January 17, 2022
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This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local and national cemeteries in all 50 states - most recently at more than 3,100 participating locations - as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.

Key Points: 
  • This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local and national cemeteries in all 50 states - most recently at more than 3,100 participating locations - as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
  • Each year, a new theme is chosen to help volunteers and supporters focus their messaging and outreach in their own communities.
  • Today, the national nonprofit announces the theme for 2022 is "Find a way to serve."
  • "You don't have to be in military service to serve your community and country," said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America.

AB&I Celebrates Women In Industry

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
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The new Iron Woman pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter the women civilians who built the warplanes during the WWII effort.

Key Points: 
  • The new Iron Woman pays tribute to the iconic Rosie the Riveter the women civilians who built the warplanes during the WWII effort.
  • "There is a huge gap in our historical narrative about women in the trades and that is quickly changing as they are starting to fill the void in skilled trades as many baby boomers retiring out of industry.
  • "We hope that the new Iron Woman will pay tribute to the vast opportunities for women in industry."
  • "The plumbing industry, as well as other industries, are chalked full of women breaking barriers with their actions.

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2018

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a leading sign and visual communications franchisor, is an official endorser of Manufacturing Day 2018 .

Key Points: 
  • CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FASTSIGNS International, Inc., a leading sign and visual communications franchisor, is an official endorser of Manufacturing Day 2018 .
  • "Manufacturing is so important to our economy," said FASTSIGNS International, Inc.'s CEO, Catherine Monson.
  • philosophy, FASTSIGNS is taking Manufacturing Day a step further by focusing on women in manufacturing.
  • FASTSIGNS has partnered with Avery Dennison, an adhesive manufacturing company, to install a 10-foot wall mural featuring "Rosie the Riveter".