Mar 30 2025 17 mins
In this engaging episode of "Check This Out!", hosts Amy and Cece continue their series on "Women Who Changed the World," focusing on the inspiring life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). Listeners will learn about Ginsburg's trailblazing journey as the first female tenured professor at Columbia Law School and the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. With a deep commitment to women's rights and civil liberties, Ginsburg co-founded the Women's Rights Project at the ACLU, fought tirelessly against gender discrimination, and became a pop culture icon known as "the Notorious RBG."
Join Amy and Cece as they explore RBG's early life, from her Jewish upbringing in New York to her groundbreaking achievements in a predominantly male legal field. They highlight key historical milestones for women's rights that coincided with Ginsburg’s career, including the Equal Pay Act and Title IX. As they uncover Ginsburg's legacy through her impactful dissents and major court rulings, listeners will be invited to appreciate her significant contributions to gender equality and justice.
To wrap up the episode, Amy and Cece recap key facts about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, encouraging kids and their grownups to continue exploring her legacy. The episode concludes with a heartfelt poem celebrating Ginsburg’s commitment to justice.
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