In the article, “Profiles in Women’s History: Elizabeth Peratrovich” (McGraw Hill) I learned that Elizabeth Peratrovich was an Alaskan, daughter of a native American who fought for equal rights with her husband Roy Peratrovich. In 1941, Native Americans were prohibited from entering a hilding. Together, they contacted Alaska’s governor and the three began an anti-discrimination bill. The bill was later passed in 1945 by a vote of 11-5. This was the first anti-discrimination law in the US. Elizabeth Peratrovich passed away about 13 years after the bill was passed. In Alaska, February 16 is known as “Elizabeth Peratrovich Day”.What can we do to prevent discrimination in our schools?
I think that people think of discrimination as something that happened a long time ago. Discrimination is still present. It’s hard to imagine discrimination happening now when people seem to be accepting some topics that were an issue before. I think more people should know about Elizabeth Peratrovich and find the motivation to do something about discrimination today.