Louisiana Women
There have been many significant events regarding women's rights in Louisiana's history.  Some of these include

¥  As early as 1727, Catholic nuns in New Orleans teach white, 
     Native American, and African-American children to read and write. 
¥   In 1920, women gained suffrage nationally through the 19th Amendment. 
¥  Lucille May Grace, registrar of the State Land Office, campaigned for 
     governor in 1952.  She lost in the primaries, but opened the way for 
     other women to run for office.  
¥  In 1973, Lindy Boggs became Louisiana's first congresswoman.
¥  Dolores Spike was chancellor of Southern University in Baton Rouge 
     from 1988 to 1991.  She was the first African-American woman in the
     nation to head a major liberal arts college.