BNF statement- International Women's Day

Once more we are celebrating International Women's Day. The theme for this year is, "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for all".

The Left which has over the years pushed for progressive change, influenced the celebration of this day. It was the activities of labour movements at the beginning of the twentienth Century in North America and Europe which set the ball rolling.

The Socialist Party of America set aside this day in honour of the 1908 garment workers' strike in New York, where women protested against working conditions. As a result, the first National Women's Day was observed in the United States on February 28th, 1909.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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