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The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness last year

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The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness last year

Money

Banks could deny credit cards to women who didn't have male cosigners until 1974

Prior to 1974, banks could require married women to have their spouse’s signature on credit applications and could deny credit cards to single women.
Social Justice

Anna Arnold Hedgeman played a key role in organizing the March on Washington, but she’s often overlooked

“Hedgeman was a woman ahead of her time, a true trailblazer in every sense of the word,” one expert told VERIFY.
Social Justice

The forgotten history of Anna Hedgeman's contribution to the March on Washington

Civil rights activists Anna Arnold Hedgeman and Dorothy Height played key roles in organizing the March on Washington, but their contributions are often overlooked.
Economy

Yes, women have to work until March 14 to earn as much money as men did the previous year

Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men did the previous year. In 2023, that day falls on March 14.
Social Media

No, a viral video doesn’t show an Iranian father dancing at his daughter’s funeral

The edited clip shared on social media uses years-old footage from an Azerbaijani TV show and doesn't depict current events in Iran.
Holiday

The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use

People on social media claimed the flag is copyrighted, but its Creative Commons license only restricts commercial use, which requires the designer’s permission.
Social Justice

Yes, Black Lives Matter’s national nonprofit purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion

VERIFY viewers asked whether Black Lives Matter bought a California mansion. We verified that yes, the national organization did purchase the mansion in 2020.
Education

No, Texas has not banned schools from teaching about MLK’s speeches or KKK’s history with white supremacy

A Texas Senate bill that removes certain curriculum requirements from a recent law can’t currently become law because the House lacks members for a vote.
Olympics

No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision

Ahead of the Games in Tokyo, people have shared misleading social media posts claiming Japan has banned Black Lives Matter apparel at the Olympics.

Iowa high schoolers can register to vote Wednesday

Iowa high school voter registration kicks off Wednesday

Ready to vote? Iowa high school registration drive allows teens to sign up

30 schools across Iowa received fake 'swatting' calls Tuesday, officials say

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The NCAA women’s basketball tournament only became part of March Madness last year

Banks could deny credit cards to women who didn't have male cosigners until 1974

Anna Arnold Hedgeman played a key role in organizing the March on Washington, but she’s often overlooked

The forgotten history of Anna Hedgeman's contribution to the March on Washington

Yes, women have to work until March 14 to earn as much money as men did the previous year

No, a viral video doesn’t show an Iranian father dancing at his daughter’s funeral

The progress pride flag is copyrighted, but only restricted for commercial use

Yes, Black Lives Matter’s national nonprofit purchased a multimillion-dollar mansion

No, Texas has not banned schools from teaching about MLK’s speeches or KKK’s history with white supremacy

No, Japan isn’t banning Black Lives Matter apparel during anthems at the Olympics. That's an IOC decision

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