Our world was irrevocably changed as a result of their commitment. The vision and courage of the Seneca Falls Convention organizers and others who have followed have inspired succeeding generations of American women to challenge obstacles to a just and fair society. During my visit to Seneca Falls with Professor DiBello, I saw truly historic places. However, I have been involved in a historically important period and events. I was growing up in a time when I was often told, Women don t .
Women can t .
Women shouldn t . I felt - barriers for women, and I wanted to change them. Recently, I participated in a symposium at Albany Law School, at which they gave me the daunting task of synthesizing the defining moments in my life. I shared with its audience memories that caused me to work for change. Growing up, I played basketball.