Wednesday, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day in the United States. It is a time to celebrate the activists who secured all women’s rights to vote in the United States. This year is special because it marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which was the first federal legislation granting women the right to vote.
Here, in the Coastal Bend, a coalition of organizations dedicated to the advancement of women and girls have put together a virtual celebration, and we hope that you will join us!
Virtual Celebration of Women’s Right to Vote
August 26, 2020
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Featuring Event EMCEE, Liza Wisner, Founder of PowerUp.org
There are two ways to join us on August 26:
Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/pg/YWCACorpusChristi/videos/
YouTube https://my.lwv.org/texas/corpus-christi
There will be door prizes, trivia, fun facts, 5-minute speeches, 100th anniversary merchandise, and an opportunity to ask questions. Confirmed speakers include Janet Blanke, community volunteer, and IBM retiree; Coretta Graham, a local activist and attorney; and Secretary of State Ruth Hughs.
Local sponsors include AAUW; Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.; Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas, League of Women Voters, and YWCA.
For the most up-to-date information, including additional speakers, join the Facebook Event “Virtual Celebration of Women’s Right to Vote.”
For more information, contact Amy Aldridge Sanford at amy.aldridge.sanford@tamucc.edu
