The year 2020 marks the centennial of a pinnacle moment in the women’s suffrage movement—the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. This conversation kicks off a year of suffrage-related programming and seeks to illuminate the struggle and triumph of women in leadership roles. From government, politics, business, higher education, and sports, women are shattering the glass ceiling and seeking to advance equity along the way.
The 116th Congress has the highest percentage of women members in U.S. history at 106 members. This is a reflection of change, revealing that women are making remarkable strides to be represented and be acknowledged as leadership and decision-makers. Yet, representation does not mean access nor does it mean that challenges do not exist. Panelists will include:
This meaningful conversation is presented in partnership with the Political Science Department at the University of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Museum Center, and made possible, in part, by Procter and Gamble and the Ohio Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 East Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free Event
Christopher Miller
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