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SUMMARY:Worcester Women's History Project Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Worcester\, Massachusetts—The Worcester Women’s History Project (WWHP)\, recently merged with Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) as WWHP at WHM and will host a year-long celebration of the momentous Women’s Rights Convention held on Main Street in 1850. Events will be held across the city through October 2025 and will involve scholars\, performers\, and historians from Worcester and beyond. The kick-off will be on October 30\, 2024\, at 6pm at Worcester Historical Museum\, for the Annual Meeting of the Worcester Women’s History Project. Celia Blue\, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) Inc. will be the keynote speaker. \nCelia Johnston Blue is a seasoned executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the private\, public and nonprofit sectors.  In 2015\, Celia led the development and public launch of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) Inc. As President and CEO\, she is leading the organization to realize its vision and mission\, while strongly advocating for the voices of women of color to be heard. \nPrior to her current role at MAWOCC\, Celia was the Interim Director of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services\, a cabinet level position reporting to Governor McKee. Prior to her roles in Rhode Island\, Celia spent nine years in the transportation industry in Massachusetts and nationally gaining experience in multiple modes. Celia is the first African American in Massachusetts’ history to serve as the Registrar for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester State University (WSU)\, an MBA from Anna Maria College\, and is currently enrolled in a PhD Leadership program at the University of Vermont. She has received awards for her leadership and commitment to diversity\, equity and inclusion\, including a distinguished Alumni Award from WSU\, and was named in the Power 50\, Class of 2021 by Worcester Business Journal.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/worcester-womens-history-project-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:MAWOCC Central Region Forum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! We are excited to share news about our Women of Color Business Initiative. \n[tribe_tickets post_id=”5640″]
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/central_region_forum_10102024/
LOCATION:Mount Wachusett Community College\, 100 Erdman Way\, Leominster\, 01453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Region,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Convening
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Eastern sisters and our allies please save the date for our next convening on September 18th from 6-8 pm! We will have a panel of incredible sisters in the field of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. Together\, our panelists will address the challenges and strategies surrounding DEI\, particularly for women and people of color in today’s society. Join us to be part of this vital conversation aimed at empowering people of color and driving meaningful change. Refreshments will be served\, and networking will follow. \nPlease email communications@mawocc.com with any questions.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/eastern-regional-convening/
LOCATION:1 Broadway\, 1 Broadway\, Everett\, MA\, 02149\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:SEIU AFRAM Massachusetts Juneteenth Gala Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Juneteetth celebration at AFRAM Mass Gala Fundraiser while we honor\, fundraise & celebrate black workers.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/seiu-afram-massachusetts-juneteenth-gala-fundraiser/
LOCATION:1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Massachusetts\, 108 Myrtle Street #4\, Quincy\, 02171\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Sipping Tea with Suzanne Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Celia J. Blue appears on the Sipping Tea with Suzanne podcast at noon on Wednesday\, March 13. Video recording may be found here.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/sipping-tea-with-suzanne-podcast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Women's History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, we hope you’ll join us for an all-day\, multigenerational civics education event! \nThe morning session (10:00 am to 1:00 pm) is geared toward elementary through eighth-grade students and will feature round-robin sessions with our collaborators\, a hands-on art project with Raw Art Works\, and a boxed lunch. \nThe keynote speaker is Laurie Ann Thompson\, author of Be a Changemaker: How to Start Something that Matters! Her Zoom presentation begins at 1:00 pm. \nThe afternoon session (1:00 to 4:00 pm) is for high school and college students. It will feature a presentation by Fredie Kay\, Founder & President of Suffrage100MA\, as well as a panel discussion facilitated by Pattye Comfort\, LWVMA Executive Director: \n\n“Youth Changers!” with Lena Crowley\, Director of Teen and Middle School Programs\, Girls\, Inc. of Lynn\n“What it Takes to Run for Office” with Nicole McClain\, Councilor At-Large for the City of Lynn\, and Adriana Paz\, Campaign Manager.\n“Standing in our power\, women of color leading Change” with Gail Jackson Blount\, Chief Development and Communications Officer\, Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center.\n\nLynnMuseum/LynnArts is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters (LWV)\, Girls Inc. of Lynn\, LWV Marblehead\, LWV Salem\, MA Women of Color Coalition\, Northshore Juneteenth Association\, Inc.\, Raw Art Works\, and Suffrage100MA.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/womens-history-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Lynn Museum/LynnArts\, 590 Washington Street\, Lynn\, 01901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Boston Area International Women's Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join feminist organizations from around the greater Boston area in coming together for International Women’s Day\, a day celebrated around the world to uplift\, and support efforts to advance gender equity\, and highlight the achievements of women\, locally and globally. Twenty six years ago in Boston\, this breakfast was created by women leaders who knew the power in our collective voice and with each year our sister circle has expanded. Today more than 50 organizations are represented\, a testament to the importance of meeting advocacy at our intersections.
URL:https://mawocc.com/event/2024-international-womens-day-breakfast/
LOCATION:Simmons University\, 300 Fenway Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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