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MAWOCC recognized as one of the 10 most influential community organizations in Boston and beyond

Please see the press release from Get Konnected! We are thrilled to be recognized as one of the 10 most influential community organizations in Boston and beyond. Thank you all for your support. Join us for the awards reception in Boston. Boston, MA – February 20, 2024 – Get Konnected, a leading organization dedicated

By |2024-03-12T12:08:16-04:00February 27th, 2024|News|Comments Off on MAWOCC recognized as one of the 10 most influential community organizations in Boston and beyond

MAWOCC Annual Meeting Celebrates Eight Years and Lays Foundation for 2024

January 17, 2024 - The Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) will host its Annual Meeting and Celebration featuring keynote speaker Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley and a legislative panel discussion with Congressman James McGovern and Senator Robyn Kennedy on Saturday, January 20th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at College of the Holy Cross Hogan

By |2024-01-19T22:33:39-05:00January 18th, 2024|News|Comments Off on MAWOCC Annual Meeting Celebrates Eight Years and Lays Foundation for 2024

United Way of Central Massachusetts Women’s Initiative DEI Speakers Series

November 28, 2023 - The United Way of Central Massachusetts Women’s Initiative will host its third DEI Speakers Series featuring guest speaker Celia Johnston Blue, President and CEO and Founding Member of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) and Moderator, Joyce Augustus, President, JCassand Inc., taking place Tuesday, November 28th from 5:00 p.m. to

By |2023-11-16T05:10:38-05:00November 16th, 2023|News|Comments Off on United Way of Central Massachusetts Women’s Initiative DEI Speakers Series

Senate Passes the Wage Equity Bill

For Immediate Release October 20, 2023 Contact Person: Celia Johnston Blue- 508-873-9252 Senate Passes the Wage Equity Bill Worcester – The Senate this week passed the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Bill, which calls for employers to disclose salary ranges to onboarding employees who ask for them and for companies and municipalities to submit Equal Employment

By |2023-10-20T16:46:01-04:00October 20th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Senate Passes the Wage Equity Bill

Wage Equity Bill Reported Favorably from Labor and Workforce Committee

Worcester - Pay equity is an important economic issue that MAWOCC is focused on, and we are a proud member of the Wage Equity Now (WEN) Coalition. We commend the Labor and Workforce Development Committee for reporting the Francis Perkins Workplace Equity Act out of committee favorably. Passage of the bill will allow Massachusetts

By |2023-09-25T15:36:26-04:00September 25th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Wage Equity Bill Reported Favorably from Labor and Workforce Committee

Worcester Community Labor Coalition School Committee Candidates Forum August 2

On Wednesday, August 2, the Worcester Community Labor Coalition will host a forum for candidates running for Worcester School Committee. The purpose of the forum is to provide the candidates with the opportunity to share their visions for the future of Worcester Public Schools and answer questions from the member organizations of the Worcester

By |2023-08-02T14:26:30-04:00August 2nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Worcester Community Labor Coalition School Committee Candidates Forum August 2

“The Light We Carry”: A Regional Discussion

SPRINGFIELD, MA, March 24, 2023 – Four years after writing her bestselling autobiography, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a second memoir, “The Light We Carry.” The book empowers readers with an emphasis on “overcoming in uncertain times.” Like her autobiography “Becoming,” Obama’s new book sparked a national conversation, not only because of its

By |2023-05-04T11:46:17-04:00March 24th, 2023|News|Comments Off on “The Light We Carry”: A Regional Discussion

Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition In-Person Annual Meeting Celebrates Seven Years and Lays Foundation for 2023

January 19, 2023 - The Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC) will host its Annual Meeting and Celebration featuring keynote speaker Danielle Allen and afternoon speaker the Honorable Shannon Frison, Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court during an event taking place Saturday, January 21st from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at College of the Holy Cross

By |2023-05-04T11:46:55-04:00January 19th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition In-Person Annual Meeting Celebrates Seven Years and Lays Foundation for 2023
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