BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mawocc.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20260505T200658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T173640Z UID:10000111-1778608800-1778612400@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Virtual Statewide Political & Civic Leadership Platform DESCRIPTION:Join MAWOCC for a Virtual Statewide Political & Civic Leadership Platform headed up by MAWOCC’s State Political & Civic Leadership Chair\, Jeanne Morrison\, M. Ed. She will be joined by Marisol Santiago\, the Director of Policy and Organizing at MassVOTE\, and Aba Taylor\, the President & CEO of YW Boston. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://mawocc.com/event/virtual-statewide-political-civic-leadership-platform/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1200x675-Flyer-3-PolCL-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20260408T184633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184954Z UID:10000110-1776189600-1776195000@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Eastern Region Gathering DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: MAWOCC Eastern Region First Virtual Regional Gathering\nAll MAWOCC members are invited to join us for the Eastern Region’s First Virtual Regional Gathering—an opportunity to connect\, engage\, and build community across regions. \nThis virtual gathering will focus on framing the conversation around collective leadership and shared ownership\, while creating space for meaningful dialogue and connection. \nMembers from the Central and Western regions are also welcome\, so come connect virtually with fellow members from across the Commonwealth. \nWhat to Expect \n\nConnect with Women of Color in your region and beyond\nLearn more about MAWOCC’s mission and impact\nExplore membership opportunities\nGet involved\, lead\, and contribute\nShare your voice and ideas\n\nRegistration is required to attend. Please use the link below to register and receive your Zoom access details. \nREGISTER HEREAdd to Calendar URL:https://mawocc.com/event/eastern-region-gathering/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Eastern Region,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/web-featured-image-Eastern-Gathering.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20251103T140340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T184906Z UID:10000107-1763661600-1763667000@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Virtual Training: Boards & Commissions DESCRIPTION:A MAWOCC & Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy Collaborative \nBe at the table. Wield your power. Shape the future. \n\nLearn the foundations of good governance and how to navigate politically as women of color.\nUnderstand why representation matters more than ever.\nConnect with changemakers\, building equity from the inside out.\n\nFree Event — Focused on Women of Color \nWe welcome allies and supporters to attend. \nWhy it Matters: \n\nWomen chair 56% of Massachusetts’ public boards and commissions*\nOnly 8% of those chairs are women of color*\nOver half of Massachusetts boards are still majority male*\n\nWe are not at the table\, and those decisions are being made without us. \n*EOS Foundation Women’s Power Gap Progress Report\, 2019-2022 \nRegistration for this event is now closed. URL:https://mawocc.com/event/virtual-training-boards-and-commissions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Featured-Website-Image-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241217T012804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T120023Z UID:10000098-1736877600-1736881200@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Girls of Color Leadership Program Info Session - January 14 DESCRIPTION:Calling all girls of color! We’ve got a fantastic free opportunity for you — our 2nd cohort for our Intergenerational Leadership Academy for girls of color (ILA-GOC) program. We will have two one-week programs in Worcester/Worcester County during the February and April school breaks (with a 2nd location COMING soon)! Get ready to unlock your leadership potential! \nWe offered two informational sessions: Friday\, January 10 and Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025. URL:https://mawocc.com/event/girls-of-color-leadership-program-info-session-january-14/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-2025-Flyer-ILA-GOC-v2-1200-x-720-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241217T010924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T230418Z UID:10000097-1736508600-1736512200@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Girls of Color Leadership Program Info Session - January 10 DESCRIPTION:Calling all girls of color! We’ve got a fantastic free opportunity for you — our 2nd cohort for our Intergenerational Leadership Academy for girls of color (ILA-GOC) program. We will have two one-week programs in Worcester/Worcester County during the February and April school breaks (with a 2nd location COMING soon)! Get ready to unlock your leadership potential! \nWe are offering two informational sessions: Friday\, January 10 and Tuesday\, January 14. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88021729150?pwd=SHGfaRNiVUTanWOIoB6LMkb1a8xHNl.1\nMeeting ID: 880 2172 9150\nPasscode: 086458 \n[tribe_tickets] URL:https://mawocc.com/event/girls-of-color-leadership-program-info-session-january-10/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Copy-of-2025-Flyer-ILA-GOC-v2-1200-x-720-px.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T133000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241210T192537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012752Z UID:10000096-1736253000-1736256600@mawocc.com SUMMARY:POWER-PATH Info Session for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your business to new heights? We are excited to introduce POWER-PATH: Powering Ownership\, Wealth-building\, Entrepreneurship & Resilience – a transformative program designed to give you the tools\, training\, and opportunities to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82375263794?pwd=4GgrT6vyfIAPotzb9ksfRkUeGBrkXv.1 \nMeeting ID: 823 7526 3794\nPasscode: 008470 URL:https://mawocc.com/event/power-path-info-session-for-entrepreneurs-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/powerpath.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241210T192121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T192641Z UID:10000095-1733853600-1733857200@mawocc.com SUMMARY:POWER-PATH Info Session for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your business to new heights? We are excited to introduce POWER-PATH: Powering Ownership\, Wealth-building\, Entrepreneurship & Resilience – a transformative program designed to give you the tools\, training\, and opportunities to achieve financial freedom and entrepreneurial success. \nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81645986061?pwd=zrYEBvMoebCuCUOz6zmc71QUZpA9pz.1 \nMeeting ID: 816 4598 6061 \nPasscode: 723612 URL:https://mawocc.com/event/power-path-info-session-for-entrepreneurs/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/powerpath.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MAWOCC":MAILTO:massachusettswocc@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241122T150715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T150930Z UID:10000093-1733335200-1733338800@mawocc.com SUMMARY:False Narratives: Understanding Contemporary Native concerns\, including harmful images\, and why change matters DESCRIPTION:Please join us on for a virtual forum on December 4th from 6pm- 7pm\, to hear from members of our Indigenous/Native community.\nRegistration is required. URL:https://mawocc.com/event/false-narratives-understanding-contemporary-native-concerns-including-harmful-images-and-why-change-matters/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/exile.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20241010T023153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T145503Z UID:10000091-1728568800-1728572400@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Virtual Kickoff at the Ballot Box DESCRIPTION:With the General Election fast approaching\, Massachusetts’ top law enforcement official — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell — discusses the importance of voting in 2024\, and her efforts to promote voter access and participation\, and ensure voter protection in the Commonwealth. \nAttorney General Andrea Joy Campbell will be in conversation with Celia Johnston Blue\, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition (MAWOCC). \nRegister for the event here: https://wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017265793676/WN_83euVvgySOK0Uq0nJBatcA#/registration URL:https://mawocc.com/event/virtual-kick-off-at-the-ballot-box/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/051f9a76-2c10-4d8d-8303-c225711697d1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20240711T185457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T185457Z UID:10000086-1721999700-1722002400@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Women of Color Leadership Program Info Session - July 26 DESCRIPTION:Calling all women of color! We’ve got a fantastic free opportunity for you – our 2nd cohort for our Intergenerational Leadership Academy for women of color (ILA) program. Sessions are hybrid\, with in-person meetups in Worcester\, MA. This program is 12 weeks long and has a mentor component for all participants. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential! URL:https://mawocc.com/event/women-of-color-leadership-program-info-session-july-26/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ilawoc-leadership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20240711T183652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T181433Z UID:10000083-1721932200-1721937600@mawocc.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL KICK-OFF TO THE BALLOT BOX Your Vote is Your Voice: Your Voice is Your Power DESCRIPTION:MAWOCC is partnering with The Massachusetts League of Woman Voters\, CIRCLE @ Tufts University\, MA Voter Table\, & MassVOTE on this virtual event. There will be 4 presentations on why your vote matters especially as a woman of color\, an overview of strategies to help increase voter turnout in our communities\, data overview on BIPOC voter trends\, and the impact of the youth vote. \nPlease join us for this important and free virtual forum. URL:https://mawocc.com/event/kick-off-to-the-ballot-box-your-vote-is-your-voice-your-voice-is-your-power/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-Virtual-forum-Your-vote-your-voice-FV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20240711T185315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T185315Z UID:10000085-1721667600-1721671200@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Women of Color Leadership Program Info Session - July 22 DESCRIPTION:Calling all women of color! We’ve got a fantastic free opportunity for you – our 2nd cohort for our Intergenerational Leadership Academy for women of color (ILA) program. Sessions are hybrid\, with in-person meetups in Worcester\, MA. This program is 12 weeks long and has a mentor component for all participants. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential! URL:https://mawocc.com/event/women-of-color-leadership-program-info-session-july-22/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ilawoc-leadership.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20240313T211538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T211538Z UID:10000077-1710331200-1710334800@mawocc.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mawocc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20240312_130519_0000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260619T231608 CREATED:20231128T232929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T233948Z UID:10000073-1701885600-1701891000@mawocc.com SUMMARY:Civic Engagement Series: How to Make Your Local Government Work for You DESCRIPTION:Join MAWOCC & Worcester SURJ on Wednesday\, December 6th\, 6-7:30 pm\, for the Political & Civic Leadership Series: How to Make Your Local Government Work for You. \nAt this VIRTUAL FORUM\, hear from guest speaker Cheryl Clyburn Crawford\, Executive Director of MassVote and moderator\, Celia Johnston Blue\, President & CEO of MAWOCC. \nTogether we will learn how to:\n– build relationships with & engage elected officials\n– become more civically engaged\n– hold elected officials accountable \nRegister today at bit.ly/civicseries