Women's Equality Centennial Celebration Luncheon--NEW DATE TBD

715 Locust Street,Evansville IN 47708

26 August, 2021

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PLEASE NOTE THAT SHOULD THIS EVENT HAVE TO BE POSTPONED DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS, TICKETS PURCHASED ON EVENTBRITE WILL BE VALID FOR THE NEW DATE. Women's Equality Day 2020 featuring Dr. Mae Jemison Join us for a special luncheon celebrating the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in the United States! This annual luncheon commemorates the passing of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution through inspirational speakers and uplifting messages. We are thrilled to welcome this year's keynote speaker, Dr. Mae Jemison, to our community. Dr. Jemison will share remarks on women's empowerment and engagement in STEM careers as well as personal insights from her incredible career as an astronaut, physician, and scientist. ***Purchases on Eventbrite will incur additional processing fees*** If you would like to purchase tickets/event sponsorships or make a donation, you may make your payment via this Eventbrite page OR by mailing a check payable to: YWCA Evansville 118 Vine StreetEvansville, IN 47708 Please note "WED" or "Women's Equality Day" and be sure to include names of all attendees and any special meal requests with your payment. ***Your reservation is not complete until your payment is received*** ***There will be NO WALK-IN TICKETS for this event*** In addition to our distinguished speaker, two awards, named for legendary Evansville reformer Albion Fellows Bacon, will be presented to celebrate individuals who have shown exemplary service and motivational leadership. The Unsung Hero Award recognizes an individual for tireless service. The Inspirational Leadership Award recognizes an individual for being a change agent. Nominations are being accepted for these awards at SteppingUpEvv.com. About the Speaker Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space. She was also NASA’s first Science Mission Specialist performing experiments in material science, life science and human adaptation to weightlessness. Dr. Jemison is a highly sought after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology, education, STEM, and motivation. About Women's Equality Day The women’s suffrage movement was a decades-long fight to win the right to vote for women in the United States. It took activists and reformers nearly 100 years to win that right, and the campaign was not easy. On August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was finally ratified, enfranchising all American women and declaring for the first time that they, like men, deserve all the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Women's Equality Day is celebrated each year in the United States on August 26th to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment. This year we will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women getting the vote. Evansville's Women's Equality Day event began in 2004, and over the years has featured prominent speakers discussing the engagement of women in the political process, women in government, gender stereotypes, and more. About the Albion Fellows Bacon Awards Two awards, named for Evansville reformer Albion Fellows Bacon, are presented each year to celebrate individuals who have shown exemplary service and motivational leadership. The Unsung Hero Award recognizes an individual for tireless service. The Inspirational Leadership Award recognizes an individual for being a change agent. Nominations are being accepted for these awards at www.SteppingUpEvv.com. Past honorees include: Patty Avery Vaneta Becker Jingle Hagey Luzada Hayes Roberta Heiman Deena Lewis Sondra Matthews Sr. Jane McClure Dr. Mattie Miller Estella Moss Marvaline Prince Barbara Williams FAQs How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please email us at [email protected]. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No printed ticket is necessary. We will have your name on our master list when you arrive. Please see registration area for your table number and other pertinent information.