Suffrage Centennials

Special program at Suffrage Wagon Cafe scheduled for May 16, 2020.

Women voters: Take your voting rights seriously by walking in your ancestors’ shoes! on Vimeo.

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Follow the above link to get a ticket. Safiya Bandele is one of the presenters. She has featured human rights and women’s rights activist Ida B. Wells in past performances.

Consult with the Clearwater organization for more information: Clearwater.org

FYI: Safiya Bandele and Toshi Seeger were supporters of the “Spirit of 1776” suffrage campaign wagon used by Edna Kearns in 1913 organizing during the early women’s rights organizing.

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Overview: 

• The United States Parachute Association (USPA) reports there are 35,000 active U.S. skydivers, but only 13% are females. Women are underrepresented. There is a need for more women instructors, role models and mentors. The WSN hopes to inspire that growth.
• Founded by Christy Frikken and JaNette Lefkowitz in 2016, two professional skydivers who developed the network as a community resource for all female skydivers.
• The WSN provides female skydivers – of all experience levels from beginners to World Champions – with resources, training, networking, and fellowship.
• Women from all over the world are welcome into the free global network of women who actively look to the WSN -and each other- for training, resources and community support in everything related to skydiving.

The 2020 initiatives:

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution securing women’s right to vote, the WSN tapped top professional female skydivers to develop two initiatives to celebrate the milestone.

1. Highlight Pro Skydiving Team – Comprised of 11 female skydivers doing demonstration jumps across the country.
2. Project 19 – 100+ women from across the globe training to secure a skydiving Women’s Vertical World Record.

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The Votes For Women! 19th Amendment Book Club will hold its April 30 meeting via phone conference. Credits: Votes For Women! 19th Amendment Book Club

Humanities NY partially funded the program with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Anyone wishing to read the books and join the discussions can borrow copies by calling 585-466-5031 or by emailing 19thbookclub@gmail.com.

 TO: Friends celebrating the women’s suffrage centennial

FROM: Robert Cooney

We hope all of you are well. In addition to the other worries related to the COVID virus, it’s likely that you are discouraged that your long planned activities to celebrate the suffrage centennial have not or may not come to pass. This is a big disappointment for us all.

AN APPEAL LETTER TO THOSE WHO MAY BE DISCOURAGED ABOUT 2020

However, we are committed to recognizing the women’s suffrage centennial despite the challenges we face. While there is every reason to feel discouraged, we can embrace the behavior of the women we celebrate – and adapt and persevere!

DO WHAT YOU CAN TO EXTEND THE SUFFRAGE CENTENNIAL. . . 

After consulting with many of you around the country, we believe it’s important to encourage the extension of the suffrage centennial through 2021. Many groups, individuals and institutions are already making plans. With this larger timeline in mind, we can continue throughout 2020 as much as possible, and then use 2021 to make up for the dislocation caused by the virus and even create new tributes. We can’t let the virus overwhelm recognition of women’s historic breakthrough. We can reclaim and make the most of the lost time.

We all hope and plan for events and exhibits to reopen relatively soon. But regardless, since the 100th anniversary year lasts until August 26, 2021, we suggest that organizations begin now to consider and plan for a clear and deliberate extension of centennial-related commemorations into 2021. The sooner we let partners, institutions and the media know the better. We realize that some groups will not want to or be able to do this, but we anticipate that many will.

LET’S WORK TOGETHER ON THIS!

Our two organizations will continue to share useful resources and information about how our community is coping and planning for the future. Please keep us updated on your activity. We appreciate your news, ideas, feedback and cooperation.

SO MANY CENTENNIAL RESOURCES ONLINE

In the meantime, there are countless centennial resources to take advantage of online. The NWHA’s “Women Win the Vote” Gazette has hundreds of links plus state and national news. Download it from http://www.nwha1980.org. Also point people to http://www.2020Centennial.org, where they can learn more.

We are very grateful that the Rose Parade Float and so many suffrage centennial events took place during the first few months of 2020. And we know that, after this challenge passes, great opportunities lie ahead.

Onward with each other,

National Women’s History Alliance and the
2020 Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative

Contact: RobertCooney@ebold.com

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If you are stumped about how to participate in the 2020 voting rights centennial, consider sending music by way of digital platforms. One piece by musician and composer Joyce Rouse is an example. She has been advocating for a broader public awareness of the early women’s rights movement for years. And she has followed through with music that has played an important role in spreading the word.

PHOTOS ADDED TO WORDS MAKE THE MESSAGE STRONGER

CHECK OUT THE WEB SITE FOR JOYCE ROUSE, EARTH MAMA

Joyce is persistent and dedicated in support of those who came before us. Check out her web platform.

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Library of Congress early women’s rights images are free! on Vimeo.

MAKING CHANGE IS HELPED ALONG

Easier said than done—that is, the shift from real events to virtual events. If you don’t know about this valuable resource already, take a look at what’s available at the Library of Congress for your web based and digital creations.

Yes, we’re making changes and asking questions. It isn’t enough to cancel events and gatherings during this international health emergency. We have to work extra hard and keep our goals in mind.

Keep the 2020 suffrage centennial celebrations alive and well NOW.

NEW BOOK ABOUT THE US SUFFRAGE MARTYR, INEZ MILHOLLAND, IS IN THE WORKS

This is one of the features in the recent issue of the Gazette published by the National Women’s History Alliance.

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2020 Suffrage Centennial Persists! The cover story below was published in Newsday, the Long Island daily, on March 8, 2020. We’re thrilled. More coverage coming soon.

To see the article, click on the arrow to the right of the center.

Follow SuffrageCentennials.com during 2020. And Suffrage Wagon News  Channel has updates on the “Spirit of 1776,” suffrage campaign wagon used by Edna Kearns and other voting rights activists during 1913.

We persist!

“Spirit of 1776” campaign for teachers, students, public officials & other fans! on Vimeo.

CELEBRATION OF 2020 HAS COME A LONG WAY

The celebration of 2020, the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in the United States wasn’t a miracle that just happened. It is the result of hundreds of volunteers. For the past decade we have been networking and organizing with one goal in mind—that 2020 wouldn’t come and go without a splash.

STILL A LONG WAY TO GO…

This is a news alert. We have to make an immediate shift to digital presentations in order to keep the anniversary alive.

Back in 2013 when SuffrageCentennials.com started publishing, the future wasn’t secure at all. Many public officials weren’t even sure what the word “suffrage” meant. A few asked, “Does suffrage hurt?”

Persistence. That’s what kept the momentum moving forward. Determination and spirit. Now it’s 2020 and there’s so much going on that we couldn’t have anticipated. However, the goal of equality and an end to second class citizenship for girls and women is by no means realized.

THE BEHIND THE SCENES CAMPAIGNS

The “Spirit of 1776” campaign was one of many sponsored by Suffrage Wagon News Channel to keep the 2020 centennial in the public awareness.

The importance of March and Women’s History Month has been an ongoing contributor to this rite of passage.

That’s why your support is essential during 2020. Support centennials programs. Sponsor an event for friends, family, or your organization either live or on a digital platform.

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Don’t forget that Inez Milholland, the US suffrage martyr, has renewed interest during 2020. Check in with InezMilhollandCentennial.com  Stay in touch with news sources online featuring Inez Milholland.