The Friends of Susan B. Anthony invite you to their Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon

On Saturday, August 24, 2024, they will celebrate the 176th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 104th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) 1920. We invite the community to this event, which began as an informal birthday party for Susan B. Anthony over forty years ago, and is now held in conjunction with the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.

The luncheon will feature an award presentation and a speaker.

2024 Recipient of Friends of Susan B. Anthony Award: Linda Bassham

Each year a local woman is recognized who exemplifies the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Linda Bassham will be honored for her tireless and long activism on behalf of human rights and equality for all. She was founder of the first Women’s Center, has served on the Human Rights Council, the board of the Pride Center and NAACP, and many other community organizations.

Speaker: Cynthia Curry, Gainesville City Manager

The featured speaker will be Cynthia Curry, Gainesville City Manager. Curry was one of the first students to attend integrated schools in Palatka. She holds a MA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami and spent many years in management positions in Miam-Dade County, guiding the county through its response to Hurricane Andrew. She has also worked for Florida International University as well as the Diversity Officer at the Everglades Foundation. As city manager, she continues to advocate for equity issues.

For more information and to register, please visit their event page. Deadline for registration is August 15. No sales at the door.