The (Unfinished) Legacy of the Women's Suffrage Movement: The Vote, Equity & Reform
Equity in Voting

What are impediments that keep eligible voters from exercising their franchise? What can be done to overcome barriers and encourage broader participation?

Scheduled Speakers:
Kat Kerwin, Providence City Councilwoman and community organizer
Wendy Schiller, Chair of Political Science, Brown University
Angel Taveras, Former Providence Mayor

Free. Registration encouraged.

This year is the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment which made it illegal to prevent a woman from voting based on her sex. But in the last 100 years, what progress has been made on the issues promoted by suffragists--not only voting access but also criminal justice reform and equal pay? The 2020 community discussion series, in partnership with the Providence League of Women Voters, addresses issues suffragists fought for and how we can take action and promote change on matters still important 100 years later. The suffragists' activist legacy is still relevant for America today. The work isn't done--we're still at it!