Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice

On her 140th birthday, expressing deep appreciation and gratitude for our namesake, Alice Paul, and her lifelong commitment to advancing gender equality. Check out video footage of Alice’s 92nd birthday party, courtesy of Harvard’s Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America. https://lnkd.in/eZuS8496

One of President Joe Biden’s final acts while in office was to award the nation’s highest civilian honor to a list of living and deceased public figures, including some who fought for a more representative democracy, blazed trails for women in their respective fields and promoted LGBTQ+ rights. On Saturday, Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist who fought for equal representation for Black citizens and women from her home state of Mississippi and whose work laid the groundwork for the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Hamer died in 1977; a relative accepted the medal on her behalf. The other recipients included: 🟣 Hillary Clinton, the first American woman nominated for president by a major party; 🟣 Tim Gill, a tech entrepreneur who fought for marriage equality and anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans; 🟣 Jane Goodall, a prominent conservationist who became a household name for her research into primates and human evolution; 🟣 Anna Wintour, the long-time editor of Vogue and cultural icon. ✍️: Mel Leonor Barclay, politics reporter 📸: William J. Smith/AP

Join us in celebrating Alice Paul’s 140th birthday 🎉 To honor her, we are hosting a panel discussion, “Post-Election Feminist Strategies: Gender Justice and the Law.” This panel will explore the pressing issues in the gender justice sphere under the next presidential administration. Panelists will discuss the state of reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality with a focus on New Jersey. Come before the panel to take a free self-guided tour of Paulsdale and to purchase hot chocolate to support GLC’s period poverty initiatives. Panelists include: Kirsten Scheurer Branigan, Esq., Managing Partner, KSBranigan Law, P.C. Helen Archontou, MSW, LSW, CEO, YWCA Northern New Jersey Renée Rubino, Esq., MBA, President, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, Marketing Communications Manager, Gibbons P.C. RSVP below 📩 https://lnkd.in/eiMtTARV

“As Alice Paul turns 140 on January 11, I can’t think of a better birthday present than a fully published Equal Rights Amendment.” — from our very own Molly Gonzales https://lnkd.in/eFXXwhfN

President Biden Should Finalize the Equal Rights Amendment Check out this article written by board member Kate Kelly! The ERA will help restore abortion access, protect women from violence, and help build a gender-equitable future. Biden should certify it while he still has the power to do so... https://lnkd.in/g4ST7Ayj

Looking for something to do during the winter break? Join us tomorrow at Paulsdale for a cozy edition of Family Saturday! The program will include fiber craft lessons, story time with Molly Gonzales, and a hot chocolate bar organized by our Girls Leadership Council. This is a free program, but registration is suggested. Details below: https://lnkd.in/evi3yzr4

“We need the ERA now more than ever—and we are only one signature away from making it a permanent part of our nation’s Constitution.” Check out APC Board Member Kate Kelly’s thoughts on finalizing the Equal Rights Amendment: https://lnkd.in/g4ST7Ayj

Join us in celebrating Alice's 140th birthday 🎉 In her honor, we are hosting an open house & panel discussion at Paulsdale - details below! Saturday, January 11th | Open House 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Panel Discussion 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Join us in celebrating Alice Paul’s 140th birthday with a panel discussion, “Post-Election Feminist Strategies: Gender Justice and the Law.” This panel will explore the pressing issues in the gender justice sphere under the next presidential administration. Panelists will discuss the state of reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and gender equality with a focus on New Jersey. Come before the panel to take a free self-guided tour of Paulsdale and to purchase hot chocolate to support GLC’s period poverty initiatives. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eV_2NBg6

We're proud to stand with our partners, urging President Biden to make the call for equality now. https://lnkd.in/evvJcXPF #ERAnow

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