Women’s Equality Day 2021

When:
August 26, 2021 all-day
2021-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
2021-08-27T00:00:00-04:00

Today commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. However, it wasn’t until years later that voting rights of Women of Color were recognized. The amendment was first introduced in 1878. In 1971, the U.S. Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.
— National Women’s History Alliance
— Department of Defense Education Activity

CWNY celebrates the important role women have played and continue to play in shaping our democracy.

For more info on this historical event, check out our resources here.