Thursday, August 22, 2013

Women's Equality Day Aug 26



Join the West Hollywood Women’s Advisory Board for a special celebration commemorating both the Board’s twenty years of service to the West Hollywood Community and the 93rd Anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Helen Reddy, Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist and Feminist Icon.  As part of the program, Ms. Reddy’s Iconic song, “I Am Woman,” will be honored by the United States Postal Service with a special pictoral postmark.   Additional guest speakers include including Kafi D. Blumenfield, Commissioner, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

The Event is Sponsored by: The City of West Hollywood and the West Hollywood Women's Advisory Board.  The event is co-sponsored by: California Commission on the Status of Women, Feminist Majority Foundation, Ms. Magazine, National Women's History Museum, California Women's Law Center, Hollywood NOW, National Council of Jewish Women - Los Angeles, National Women's Political Caucus L.A. Westside

Special thanks to Dama Tequila and Joia- All Natural Soda
Ms. Reddy’s appearance in collaboration with Jackie Stander, The Stander Group

The event is FREE and OPEN to the public! Free Parking with Validation in the 5-story parking structure. The program will be televised on WeHoTV and available on demand at
Register today: http://conta.cc/1bOEIOe
323-848-6823
For More information: www.weho.org

Program:
6:00 PM - Meet N' Greet with the Women's Advisory Board featuring a historical digital installation and select video shorts

7:00 PM - Women's Equality Day Program
West Hollywood City Council and Women's Advisory Board with Special Guests including Kafi D. Blumenfield, Commissioner, California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

Keynote Speaker Helen Reddy, Grammy Award-winning Recording Artist and Feminist Icon

U. S. Postal Service unveiling of a special pictoral postmark honoring Helen Reddy and her song  "I Am Woman" designed by the artist Nicolosi

8:00 PM - Reception

About the Women's Advisory Board
The Women's Advisory Board (WAB) was created on December 7, 1992 and advises the City Council on policies and other issues pertaining to women, advocates on behalf of women's rights, and provides programming addressing women's concerns.



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