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Suffrage100 MA – Blue Bird Day

Blue Bird Day, July 19:

On July 19, 1915, “Suffrage Blue Bird Day,” approximately 100,000 colorful, tin 12” x 4” Blue Birds were pinned up around the state in an effort to promote passage of an upcoming Nov. 2, 1915 referendum that would have expanded the vote (federal, state and local elections) to women. Unfortunately, the Massachusetts referendum failed, and Massachusetts women did not gain the vote until the 19th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was ratified in 1920.

Let’s plaster social media with Blue Birds and remember the suffragists! This is a great activity for all ages. Check Suffrage100MA website for info on how you can get involved, including how to draw a Blue Bird.

#MABluebirdDay #suffrage100ma

Volunteer Opportunity – Celebration of the Adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Dear Members,

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.

In preparation for this important day this summer, the Board is looking for members who have an interest in history, excitement for this important achievement for women, time and energy to help plan event(s).

If you are interested, please send an email to info@lwvnewton.org and let us know how you would like to be involved.

Sincerely,

Marcia Johnson

The League Presents:  Voting Rights for Women – League of Women Voters & Suffrage 100 Massachusetts

On January 23rd,  Fredie Kay, Founder & President of Suffrage100MA, was the League’s guest.  The Voting Rights for Women show focused on three topics regarding the celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1920, prohibiting the federal and state governments from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex.

Suffrage 100 Massachusetts  It’s mission is to commemorate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women suffrage.

The  Women’s Right-to-Vote Coalition of Newton  – We have joined together to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment which established women’s right to vote nationwide.  Through education and the arts, we honor the struggle suffragists endured to gain this first step in voting rights and acknowledge that the journey continues.

 League of Women Voters – With the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women and their Women Power The Voteallies won the biggest growth in democracy in the last 100 years.  We celebrate this great accomplishment by standing in our power, but at the same time, we acknowledge that the 19th Amendment did not break down voting barriers for all women.  Even today, our work is not done.

 

Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coaliton of Massachusetts (WSCC) Women’s Equality Day

At the celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Friday, August 23rd, we celebrated three Sheros…. African American Suffragists of Massachusetts:

  • Maria Louise Baldwin
  • Sojourner Truth
  • Josephine St. Pierre ruffin

The Suffragist of the Month Panel Project, a collaboration of the Commonwealth Museum and the Wommen’s Suffrage Celebration Coaltion, of which the League of Women Voters of Newton is a member.