On Nov 9, enjoy a day of festivities marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment’s ratification in California with presentation by LWVC president Carol Moon Goldberg

Sacramento, CA – The League of Women Voters of California recognizes Women’s Equality Day on August 26, 2018, in celebration of the advancements that have been made towards achieving full political, economic, and social equality. The date commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted voting rights for American Women.

We are happy to share a new part of our Secretary of State's website honoring the legacy of women fighting for equality in California.

Frances "Fannie" Barrier Williams was an African American suffragist, civil rights activist, and educator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her commitment to creating a more just and equitable society is an example of what can be achieved when individuals stand up for what is right.

Francis Ellen Watkins Harper was a renowned African American teacher, lecturer, poet, and novelist who was a crucial figure in the Women's Suffrage Movement. She was born in Baltimore in 1825 and became the first woman to be published in the United States in 1845. In the same year, she moved to Ohio, where she started her career as a teacher.

Nannie Helen Burroughs was a prominent African American educator, religious leader, and suffragist in the early 20th century. She is remembered today for her tireless advocacy for civil rights, education, and women’s rights.