BCCSW reports the status of women; promotes & facilitates collaboration among local women’s organizations; recommends policies; holds public hearings & forums.
Massachusetts, USA
Joined March 2018
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Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
On October 12, Debra attended the Annual Meeting for @REACH_MA, on October 18 she spoke at both annual DVAM @BankofAmerica event and the @BCCSWMA, and on October 20 she joined Rachel from @Voices_MA for an international panel hosted by @WorkHuman for their US and Ireland offices!
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Join @Suffrage100MA Aug. 26 12-1pm @ Boston Public Garden/the Swan Boats with theme Voting Access: The Work Continues w/#MA Caucus Women Legislators, @BostonWomen, @LWVMA, @MAVoterTable, @CommonwealthMuseum honoring Ida B. Wells, Carrie Chapman Catt, & Maud Wood Park!
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
We partnered with @NCWBA, @ABAWomen to bring you the GOOD Guys program. Find out more about this movement, the importance of GOOD Guys of all ages and how they can lead change for the benefit of all.
Join us 8/12 @ 2 pm ET.
To register, visit:
lu.ma/ncwba-goodguys
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Dr. Marie Equi was from New Bedford, MA! Thanks to @Belmontpaulnps + Lighting the Way of the New Bedford Whaling Museum historicwomensouthcoast.org/… for sharing her incredible story of seeking justice for women and children Her life story is truly inspiring! @Suffrage100MA
#OTD June 30, 1918, suffragist Dr. Marie Equi was arrested and charged with sedition for her protest at a War Preparedness parade. She was convicted and sentenced to 3 years in San Quentin prison.
ALT Head and shoulders photo of Marie Equi with curly hair pulled up loosely wearing a white jacket and blouse with lace neckerchief.
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
The American Bar Association International Law Section is Delighted to Present: Global Women & CSW 75th Anniversary: The UN Commission on the Status of Women 75 Years On.
Tomorrow, June 17, 2021, 12 Noon EDT
Register: lnkd.in/eBZ9UcC
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
HBD, Sally Ride (1951-2012)! The first American woman to fly in space in 1983; In 2001 she created Sally Ride Science, developing educational programs and products to encourage girls/young women to work in the STEM field. We honor her contributions to women and space!
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
#DidYouKnow most #ChildMarriages in the U.S. involve minor girls wed to adult men? Learn more about our groundbreaking study at buff.ly/3uHaIhK, and sign up for our virtual discussion of #ChildMarriage in the U.S. with @ChelseaClinton on June 17: buff.ly/3bFBdNt
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Rhode Island House of Representatives just unanimously passed a bill to end all marriage before 18, without exceptions -- H5387 via @UnchainedAtLast. The Child Labor Coalition joins in urging @GovDanMcKee to sign this bill. Please retweet!
ow.ly/dNRv50EQLMO
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Some #MondayMotivation to lift each other up from @melindagates!
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
📢 7,336 #CovidVaccine appointments booked for eligible #Massachusetts residents.
We work hard almost around the clock to find #Covid_19 #vaccines for elderly, underpriviledged & those from hardest hit zip codes to move towards #VaccineEquity
➡️Need help? macovidvaxhelp.com
Here is the latest update on our #Massachusetts #VaccineEquity efforts:
✅ 6,900 #COVID19 #vaccines booked
✅ 500+ more in progress
✅ 1,600 in our queue
✅ nearly 600 volunteers working on phone intakes, booking, community outreach, language translation, tech, operations & more
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Dr. @SylviaEarle joins six other glass-shattering women on @NBCNews' list of '7 Unsung Heroines Who Changed the Course of History.' #InternationalWomensDay
nbcnews.com/know-your-value/…
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
In a recent @BosBizJournal story on the challenges #womenowned businesses have faced during #COVID19, @DenellaClark, @MassCSW chair & president of client @bostonartsacad Foundation, discusses the differences women & minority-led businesses have when applying for loans & grants⬇️
This week's cover story: Many small businesses are struggling to keep the lights and heat on and their doors open, but the combined stressors of the pandemic place an especially tough burden on woman-owned businesses. bizjournals.com/boston/news/…
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Harriet Tubman is finally going to make it onto the $20 bill! The Treasury Department just announced that they are speeding up the timeline! 🎉nytimes.com/2021/01/25/us/po… #history #womenshistory #womensrights #twitterstorians
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Thank you for sharing @MassAGO! You can also learn more about SNAP here: gettingsnap.org/
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Thousands across Massachusetts are struggling to afford food, some for the first time in their lives. You are not alone, and you have options. You may be eligible for SNAP or other benefits.
Call @projectbread’s confidential hotline. They can help you.
1 (800) 645-8333
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
If you are facing an eviction in Massachusetts, read this. 👇
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Kamala Harris is the first woman, the first woman of color, the first Black person and the first South Asian to be elected vice president of the United States cnn.it/3584uNI
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Election Day is 26 days away.
No matter how you plan to vote, you need to be registered to vote.
You may register online, by mail, or in person up until Oct. 24, but you should register soon if you plan to vote by mail or early.
RegisterToVoteMA.com
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
The Bunker Hill monument looks beautiful, all lit up in suffrage colors! Thank you to the @nationalparkservice for capturing this photo for the suffrage centennial!
#WeAreAllSuffragistsNow #Suffrage100MA #suffragecentennial #suffrage100ma #Massachusetts #boston
Bristol County Commission on the Status of Women retweeted
Th 9/17, 7-8:30PM
Women of Color "Lighting the Way" to Equality in #NewBedford & Beyond via @whalingmuseum & @ywcasema
Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#women #GOTV #vote
We'll be showcasing women's rich legacy of civic engagement, especially women of color and young adults, on 9/17, 7-8:30pm. With #OAHLecturer Dr. Premilla Nadasen & women from regional organizations. Details: ow.ly/vDUy50BpZdv
@ywcasema #MHtheVote #historicwomensouthcoast