Women Politicking Politely: How Six Florida Women Advanced Women’s Rights

Name: Women Politicking Politely: How Six Florida Women Advanced Women’s Rights
Start: 2024-12-07T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T17:30:00-05:00
Location: The Riverside House

Schedule

Sat Dec 07 2024 at 04:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Riverside House | Jacksonville, FL

Join us for a talk by UCF’s Dr. Kimberly Voss on six nearly forgotten women whose work changed the course of history for women in the U.S.
About this Event

Discover the Hidden Figures of Women’s History with Dr. Kimberly Voss

Join us in welcoming Dr. Kimberly Voss, celebrated author and professor of Journalism at the University of Central Florida, to Jacksonville! As part of the 10-year anniversary celebration for Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville, Dr. Voss will deliver an engaging talk at the Riverside House on December 7, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

Prepare to be inspired as Dr. Voss uncovers the fascinating, often-overlooked stories of six extraordinary women who quietly revolutionized the fight for women’s rights in America. Through her dynamic presentation based on her book, Women Politicking Politely: Advancing Feminism in the 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Voss will spotlight:

Two female political operatives who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and
Four groundbreaking female journalists whose efforts shaped the narrative for women’s equality.

While their names may not grace history books, their impact was profound—helping to redefine women’s roles in the workplace, the home, and society during the 1950s-1970s. Discover how their courage and determination laid the groundwork for the feminist movement and continue to inspire progress today.

This event is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to explore the untold stories of these trailblazers.

Stay for the Celebration!
Following Dr. Voss’s presentation, join us for a special ticketed 10th-anniversary gala celebrating a decade of community, connection, and creativity with Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville.

Gala Tickets:
Purchase tickets here: Confluence: Celebrating 10 Years of Conscious, Connected Community

This event is proudly sponsored by Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville and supported by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. Don’t miss this chance to honor the legacy of these remarkable women and celebrate the power of women writing for a change in history and today!