screening of Iron Jawed Angels inspires
Iron Jawed Angels depicts the sometimes violent journey of Alice Paul and the National Women's Party (NWP) as they led the effort that helped women gain the right to vote. Women went to great lengths, including a hunger strike while in prison. A particularity hard to watch scene highlighted the true events of Alice being force-fed raw eggs. About 30 women from the Hartford area attended a free screening of the film at YWCA Hartford Region. The film left many attendees inspired and grateful for the women who sacrificed part of there lives so that we would have the right to vote. Iron Jawed Angels was the first in a series of four free film screenings to be shown at various locations in Hartford during February and March in support of Girlcott. Girlcott is a movement to raise awareness about the representation of women in the media and the pressures women face to look a certain way. For more details on Girlcott: http://www.ctgirlcott.org.
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suppport ywca hartford region
Become a Table Captain at the In the Company of Women luncheon
Becoming a Table Captain at the In the Company of Women luncheon is a fun and important way to support YWCA Hartford Region. Invite nine of your friends or family members to join you in hearing about Laura Ling's Journey of Hope and mingling with 1,300 Hartford women.
Table Captain Responsibilities include:
- Invite 9 guests to join you at your table at the luncheon. Minimum $150 contribution per person for a total of $1,500 per table is expected.
- Communicate to each guest about the luncheon format and financial expectations of guests.
- Submits Guest List Form to YWCA identifying those individuals who will join your table.
- Support the mission of YWCA: eliminating racism and empowering women.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Table Captain, contact Denice Graves at (860) 525-1163 ext. 269 or DeniceG@ywcahartford.org.
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girlcott gallery opening
Join us for REVEALED: Images of Women Leaders Who Bared to Make Change
Charter Oak Cultural Center
February 28
6:00 - 8:00 PM
YWCA Hartford Region's CEO Deborah Ullman's make-up free portrait will be included! Do not miss this opportunity to view this inspiring exhibit.
Learn more about Girlcott here.
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