“96 years ago today American women won the constitutional right to vote with the adoption of the 19t
“96 years ago today American women won the constitutional right to vote with the adoption of the 19th amendment. Many women of color would wait another 45 years to win full voting rights with the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.Each year we mark Women’s Equality Day by celebrating the generations of women who have carried us forward. And we recommit ourselves to working together to reach full equality.” #LeanInAs seen on Sheryl Sandberg’s Facebook page#LeanInWomen’s Equality Day is on this date because of the celebration of the passing of the 19th Amendment. Don’t waste all the work that went into getting women the vote - U.S. READERS REGISTER TO VOTE HEREIf you have trouble getting to the polls physically, or can’t take the day off, YOU CAN DO AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, you can usually mail your vote in advance!https://www.vote.org/absentee-ballot/FOR ANYONE WHO THINKS VOTING DOESN’T MATTER, READ THIS AND PLEASE SHARE! -- source link
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