The following is from the State AAUW Newsletter!
2018 STATE CONVENTION
AAUW CEO, Kim Churches will kick-off the 2018 State Convention, which takes place on Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th in Murfreesboro at Middle Tennessee State University. This year, we focus on the theme of Keep Marching: Activism for All Women.
The 2017 Women’s March signaled a new day in women’s activism, turn ing out millions of women across the country and the globe. Building on that momentum, last month’s march did not disappoint, reflecting persistent urgency to change the political climate for all women and girls. Coverage of the movement points to the need for systemic change, especially in the wake of revelations last fall regarding numerous, high profile criminal sexual misconduct cases affecting women in professional environments and in women’s sports.
That’s where you come in. We are making the AAUW difference, by convening women across generations, demographic groups, and professions on issues that matter, such as equal pay, Title IX, DACA, and student loans.
Further, 2018 is an election year, presenting that rare occasion where our issues can take center stage. Now is our time to speak with our elected officials on the Hill in Nashville and local candidates in our communities to ensure that women are empowered as they pursue education, launch careers and contribute to the
economy.
This year’s convention zeroes in on the inspiration,tools and opportunities related to making that change in our communities and across the state on behalf of women and girls.
See the full conference schedule and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keep-marching-activism-for-all-women-tickets-42732769865