Vevo

Join us at Vevo for our first Networking Night of 2020 to celebrate 100 years of the 19th Amendment in Oregon! The U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919, granting women the right to vote. On January 14, 1920, Oregon became the 25th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. The 19th Amendment reads: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex."

While 1920 was a pivotal moment in the long fight for women's rights, the 19th Amendment did not grant all women the right to vote. Native American women had to wait until 1924, when the Indian Citizenship Act granted them citizenship and the right to vote, and it wouldn't be until 1965 that the Voting Rights Act addressed discriminatory practices that previously prevented many people of color from voting. The fight for equal rights continues today and will continue in future elections.

At the Golden Globes, Michelle Williams spoke about women voting in their self-interest. She said: "Women, 18 to 118, when it is time to vote, please do so in your own self-interest. It’s what men have been doing for years, which is why the world looks so much like them. Don’t forget: We are the largest voting body in this country. Let’s make it look more like us."

For this event, we will host a presentation on the history of women's voting rights, followed by breakout sessions with group activities and discussion topics focused around the topics of women's voting rights and equal, accessible, and intersectional activism.

⏰ Agenda

5:30 - 6:00: Doors open + Networking Activity

6:15 - 6:30: Welcome from WWCode Portland + Vevo

6:30 - 7:15: Presentation + Breakout Sessions

7:15 - 8:00: Cake + Closing Remarks

📃 Code of Conduct

WWCode is an inclusive community, dedicated to providing an empowering experience for everyone who participates in or supports our community, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, caste or creed. Our events are intended to inspire women to excel in technology careers, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. We do not tolerate harassment of members in any form.

For more info and to sign up for the event, please visit our Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/Women-Who-Code-Portland/events/267525635/