#OTD in 1848, the 1st ever women's rights convention kicked off in NY, attended by ~300. The 2-day convention concluded with the Declaration of Sentiments, a document modeled after the Declaration of Independence. One key difference? The line "all men & women are created equal."

On July 19, 1848, the 1st ever women's rights convention kicked off, organized by 5 suffragists including Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Lucretia Coffin Mott. It was attended by ~300 people & led to the Declaration of Sentiments: "That all men & women are created equal."

If you missed Part 1 of WPLN's Local Campaign Training for Women Leaders, you can still register for Part 2 this Friday 7/25! Falicia Mandel will cover fundraising — b/c every candidate needs funds to cover expenses on the campaign trail! Register now 💌 hubs.la/Q03xZlB-0

When I come across someone who thinks they're not qualified to run for office:

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Happy birthday to WPLN Board Vice Chair Valerie Dowling! Your commitment to empowering women inspires us every day. We hope you have a lovely birthday!

Both the Democratic and Republican Women’s Caucuses have sent a joint letter to House Appropriations Committee leaders seeking full funding for the construction of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. hubs.la/Q03z16Xj0

"For business owners, financial feminism isn’t just a movement to feel good about, it’s a strategy for success. When [women entrepreneurs] embrace financial feminism, we can break thru barriers & build profitable businesses & create lasting wealth." 🔗 hubs.la/Q03zcT1R0

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“I stepped into the role because someone I love needed me.” Nearly 1 in 4 Americans have served as a family caregiver for a loved one in the past year, a jump of 20 million Americans compared to a decade ago. ~60% of family caregivers are women. 🔗 hubs.la/Q03zcSdV0

🚨 New Report Released: Higher Heights Leadership Fund and the CAWP have released "Black Women in American Politics 2025", the nation’s most comprehensive look at the status of Black women’s political leadership. 🔗 hhfa.us/bwiap-report-2… #BlackWomenLead

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“Our nation’s history has been shaped by strong, trailblazing women whose stories deserve to be told,’’ said Florida Rep. Kat Cammack, co-chair of Republican Women's Caucus. “Sharing those stories is the 1st step in honoring their monumental accomplishments.’’ hubs.la/Q03zrNg20

"If only we could go back and lend wisdom to our younger selves. But life doesn’t work that way. We earn our wisdom, year by year.. We, all of us, are on an arc of personal evolution. Wisdom can’t be rushed." — Diana Nyad hubs.la/Q03zVgNx0

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The number of black women elected to Congress has held steady in recent years, but a record number of black women have served this year in state legislatures, often the pipeline to higher offices, according to a new report by HigherHeights and CAWP. hubs.la/Q03zVk0R0

"But another reality is that many women, conservatives and liberals alike, genuinely want a career—whether for their sense of self, their desire to contribute financially or as a way to pursue their passion." hubs.la/Q03B2wCs0