RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed Aug. 26 to be Women's Equality Day in North Carolina. This day is meant to advocate for progress and equity, as well as honor women leaders around the state.
"Today, we celebrate the women in our communities who are breaking barriers and the women who inspired them," Governor Cooper said.
One goal of Women's Equality Day is to honor the 19th Amendment, which provided some women the right to vote. However, another goal of this day is to push for the rights of all individuals, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion or gender, recognizing that gender disparity is an ongoing issue.
"While a great deal of progress has been made, there is still work to be done to overcome the many disparities impacting women and our diverse communities, said Pamela B. Cashwell, the secretary of the N.C. Department of Administration.
On Tuesday, Aug. 30, the N.C. Office of State Resources will host a virtual event, "A Conversation with Gloria Steinem", to recognize Women's Equaltiy Day.
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