You're invited to celebrate Susan B. Anthony's 205th birthday!

Sunday, February 16th from 3-5pm
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
837 SE 7th Avenue, Gainesville

Join us for an afternoon of music, cake, and fellowship as we honor the legacy of Susan B. Anthony and other champions for social change and justice. This gathering will be a time for celebration and a moment to reflect on the tireless efforts of those who have shaped the fight for equality. Enjoy appetizers and cake while engaging with a brief presentation on the life and work of American activist Fannie Lou Hamer, presented by Pamela Marshall-Koons.
 
Seating is limited.

Please RSVP on our Facebook Event Page by clicking on "going"

or email us at fosbagnv@gmail.com.
 
A donation of $5.00 or more appreciated at the door.

 

The Friends of Susan B. Anthony thank you for attending the 

2024 Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon

The luncheon was held on August 24th at the Gateway Grand Hotel in Gainesville, Florida. It is held annually to celebrate Women's Equality Day and the incredible legacy of Susan B Anthony. 

This year was the 176th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 104th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) 1920. 

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Each year a local woman is recognized who exemplifies the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Linda Bassham was honored for her tireless and long activism on behalf of human rights and equality for all. She was founder of the first Women’s Center, has served on the Human Rights Council, the board of the Pride Center and NAACP, and many other community organizations. 

 

The featured speaker was Cynthia Curry, Gainesville City Manager. Curry was one of the first students to attend integrated schools in Palatka. She holds a MA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami and spent many years in management positions in Miam-Dade County, guiding the county through its response to Hurricane Andrew. She has also worked for Florida International University as well as the Diversity Officer at the Everglades Foundation. As Gainesville city manager, she continues to advocate for equity issues. For pictures of the 2024 Women's Equality Day Luncheon, please click on this link. 

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

Susan B. Anthony's 204th Birthday Party!

 

Held on February 18th, 2024, at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, we enjoyed appetizers, cake, community, and music by "Resonance," an all-women acapella ensemble whose songs, to and about women, were uplifting and inspiring. The program can be seen here. Many were in attendance as we recognized Black Suffragists, whose struggles and contributions have been too often overlooked. Susan B. Anthony (played by June Littler) made an appearance, reminding us that, "the price of freedom is eternal vigilance." Pictures are here. Please mark your calendars for the Annual Women's Equality Luncheon scheduled for August 24th, 2024.​

 

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

 

The Friends of Susan B. Anthony's Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon

Standing UP for Women's Rights

 

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, we celebrated the 175th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 103th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) 1920. We invited the community to this event, which began as an informal birthday party for Susan B. Anthony over forty years ago, and is now held in conjunction with the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. The luncheon featured an award presentation and a speaker.​

 

2023 Recipient of Friends of Susan B. Anthony Award:

Faye Williams

Each year a local woman is recognized who exemplifies the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Faye Williams was honored for her activism on behalf of social justice. She is a founder of the Alachua County Black History Task Force and a prominent member of many other community organizations.​

 

2023 Speaker: Jennifer Adams

 

The featured speaker was Jennifer Adams, who served as a Board Director for the League of Women Voters of Florida and also chaired the State Advocacy and Social Justice Committees. She is presently Executive Director of Florida Community Partnership, and continues to advocate for empowering women and girls.​Thank you to all who attended or sponsored the 2023 Women's Equality Day luncheon.