Women's Committee

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Women’s Empowerment Committee

There is no force equal to a woman determined to rise.
–W.E.B. Dubois

The mission of the Women’s Empowerment Committee is to be the change we want to see in our world.

We will achieve this by educating our members on the issues that affect women. We will empower one another to boldly step out to fight for the rights of our members and all Californians to have a good life, live in sustainable communities and enjoy the fruits of social, economic and environmental justice.

We will model leadership excellence and mentor the next generation of SEIU Women, to create a legacy of visionary leaders to move us into the future.

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The Women’s Empowerment Committee celebrates Black History Month
Actress, Dorothy Dandridge

Who Was Dorothy Dandridge?

Born in 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, Dorothy Dandridge found early success in show business by performing with her sister, leading to her first appearances in film. Following her star turn in the 1954 musical Carmen Jones, she became the first African American to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award. 

In 2000, film star Halle Berry won Golden Globe and Emmy awards for her portrayal of the groundbreaking actress in an acclaimed HBO movie, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge.

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2018 LUNAFEST

Thank you to everyone who attended LUNAFEST. The movies were great and having two of the filmmakers with us to answer questions made it a special event. We will definitely be doing this again next year!

Let’s support the filmmakers who came out to be with us.

Megan Brotherton, Writer and Director of Buttercup, needs 1000 followers in thirty (30) days for an opportunity to pitch her first feature film.

Click here to follow her progress.

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Celebrating Pride Month

The Women’s Empowerment Committee stands in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of the Lavender Committee & all LGBTQ people. 

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Women’s History Month
Eva Peron

In honor of Women’s History Month, our Women’s Empowerment Committee Chair, Tracie Kimbrough is celebrating the life and legacy of Eva Peron.

Eva Peron or ‘Evita’
1919 – 1952

Eva was a powerful political figure amongst working class trade union members who inspired millions with her campaigns to help the poor and give women the right to vote. Her supporters said she was a saint who strove to overcome poverty and injustice. 

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Women’s History Month
Yay Panlilio

DLC 725 President, Misty del Rosario, is commemorating Yay Panlilio for Women’s History Month.

Yay Panlilio 
1913 – 1978

Panlilio was a Filipino American WWII Heroine and United States Medal of Freedom with Silver Palm recipient.

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Women’s March Los Angeles
SEIU Local 1000 Women's Empowerment Committee Marching Together!

January 20, 2018

Event details:

The march is open to everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, tolerance of diversity and compassion for our shared humanity.

Time of march: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arrive at the steps on S Hill St and 6th St at 8 a.m.

Starting location:
Perishing Square – 532 S. Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Ending location: City Hall – 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Women’s March Sacramento
SEIU Local 1000 Women's Empowerment Committee Marching Together!

January 20, 2018

Event details:

We will gather at Southside Park between 6th and 8th Streets. From the Park, we will walk west on T Street to 5th Street, then north on 5th to Capitol Mall, then east to the Capitol building where the rally will convene on the West Steps.

Time of march: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Starting location: Southside Park

Ending location: Capitol building

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Women’s Empowerment Committee Holiday Message
Local Food Banks

41 million (that’s 1 in 8!) people in the U.S. struggle with hunger, including nearly 13 million children and more than 5 million seniors.

Hunger knows no boundaries. It touches every community in the U.S., including your own.

If you and your family are struggling with food insecurity or if you are able to donate, below are a list of local food banks.

Sacramento
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
3333 Third Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95817
Tel: 916.925.3240
www.sacramentofoodbank.org

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Local 1000 Stands Against Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The physical and emotional scars of domestic violence can cast a long shadow. Too many individuals face the pain and fear of domestic violence, victims who often suffer in silence and without support.

The Local 1000 Women’s Committee stands with those who have endured the often-tragic consequences of domestic violence and works to help prevent future incidents.

It is in this spirit that Local 1000 recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with its efforts to educate and provide solutions to victims.