Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women

06/17/2026

This is a great service for women. Use this link to get more information and register: https://dfci.quickbase.com/db/bnmrtktsx?_fid_142=142&z=ciph&a=api_genaddrecordform

SS5 is excited to host the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute mammography van for breast cancer screenings at Marshfield Town Hall on Tuesday, July 7 from 7 am to 3:15 pm.

Spots are limited and registration is required. Scan the QR code to sign up!

06/17/2026

All are welcome to join the Harambee Learning and Cultural Center the African American Association of Brockton for its 7th Annual Juneteenth Ceremony on Freedom Day, June 19.

The event will be held:

11am to 1pm
Brockton City Hall Plaza

There will be food, face painting, and lots of fun!

06/16/2026

"Boston programs show how continuous postpartum care can change mothers’ lives.

"Some of the most effective interventions are simple ones, such as helping mothers stay connected to care after they leave the hospital."

Boston programs show how continuous postpartum care can change mothers lives.

06/08/2026

Free Hanson Car Seat Safety Event for Families

Ensure your kids are safe in their car seats. Come to the Hanson Car Seat Safety event June 18, 3-5pm, to ensure your seats are installed properly and that they don’t have any recalls.

Appointments are recommended: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehKMvBjHESfgVQKR6l3lnMn2mrr1oCRmRSksb51-dBeN5TnQ/viewform?pli=1

06/04/2026

On this day — June 4, 1919

The 19th Amendment was passed by both houses of Congress in 1919, which began the state ratification process that would lead to the Amendment's certification in the Constitution on August 26, 1920.

But the battle for women's right to vote didn't end there. While it represented a major victory for the movement after nearly 70 years of activism, the 19th Amendment did not simply grant universal suffrage for all women.

Native American women were not considered US citizens until 1924, but until as late as 1962, individual states still prevented them from voting.

Asian American immigrant women were excluded from voting until the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 allowed them to gain citizenship.

Black women faced Jim Crow-era barriers like poll taxes, voter ID requirements, and acts of violence that threatened their ability to cast a ballot until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Latina women faced literacy tests and other language-based setbacks that prevented them from voting until a 1975 extension of the Voting Rights Act.

As we celebrate this monumental achievement for women, we also recognize that only some of the women who fought for suffrage were able to exercise their newly-won right to vote. Despite being some of the movement's fiercest advocates, suffragists like Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, Zitkála-Šá, and Luisa Capetillo could not cast their first ballots in the 1920 election because of their race.

Today, we honor the women who not only fought for the 19th Amendment's passage, but also after it, as their efforts on behalf of their communities paved the way for the freedoms of all American women.

📷: Dora Lewis (seated), Abby Scott Baker (seated), Anita Pollitzer (standing), Alice Paul (seated), Florence Boeckel (seated), and Mabel Vernon (standing) conferring over ratification of the 19th Amendment at the National Woman's Party headquarters, 1919.

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

Pride Month originated in June 1970 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. It evolved from single-day events into a nationwide month-long observance after being officially declared by President Bill Clinton in 1999. Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ communities, honoring the history, culture, and resilience of q***r individuals. It serves as a tribute to the pioneers of the gay liberation movement while acting as a call to action for ongoing civil rights, equality, and social change. This month and every month, the is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of all women and girls in the Commonwealth, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, color, s*x, age, disability (seen and unseen), genetic information, s*xual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, socioeconomic status or background.

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave women and men who gave their lives while serving our country.

We also recognize the women whose service and sacrifice have too often been overlooked throughout history. Their courage, dedication, and love of country helped shape the freedoms we have today.

We are deeply grateful to all who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who continue to carry their memories forward.

Photo credit: iStock.com/flySnow

05/18/2026

Funding to help crime victims, including survivors of domestic violence, s*xual assault, and child trafficking, is in jeopardy. Please contact your state senator and ask them to support amendment #240 for MOVA’s TRUST Line.

05/16/2026

"A condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide just got a new name and it could mark an important step forward for women’s health.

Previously known as polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS), experts are now referring to the condition as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). According to The Endocrine Society and research published in The Lancet, the former name often failed to capture the full reality of the condition, reducing a complex hormonal and metabolic disorder to ovarian cysts, which many patients do not actually have.

The condition can impact hormones, metabolism, fertility, mental health, weight regulation, skin, and long term cardiovascular health. Yet for years, many women have faced delayed diagnoses, dismissal, and inadequate treatment. Experts hope this shift in terminology will lead to greater awareness, more research, and better care.

This is about more than a name change, it is about finally taking women’s health seriously." -- via The Female Quotient

For an insightful book that explores how women's health has long been neglected, we highly recommend "All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today" at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9780063293014 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/4lKkRoO (Amazon)

British medical historian Elinor Cleghorn has also written an important book about the historical and systemic reasons the medical system fails girls and women: "Unwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World" at https://www.amightygirl.com/unwell-women

For a book for tween and teen girls focused specifically on female health, we recommend "Taking Care of Your 'Girls': A Breast Health Guide for Girls, Teens, and In-Betweens" for ages 10 and up at https://www.amightygirl.com/taking-care-of-your-girls

For resources to help girls understand and feel prepared for menstruation – including knowing when she should talk to a medical professional for help – visit our blog post ‘That Time of the Month’: Teaching Your Mighty Girl about Her Menstrual Cycle” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11614

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