Buffalo and Erie County Women's History

01/20/2016

Meet Jane Matilda Bolin, she was the first female African American judge in the United States!

01/14/2016

The Women’s History Month Calendar of Events is back for a 7th year in March 2016! The Erie County CSW and the Buffalo Public Library are celebrating and educating the community with Women’s History Month activities locally. Want to help? You can: *Submit a request to be in our county-wide Calendar *Reserve a free table to promote your organization or services, or *Nominate an outstanding woman that is or has broken new ground in our community. ** Full descriptions and quick-links below- come one, come all!

If you are planning any activities for March 2016 that relate women’s history, current issues or stories, please let us know on the "calendar submission form" by Saturday, February 6, so we can Include your activity in this comprehensive free community events listing! The calendar will be distributed throughout the whole of Erie County and will be posted on the Erie County and the Library websites. It’s easier than ever to submit your events! The "calendar submission form" can be filled out on your computer; save it and e-mail it back to [email protected].

This year’s local Women’s History Month celebration will include:

*Thursday, March 3,: Kickoff event 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the downtown Library – showcase of non-profits and their services supporting women in our community (table reservation form). Public Ceremony at noon.

* Erie County Facebook listings: Activities going on locally will be featured.

You can also complete a nomination form for the annual “Woman of Courage, Character, and Commitment Award” to recognize extraordinary local women, role models who are adding value and spirit to the women around them and the community as a whole. The nominations deadline is February 1, 2016.

Please join us in celebrating National Women’s History Month 2016 in Buffalo & Erie County! Questions? Contact Anne Conable (858-8050) or Sawrie Becker (858-8307)

A special thank you to our partners as well! Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library ERIE COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN WNY Women's Foundation, Women Events Buffalo, Canisius College Women's Business Center, Junior League of Buffalo, Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York Action Fund, League of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara, Inc., AAUW Buffalo Branch and UB Gender Institute!

01/12/2016

Meet Kate Stoneman! She was the first woman admitted to practice law in New York!

01/08/2016

These women have been breaking new ground in New York State Law throughout history, check them out!

http://www.nysba.org/trailblazers/

01/07/2016

Fabulous news! As of Tuesday, Erie County law now dictates that employers are required to justify pay variations based on reasons other than gender, i.e. education and experience. Furthermore, any employee complaining does NOT have to prove they are being discriminated against. They are also allowed to discuss wages with employers and coworkers without fear of termination as penalties for obstruction are much greater.
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The Erie County Industrial Development Agency is striking out on its own to make sure that men and women are paid the same for doing the same work.The agency last week adopted a pay equity policy that makes the IDA the only one in the state that, beginning in September, will require compan... - The…

03/25/2015

March 28, 8:30am-3:30pm: Sister-to-Sister Summit. Presented by AAUW-Buffalo for girls ages 11-18. Buffalo State College Bulger Communications Center, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Bufalo. http://sister2sisterbuffalo.org.

Welcome to the Sister-to-Sister Connection of Western New York! Every year the Sister-to-Sister Summit gets better and better. See what the 2015 Summit has in store for you!

03/24/2015

March 27, 8-9:30 am: 4th Annual Women in Business Celebration, Erie County Medical Center Main Lobby, 462 Grider Street, Buffalo. www.ecmc.edu, 898-4947

ECMC Works with Health Department on Ebola Designation - Regional hospital’s readiness and expertise reason for decision

03/23/2015

March 26, 5:30-8:30pm: Winter "Wine-ing" fundraiser presented by the Family Justice Center of Erie County. Orchard Park Country Club, 477South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park. www.fjcsafe.org, 558-5272

Family Justice Center of Erie County. Information about the Family Justice Center, services, partners, and agencies as well as information about upcoming events, presentations and tours.

03/20/2015

March 25, 11:45am -1:15pm: Women in Networking Workshop. Presented by Women's Business Center at Canisius College, 2365 Main Street, Buffalo, free, www.wbcwny.org 888-8282

03/20/2015

March 24, 5:30-7:30 pm: Women on the Rise program Bad Things Happen to Good Careers. Grupp Fireside Lounge, Canius College Student Union, Buffalo. 222.eventbrite.com/e/bad-things-happen-to-good-careers-tickets-15539451919, 812-4847