This Women’s History Month, BC Voices was proud to bring women’s stories into the spotlight.
Across generations and communities, approximately 20,800 of us came together to reflect on the history of women’s rights, the challenges we face today, and the power of collective action and storytelling to drive change.
Here’s a look at what we accomplished together in March:
🎙️ Democracy in Peril: Looking Back to Go Forward
In collaboration with the 92nd Street Y and the Newark Civic Life Series, we created a powerful panel featuring activists Loretta Ross, Marlene Gerber Fried, and Ruth Reichard. Together, they explored how history can guide us in defending democracy, advancing justice, and staying hopeful in the face of political backlash. 20,426 people watched it on March 26th.
🛍️ Lush In-Store Activations
We partnered with Lush Cosmetics at stores across New York City and sparked meaningful conversations with close to 300 people about the history of women’s rights — and how policies around equal pay, voting rights, and bodily autonomy continue to shape our everyday lives.
🎬 Connecting the Dots: Film + Dialogue
In partnership with Connecting the Dots, we hosted a virtual event featuring clips from our docuseries Stand UP, Speak OUT: The Personal Politics of Women’s Rights, followed by a thoughtful conversation among the 15 participants led by BC Voices Founder and President Katherine Brewster.
🎓 Campus Screening + Q&A with Columbia Votes
We joined forces with Columbia Votes for a screening and conversation on voting rights, civic action, and personal power with 20 Columbia and Barnard students.
These events reminded us of the power of stories to connect, inspire, and activate.
When we link our lived experiences to history — and to one another — we build the momentum we need to move forward.We’re deeply grateful to every partner, speaker, and participant who joined us this month.
Thank you for standing with us in honoring women’s history — and shaping its future.
With gratitude,
The BC Voices Team
Katherine Brewster, President
Vicki Breitbart
Kathy Galvin
Rhonda Nunn
Susan Shapiro Metz
Carol Santaniello Spencer
Cheryl Weiner
PS: If you haven’t already made your 2025 donation to BC Voices, please do so now and add your voice to those in the BC Voices’ community who are Standing UP and Speaking OUT for women’s full equality
