27th Annual International Women’s Day Breakfast
On March 7th, in honor of International Women’s Day, hundreds of feminists came together at Simmons University to celebrate Action in Unity.
It was incredibly powerful to have Mayor Wu join us with her daughter Mira, just days after testifying at a Congressional Hearing in D.C where she defended Boston’s “Trust Act” and spoke out against federal policies that target immigrants and communities of color. Her leadership, along with the many other feminist leaders in government and our social justice sectors, truly highlighted the strength of our collective movement. The energy in the room was inspiring, and the speakers’ bold visions and real-world successes in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts reminded us of the critical work that lies ahead.
Especially in these times of fear-mongering and resistance, it is vital that we stand united in action. Now is the time for white women and individuals with privilege to step up as allies, challenging injustice and committing to deep solidarity with those most affected. Together, we have the power to build a better, more inclusive world—one where everyone has a voice, and no one is left behind.
Thank you to all of our incredible speakers:
Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, Simmons University President
Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
Virtual Remarks: Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts
Rev. Clementina Chery – Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Fredie Kay, Esq. – MA Women's History Center
Pamela Leins – Boston Education Fund
Colette Phillips – Colette Phillips Communications
Thank you to our sponsors: Girl Scouts of Eastern MA, Better Business Bureau, Presidio, Mayors Office of Women’s Advancement, Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition.
Thank you to the planning committee!
Alex Miller, Alexis Hatcher-Fernandez, Ariana Rankins, Asha Janay, Ashley Kotzen, Ashley Saccoach, Aubrey Taylor, Ayanna Polk, Brianna Savage, Carmen Blyden, Carol Diesel, Dana Alas, Denise McIsaac, Eleonora Cordovani, Elizabeth Hoffmann, Ellen Krause-Grosman, Emily Shield, Emma Staff, Emma Offord, Gary Yu, Grace Harman, Hali Smith, Hope Ricciotti, Ivanna Solano, Jazmine Richardson, Kaitlyn McTarnaghan, Karen Ceppetelli, Kat Cline, Kathy Lucas, Kelsey Hogan, Kim Sebastiao, Kiran Pervez, Kirti Rawat, Komal Rawat, Kristine Acevedo, Lena Schwallenberg, Liying Kuang, Madeline Peoples, Makda Teklemichael, Maria Laura, Ayala Conesa, Marie Turley, Marydith Tuitt, Maureen Hansen, Maureen Gilbert, May Vaughn, Meghan Doran, Mel EB, Miranda Millang, Molly Berry, Mukta Maheshwari, Naitasia Hensey, Nasiba Mannan, Natalie Binne, Pierre-Mica Kermie Cazeau, Quiana Agbai, Raquel Quezada, Sarah Ducamp, Sarah Caiazzo Pyke, Sarah Griffin, Sasha Goodfriend, Selina Liu, Shaitia Spruell, Shalaya West, Shanequa Christmas, Shannon Montanez, Sharon Stout, Sharon Schiffer, Stacy Wilbur, Stephanie Goulet, Tanika Smith, Vina Lee, Zachary Hutton, Zainab Aderinwale
Thank you to our partner organizations!
ACLU of Massachusetts | Allston/Brighton Chamber of Commerce | American Cancer Society | American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Boston | APAPA | Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission | Bay State Birth Coalition | Better Business Bureau | Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta | Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Boston Area Rape Crisis Center | Boston Urban Forum | Boston Women's Heritage Trail | BreakFIT Wellness LLC | Cambridge Women's Commission | Children's Advocacy Center of Suffolk County | City Councilor, Somerville | City of Boston Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement | Eleonora Francesca Cordovani - Yoga&Theatre | EmergeMa | Fontbonne Academy | Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts | Girls Inc. of Worcester | Girls on the Run Greater Boston | Girls' LEAP | The Greater Boston Section on the National Council of Negro Women |HAWC | History At Play™, LLC | Love Balungi LLC | Love Your Magic | March of Dimes | Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice | Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators | Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women | Massachusetts Gaming Commission | Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition | Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition | Massachusetts Women's History Center | Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus | Monarch Investment Advisors | Mystic Valley Action for Reproductive Justice | New England Chinese Americans Alliance | New England Independence Campaign | One Love Foundation | Penn Entertainment - Plainridge Park Casino | Periodic Vending Solutions | Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women | Psi Omega Chapter - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated | Rise Up Life Coaching & Consulting | SEIU 32BJ | Silver Lake Regional Highschool Female Empowerment Club | Simmons University | The Living Histories of Color Exhibit/ The Forum for Racial Equity | Transition House | USPRO | VINCI STEAM EDUCATIONS | Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts | Women's Energy Network (WEN) Boston Chapter | Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts | Young Queens Rising | YW Boston | YWCA Cambridge
