N.C. Governor honors Women’s Equality Day

RALEIGH, N.C. — On the 50th anniversary of National Women’s Equality Day, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper officially designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day in North Carolina.

“Strong women leaders in North Carolina have continued to pave the way in the fight for equality,” said Governor Cooper. “Equal pay for equal work, respect for accomplishments and equal opportunities for women continue to be the guiding stars of this effort.”

The U.S. Congress established National Women’s Equality Day in 1973 to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment. Governor Cooper’s proclamation recognizes the federal day on the state level.

In addition to celebrating the 19th Amendment, Cooper says the day “also recognizes the continued efforts to advocate for the rights and privileges of all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.”

In the proclamation, Cooper acknowledges that the 19th Amendment did not grant voting rights for all women, particularly women of color.

“While we’ve made considerable strides, more work remains not only to improve gender inequities across our state but disparities impacting our most vulnerable communities,” said NC DOA Secretary Pamela B. Cashwell

Read the full proclamation here.

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