“The League of Women Voters of Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties invites area residents to step out for Equal Rights at an 11:00 am, March 23, 2024 WALK FOR EQUALITY event in Olean. We will gather in front of Jamestown Community College, Cattaraugus County Campus, 260 N. Union Street and walk together along the sidewalk to Lincoln Park, East Pavilion. The event is a celebration of Women’s History Month and the more than 100 years of League history of activism, advocacy and education.

 It is also a kick-off to raise awareness of a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the New York State Constitution that will go before voters on the November, 2024 ballot. By attending the walk, participants can learn about the amendment that seeks to prohibit discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, disability, age, sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, reproductive health care and autonomy.  Everyone will have the opportunity to find out more about protecting their own and neighbor’s rights, along with registering to vote and sharing refreshments at Lincoln Park.

Join us by stepping out for equal rights, enjoy presentations, conversation refreshments beginning  at 11:00 on March 23 in front of JCC in Olean. For more information, please contact cattarauguslwv@gmail.com