WCC Joins NY1 to Discuss Women’s Voting Trends in NYC
(NEW YORK, N.Y.)—Women Creating Change (WCC) released the statement below following WCC President & CEO Sharon Sewell-Fairman's interview with NY1.
WCC President & CEO, Sharon-Sewell-Fairman and League Of Women Voters NYC Co-President Kai-Rosenthal sat down with Cheryl Wills of NY1 to discuss women and voting in New York, in light of the upcoming election.
Citing WCC’s research reports, Sharon shared data on women’s voting trends and barriers that women—particularly those experiencing economic hardship—face in getting to the polls.
Watch the full interview here
“Sharon stated families are being priced out of the city, and the challenge is affordable housing.
Sewell-Fairman further discussed the research her organization does on voting and women, including findings that say women with lower wages have lower turnout,” wrote Cheryl Wills and Dana Perez for NY1.
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Women Creating Change (WCC), formerly known as the Women’s City Club of New York, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting the rights of women and gender-expansive individuals, ensuring they have the power to shape the future of New York City.
Founded in 1915 by suffragettes committed to promoting responsive government and improving conditions for the women of New York City, WCC works to advance gender equity by equipping women of color, women experiencing financial hardship, and gender-expansive individuals with the knowledge, tools, and resources to advocate for the issues that matter most to them. WCC collaborates with partners, policymakers, and advocacy groups to drive real change in economic justice, education, health care and reproductive justice, and safety. Through our research, advocacy, and leadership development programs, we empower women to shape policy, strengthen communities, and transform systems.
We're committed to building a more equitable New York City together with women and gender-expansive people from underrepresented communities. Visit wccny.org.
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