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 activist organization dedicated to advancing women’s rights and shaping the future of New York City. Founded in 1915, WCC works to advance gender and racial equality 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 opportunity, education, healthcare, safety, reproductive justice, and environmental justice. WCC connects women with key stakeholders to learn, act, and engage. We empower women to lead change, shape policy, and strengthen communities, redesigning systems for a more equitable New York City. At WCC, we believe every woman has the power to make a difference. Visit wccny.org.
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