California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls

"About 2.5 million women have lost their jobs or dropped out of the workforce during the pandemic. That’s enough to fill 40 football stadiums. This mass exodus of women from the workforce is a national emergency, and it demands a national solution." https://www.washingtonpost.com//b8cd1cb6-6d6f-11eb-9f80-3d

Women should pay attention to the timing of their COVID-19 vaccination shots and breast exams, according to new guidelines. If it does not delay care, women should consider scheduling their mammogram either before receiving the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, or four to six weeks following the second dose of a vaccine, according to guidance released Thursday by the nonprofit organization, Society of Breast Imaging. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com//women-mammograms-covid

"It’s on me not because any brother or male relative refused to, but because I don’t think it occurred to them,’ said one woman... Amid a pandemic and health crisis, women are shouldering even more family responsibilities, on top of the already disproportionate amount of caregiving women take on." https://www.thelily.com/the-latest-pandemic-work-for-wome/

"During Black History Month it is important to reflect on those who've paved the way and recognize the new generation following in their footsteps." https://abcnews.go.com//gma-inspiration-list-making/story

"More than 75 years after World War II, a group of African American female soldiers in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion are being honored as heroes. They faced racial and gender discrimination while completing a record-setting pace to get mail to soldiers on the battlefield. A monument at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, now details their heroic efforts, and thousands of Black women soldiers and veterans are expressing their appreciation to the battalion known as the Six-Triple Eight." https://www.kshb.com//black-female-wwii-soldiers-inspire-g

More than 2 million women have dropped out of the workforce since the virus hit. More than one-third of parents mostly women have yet to return to jobs they lost, largely because there’s no one to look after their kids, according to a December report by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. https://www.bloomberg.com//the-economic-recovery-has-a-chi

It's Election Day!!! Thank you to student Savannah Mendoza for reminding us all how important it is to vote in ALL the races on your ballot. Today is the day to use your voice at the ballot box. Be heard! #YourVoteIsYourVoice

Your Vote is Your Voice is a campaign created to remind women of their personal power to co-create our collective future by casting a ballot in every election. Thank you to Jasmeet Kaur Bains, Board Member at California Women Lead, for reminding us to GOTV tomorrow, November 3rd! #YourVoteIsYourVoice

The Your Vote is Your Voice PSA campaign showcases women across California who remind us that our power is in our collective contributions at the ballot box. Thank you to Caroline Anaya for encouraging everyone to cast their ballots and make their voices heard November 3rd!

Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay! Latinas are paid unfairly at every career stage, and the gap actually widens as Latinas near retirement - when they need it most. ...Join me in discussion with three phenomenal Latinas leaders, Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes, Mónica Ramírez & Univision CMO and President of Entertainment Jessica Rodriguez to raise awareness about Latina’s (un)equal pay and help us #closethegap. #EqualPayCA See more

Today, CCSWG is joining the @LatinoCaucus at a virtual rally to highlight #LatinaEqualPayDay & the #UnseenLatinas initiative. It’s time we take action on the huge disparities facing CA Latinas. Watch: https://www.facebook.com/LorenaAD80/ #InvisibleNoMore

Mark your calendars for October 29, 2020 at 3pm for a panel discussion in honor of #LatinaEqualPay Day. Latinas are paid unfairly at every career stage, and the gap actually widens as Latinas near retirement - when they need it most. Join First Partner @JenniferSiebelNewsom, @TeamEloiseReyes, @ActivistMonicaRamirez & @Univision CMO and President of Entertainment Jessica Rodriguez to raise awareness about Latina’s (un)equal pay and help us #closethegap. #EqualPayCA bit.ly/equal-pay-ca

The #YourVoteIsYourVoice PSA campaign showcases women across CA who remind us of our power at the ballot box. Thank you to Kristin Olsen who serves on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, for encouraging us to use our voices at the ballot box and VOTE on Nov. 3rd! #womenvote

The Your Vote is Your Voice PSA campaign showcases women across CA who remind us that our power is in our collective contributions at the ballot box and that we are all in this together. Thank you to Commissioner Babb for encouraging everyone to VOTE! #YourVoteIsYourVoice

Your Vote is Your Voice! Your Vote is Your Voice reminds women of their power to co-create our future by casting a ballot. The California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls the California Secretary of State and California Women Lead asked some of the incredible women we know why we should ALL vote. Thank you to Commission Chair Dr. Alisha Wilkins for sharing your vision on the collective power of voting! #YourVoteIsYourVoice #womenvote #vote2020