Archive for August, 2008

Rosario Dawson, Actress & Activist to speak at the Democratic National Convention Women’s Caucus Tuesday, August 26, 2008 9:45 am – 12:00 pm MT

The Democratic National Convention Committee and the Obama For America campaign announced today the speakers for the Women’s Caucus meeting during the Democratic National Convention next week.

As we mark Women’s Equality Day, the anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S. and 88 years after American women gained the right to vote, women’s voices are as powerful as ever in our history. Ultimately women will decide this election. Senator Obama understands this and will continue to promote policies and an agenda that women care about.

“Women play such an important role in our democracy, in our families and in our communities. We are honored that so many women who play important leadership roles in this country, who broke down barriers and shattered that glass ceiling, will be convening in Denver this week.  During this Convention we celebrate not only the anniversary of women’s suffrage, but the contributions and sacrifices they’ve made on behalf of our country,” said Senator Barack Obama.  “As we continue on to November, women will cast the deciding vote in this election. As a father, I am grateful to our women leaders for opening doors for my own daughters and future generations; and as President, I will continue to stand with women to ensure that their voices are heard in Washington and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to have such prominent and accomplished women participate in this year’s Women’s Caucus, entitled ‘Women: Making and Shaping History,’” said Mame Reiley, Chair of the DNC Women’s Caucus.  “This diverse list of women, each at the top of their respective fields, represents the breadth of excitement Barack Obama and this year’s Convention are creating.”