Senator Montgomery joins Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and the NYS Women's Suffrage Commission for a special screening of Lilly Rivlin's documentary Heather Booth: Changing the World.

Senator Velmanette Montgomery

May 31, 2017

Senator Montgomery joins Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul for a special screening of Lilly Rivlin's documentary “Heather Booth: Changing the World.”

Heather Booth is an unsung hero who has been played an instrumental role in the progressive movement for the past five decades . Behind the scenes of civil rights and political movements for decades, Heather Booth is the most influential person you've never heard of. To watch the documentary trailer, visit http://heatherbooththefilm.com

2017 marks the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage in New York State. From now until 2020, the New York State Women's Suffrage Commission will plan and execute an organized series of statewide programs which will mark the century milestone after the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting all women across the United States the right to vote. 

The Commission’s programs will celebrate the accomplishment of women’s suffrage and the central role of New Yorkers and New York State in this milestone, while also helping shape the future to ensure a more just and equitable society for all.

Senator Montgomery is a proud member of the Women's Suffrage Commission. To learn more about the Commission, visit https://www.ny.gov/commemorating-womens-suffrage-100th-anniversary/womens-suffrage-commission

To learn more about Commission programs and activities, visit https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-womens-suffrage-commission