LIZ ABZUG TO SPEAK ON WOMEN, POWER AND POLITICS IN TODAY ’S COMPLEX WORLDThursday, September 24, 2015 at 12:30 pm  Liz Abzug We are honored and delighted to welcome Liz Abzug, daughter of the late Bella Abzug, the first Jewish US Congresswoman and women’s rights advocate, who will be our guest speaker at the first General Meeting of our new season. Ms. Abzug will speak about the life, times and challenges that faced her famous mother and about the ways in which she is continuing her legacy by inspiring and training the young women of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. As a professor, lawyer, lobbyist and candidate for New York City elective office, Ms. Abzug has been a professional in politics, urban economic development and human rights. She is an Adjunct Professor in Urban Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and has served on several not-for-profit boards, including the New York State Commission on Domestic Violence. Admission to this program, payable at the door, is $10 for members and $20 for non-members, $10 of which is applicable toward new membership if dues are paid that day. Family, friends and the general public are all welcome. Light refreshments will be served. |
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