Thank you for your support! We invite you to visit the new "STAND" monument in downtown Lexington at Mill and Vine Sts. Renderings (c) Barbara Grygutis 2020.
It's Women's Equality Day! Celebrate by making sure your registration information is current, and urging someone who recently became eligible to vote to register by Oct. 5 so they can vote in November. Here's the link to do both: https://t.co/VGtCIUrqVT
RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN. On Aug. 19, 8:00 pm, BTBC will unveil and dedicate, "STAND," to citizens of #Lexington via live stream broadcast and via Spectrum, MetroNet, and Windstream. Watch here: https://t.co/jVYOu71yQu #SharetheLex#LexKY#19thAmendment#AmendmentXIX#WomenVote
RESCHEDULED DUE TO RAIN. On Aug. 19, 8:00 pm, BTBC will unveil and dedicate, "STAND," to citizens of #Lexington via live stream broadcast and via Spectrum, MetroNet, and Windstream. Watch here: https://t.co/jVYOu71yQu #SharetheLex#LexKY#19thAmendment#AmendmentXIX#WomenVote
100 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. But women of color were mostly left out.
Today, millions continue to be disenfranchised.
The work of suffragists is not over until all Americans have the right to vote.
From the Mayor's office: The lighting of the “Stand” sculpture has been postponed until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, because of rain. We apologize for any inconvenience.
From the Mayor's office: The lighting of the “Stand” sculpture has been postponed until 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, because of rain. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Tonight at 8 pm, there will be a Virtual Statue Reveal for Breaking the Bronze Ceiling to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Learn more at: https://t.co/vc4JhLrU2W
On the 100th anniversary of ratification of 19th Amendment, tonight is the night! Join us remotely as we dedicate Lexington's new "STAND" monument which recognizes the contributions of women in the fight for the right to vote! Watch here: https://t.co/tKOyftwPIe. Don't miss it!
As we approach the Centennial of ratification of the 19th amendment, learn more about Kentucky women who fought for women's rights, including suffrage. @BronzeCeiling shares their stories here: https://t.co/NxshifO2Br
Mark your calendars! @BronzeCeiling will officially unveil & dedicate this new public art piece on Tuesday, August 18! On the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment which granted women the right to vote. #DowntownLexGuide#downtownlexingtonky
As we approach the Centennial of ratification of the 19th amendment, learn more about Kentucky women who fought for women's rights, including suffrage. @BronzeCeiling shares their stories here: https://t.co/LySSQn8P05
Thank you, @RepAndyBarr, for your tremendous support of our initiative for #Lexington! We are growing ever closer to the official dedication. #SharetheLex#LexKy
Special thanks to Councilmembers Jennifer Mossotti and @KathyPlomin12th for their advocacy of this project. I can’t wait to bring my daughters to this monument and teaching them about its historical significance. #Lexington#19thamendment#WomensSuffrage#ThankYou