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One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, women comprise a little over 30% of the nation’s state legislatures and just 25% of those are women of color, while women represent over half the nation’s population. How can the promise of the 19th Amendment be fulfilled if women continue to be underrepresented in state government? Join us as we hear from three women who are making their voices heard in Sacramento: Controller Betty Yee, Assembly member Sydney Kamlager and Assembly member Eloise Reyes. The program will be moderated by Valerie McGinty, Founder and President of FundHer, a political action committee dedicated to reaching gender parity throughout our nation’s capitols, and the Honorable Nicole Bershon, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge. Ms. McGinty will explore with our panelists the unique challenges female candidates of color face when running for office. Judge Bershon will lead a discussion with the panelists about their efforts to make women’s voices heard in Sacramento. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from our state’s leaders as they navigate the halls of the Capitol. Panelists: Betty Yee, Sydney Kamlager, Eloise Reyes Moderators: Hon. Nicole Bershon, Valerie McGinty