Joseph Brill 518-474-5987 | joseph.brill@ogs.ny.gov
March 01, 2022
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OGS COMMISSIONER JEANETTE M. MOY ANNOUNCES OPENING OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EXHIBIT AT THE NEW YORK STATE CAPITOL‘First & Foremost’ Exhibit Pays Tribute to New Yorkers Who Advanced Women’s Rights in the State and Nationwide |
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View the exhibit online here New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette M. Moy today announced the opening of the exhibit, First & Foremost, a new exhibition for Women’s History Month that pays tribute to trailblazers who made history by being the first to break down barriers for women. The exhibit celebrates individuals who rose to a level of prominence as the foremost advocates and experts in their chosen field. The exhibit is located in the Governor’s Reception Room on the second floor of the New York State Capitol and will run through March.
“OGS is proud to continue the tradition of a Women’s History Month display at the State Capitol. This year’s exhibit places a spotlight on 20 individuals who have broken down barriers and blazed a trail for all to follow,” Commissioner Moy said. “Our inclusion of several contemporary leaders in this exhibit, such as Governor Hochul, Attorney General James, and Chief Judge DiFiore, is meant to be a reminder of New York’s historic and current role as a leader in the women’s rights movement. We should all recognize the need to build upon the progress that has already been made in advancing gender equality.” First & Foremost honors New York women who made history by overcoming obstacles, becoming catalysts for change, and inspiring future generations of New Yorkers. New York State has long been at the forefront of the fight to advance women’s equality and ensure fairness for all. In 1848 when the first women’s rights convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York State became known as the birthplace of the women’s rights movement. The exhibit focuses on a diverse group of women who represent progressive thinkers and activists in a variety of disciplines, including science, health care, the arts, business, literature, the military, education, labor, religion, and public service. Among the 20 individuals featured in the exhibit:
The Women’s History Month exhibit is free and open to the public from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Find more information about the exhibit and visiting the New York State Capitol here. |
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