Many thanks to Benicia videographer Dr. Constance Beutel, who filmed our March 18 Town Hall with U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson at the Benicia Senior Center. The event was co-sponsored by Progressive Democrats of Benicia, Carquinez Patriotic Resistance, and Vallejo-Benicia Indivisible for Justice.
Touro University announces women’s forumOn Thursday, March 21, Touro University California (TUC) will host the 2019 Defining a Woman’s Agenda, a dialogue celebrating local women’s voices on a variety of issues facing society today. TUC students will facilitate a discussion on topics related to women’s rights, building community, and equity. Topics will range from health, wage equality, sexism, and more.
It is important for women’s voices to have a platform to inspire the community, network with each other and build a program of action to promote women’s rights. The forum will serve as an opportunity to celebrate the women who are shaping our community and connect TUC students with local leaders to talk about the issues facing women today and brainstorm potential solutions.
All are welcome to gather, learn, collaborate and network. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defining-a-womens-agenda-for-vallejo-tickets-58022771672.
Farragut Inn Ballroom
1750 Club Drive
Mare Island, Vallejo, CA 94592
Thursday, March 21
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Andrea Garcia Associate Vice President, University Advancement (707) 638-5272
The event is free and all are welcome.
Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defining-a-womens-agenda-for-vallejo-tickets-580-227-71672
Town Hall with Congressman Mike ThompsonWe arranged for our Congressman Mike Thompson to meet with us at a Town Hall here in Benicia on March 18.
Co-sponsored by Progressive Democrats of Benicia, Carquinez Patriotic Resistance, and Vallejo-Benicia Indivisible for Justice, the program was held at the Benicia Senior Center, 187 East L St., 6:30 to 8:30.
This was a special opportunity to hear from our Congressman and to ask him questions. He was asked to focus on five specific issues in his opening remarks, with follow-up questions from the audience on these issues, and others time permitting. The five issues were:
