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26 The Historic 1977 First National
Women’s Conference Re-invented at
Bay Path University as the
On the Move Forum 2017
Shown are photos by 33
Lisa Quinones
In recognition of the 40th Shown above (left to right) are Diana Mara Henry(http://www.dianamarahenry.com).
anniversary year of the 1977 Rhea McCauley (niece of Rosa Parks), and Janine Fondon. Shown below is President
National Women's
Conference, Bay Path 41Carol Leary of Bay Path University.
University in partnership with
the Women’s Fund of Western
Massachusetts was held with
a similar format and topics,
this groundbreaking event
held in Houston, Texas.
On March 8, Bay Path
University in partnership with
the Women’s Fund of Western
5M6assachusetts held a
capsulated re-enactment of
the historic 1977 First National
Women’s Conference, titled
the “On the Move Forum
2017,” on the Longmeadow,
MA campus. Also, the day
recognized International
Women’s Day as designated
by the United Nations.
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