Event Quotes

“Fifty years ago, a group of extraordinary women joined together with a mission of creating a world of opportunity and dignity for all women. All women. Today’s National Partnership for Women & Families is one of the most effective, most consequential organizations in this country.” — President Joseph R. Biden

“We should be encouraging as many people as possible to make their voices heard… We will not let up. We will continue to advocate for equity, to ensure progress. To ensure more for the next generation. We will continue to blaze trails and push forward no matter how insurmountable the obstacles might seem.” — Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, distinguished honoree

“Since 1971, the National Partnership has been focused on a singular mission: to create a world where all women and families have the freedom, opportunity, and dignity to live to our fullest potential.” — Representative Rosa DeLauro, distinguished honoree

“I couldn’t be more thrilled about your organization’s next leader, the one and only Jocelyn Frye. … Because with her vision, her devotion to making a real, concrete difference, and that abiding caring spirit that underpins everything she does, you all couldn’t be in better hands as you set off to write the next chapter of your organization’s story.” — Michelle Obama, former First Lady

“I now get to pass the torch to the extraordinary Jocelyn Frye with complete confidence that she will keep that fire burning. That she will lead this organization with fierce determination and exceptional wisdom. She will be a phenomenal leader for our team, a strategic and steadfast partner for our allies, and a relentless champion for all women and families. She embraces and embodies our mission to her core. And I know this organization’s best is yet to come.” — Debra Ness, outgoing president of the National Partnership

“Our work is needed now more than ever to secure economic and health justice, advance equity and opportunity, and prioritize care and care supports. And center the needs of women of color and those experiencing the harshest disparities in the nation’s policy priorities. … We need policies and practices that redefine what equitable environments look like and counter long-standing barriers. … Working together, I know that the National Partnership will continue to break new ground and old barriers for the next 50 years and beyond.” — Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership President

“… The National Partnership has done so much to change the trajectory of women and the families they nurture and love. Their herstory is filled with years of focus on issues that increase equity, health and economic justice, and the ways those issues impacts a woman’s ability to thrive and fully participate in our society. Their decision to focus especially on the needs of women of color and other marginalized communities matter greatly to me. Because I am one of those women.” — Yvette Nicole Brown, award winning actor, distinguished honoree

“For five decades, [the National Partnership has] served as a crucial ally … in nearly every legislative battle, from health care reform to equal pay to paid leave to historic progress we’re forging with our Build Back Better Agenda.” —House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

“One sign of victory is that we can hardly remember the days when women couldn’t get a checking account at the bank … when women were basically told to stay home, take care of the kids …” —Ellen Malcolm, founder of EMILY’s List

“… It will take all of us to build a world free from gender bias and discrimination. A world where all women and all families live with dignity and equity. A world where we respect and redefine how we care for one another and the people who care for us. As we set our sights on the next 50 years, let’s recommit to that highest call. And build a just world together.” — Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, distinguished honoree

“If there’s an opportunity to make life better for women in the United States, then the National Partnership for Women & Families will be there leading the charge to make it a reality.” — Senator Tammy Duckworth

Event Quotes

“Fifty years ago, a group of extraordinary women joined together with a mission of creating a world of opportunity and dignity for all women. All women. Today’s National Partnership for Women & Families is one of the most effective, most consequential organizations in this country.” — President Joseph R. Biden

“We should be encouraging as many people as possible to make their voices heard… We will not let up. We will continue to advocate for equity, to ensure progress. To ensure more for the next generation. We will continue to blaze trails and push forward no matter how insurmountable the obstacles might seem.” — Stacey Abrams, founder of Fair Fight Action, distinguished honoree

“Since 1971, the National Partnership has been focused on a singular mission: to create a world where all women and families have the freedom, opportunity, and dignity to live to our fullest potential.” — Representative Rosa DeLauro, distinguished honoree

“I couldn’t be more thrilled about your organization’s next leader, the one and only Jocelyn Frye. … Because with her vision, her devotion to making a real, concrete difference, and that abiding caring spirit that underpins everything she does, you all couldn’t be in better hands as you set off to write the next chapter of your organization’s story.” — Michelle Obama, former First Lady

“I now get to pass the torch to the extraordinary Jocelyn Frye with complete confidence that she will keep that fire burning. That she will lead this organization with fierce determination and exceptional wisdom. She will be a phenomenal leader for our team, a strategic and steadfast partner for our allies, and a relentless champion for all women and families. She embraces and embodies our mission to her core. And I know this organization’s best is yet to come.” — Debra Ness, outgoing president of the National Partnership

“Our work is needed now more than ever to secure economic and health justice, advance equity and opportunity, and prioritize care and care supports. And center the needs of women of color and those experiencing the harshest disparities in the nation’s policy priorities. … We need policies and practices that redefine what equitable environments look like and counter long-standing barriers. … Working together, I know that the National Partnership will continue to break new ground and old barriers for the next 50 years and beyond.” — Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership President

“… The National Partnership has done so much to change the trajectory of women and the families they nurture and love. Their herstory is filled with years of focus on issues that increase equity, health and economic justice, and the ways those issues impacts a woman’s ability to thrive and fully participate in our society. Their decision to focus especially on the needs of women of color and other marginalized communities matter greatly to me. Because I am one of those women.” — Yvette Nicole Brown, award winning actor, distinguished honoree

“For five decades, [the National Partnership has] served as a crucial ally … in nearly every legislative battle, from health care reform to equal pay to paid leave to historic progress we’re forging with our Build Back Better Agenda.” —House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

“One sign of victory is that we can hardly remember the days when women couldn’t get a checking account at the bank … when women were basically told to stay home, take care of the kids …” —Ellen Malcolm, founder of EMILY’s List

“… It will take all of us to build a world free from gender bias and discrimination. A world where all women and all families live with dignity and equity. A world where we respect and redefine how we care for one another and the people who care for us. As we set our sights on the next 50 years, let’s recommit to that highest call. And build a just world together.” — Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, distinguished honoree

“If there’s an opportunity to make life better for women in the United States, then the National Partnership for Women & Families will be there leading the charge to make it a reality.” — Senator Tammy Duckworth

Our Generous Supporters

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