The Dr. Una S. T. Clarke Women in Government Series was conceptualized by Dr. Zulema Blair- Chairwomen of the Nationally Ranked Public Administration Department of CUNY Medgar Evers College. Its mission is to educate the student body and the community about the public policy impact that women have on society when they enter public office. Through this series, you will hear from women who were pioneers in government as they tell their stories of the trailblazing pathways that were taken to become an innovator in this space. Named in honor of a vanguard from our very own Central Brooklyn community, this Lecture Series serves as a co-curricular action plan that will educate and inspire students and those aspiring to take up space within public service.
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Upcoming Event
Upcoming Event
This month the Dr. Una S. T Clarke Lecture Series makes its way to The New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rician, Hispanic & Asian Legislatures Conference in Albany, NY. Featured speakers for this month's event include Assemblywoman Latrice Walker, Senator Cordell Cleare, Assemblywoman Pam Hunter, Assemblywoman Kim Jean Pierre, Assemblywoman Yudelka Tapia & Senator Twen Chu. This groundbreaking conversation will highlight the Power of First, uplifting women in government who are the first to hold their positions in office from their perspective backgrounds. Moderated by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, daughter of Dr. Una Clarke, this conversation will amplify the community, policy service of these history-making women in New York State.
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“At present, our country needs women’s idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else.”
— Shirley Chisholm