Colorado 50-50 is proud to be partnering with The BIPOC Alliance to present, "Changing the Narrative in Local Politics." We aim to demystify the process for running for office and show how lived experience can open doors in politics. By harnessing the power of difference, we can change the narrative of local politics to one … Continue reading Changing the Narrative of Local Politics
Have you ever wanted to serve in elected office and rejected the idea because you don't want to campaign? Come learn what's involved in running and serving at our Saturday, July 15, event in Colorado Springs. We'll start by showing the documentary "Represent" and follow it with an intentional networking event with current and former … Continue reading Inspiring Women to Represent in Colorado Springs
Colorado has zero Asian-American and Pacific Islander (or AAPI) people in the Legislature and – if you wanted a number that reflected the population – there should be four. We’re working to change that. Almost three years ago, Colorado 50-50 brought together a group of volunteers specifically interested in seeing more AAPI women in elected office. … Continue reading AAPI 2023 Summer Social Dinner
Update -- February 10, 2023 -- One Democratic female State Representative resigned and later pled guilty to criminal charges for lying about her place of residence to run for reelection. Her replacement was male, bringing the number of women down to 50. Colorado made history in the 2022 election by achieving gender parity with legislators … Continue reading Colorado makes history in 2022 election
Can you imagine a world in which more AAPI women were lifted into leadership? What would this world be like? How would we stand to benefit in Colorado? Join us on Saturday, September 17, 9 - 11 AM, at Happy Living at 14015 E. Evans Ave. in Aurora for a brainstorming session on how we … Continue reading Igniting AAPI Women’s Participation in Politics
Colorado 50-50 is proud to be participating in the 2022 Week of Women. It runs from March 3-13 with a variety of events from concerts to networking and more. We're partnering with the Colorado League of Women Voters to show the film "Represent." "In the heart of the American Midwest, three women take on entrenched … Continue reading Week of Women – March 2022