FRIENDS OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY
Gainesville, FL
Note: Friends of Susan B. Anthony in Gainesville, Florida has no connection to the Susan B. Anthony List
You're Invited!
Please join us at the 2026 Women's Equality Day Luncheon on August 22nd!
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, we will celebrate the 178th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 106th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We invite the community to this event, which began as an informal birthday party for Susan B. Anthony over forty years ago and is now held in conjunction with the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
The luncheon will feature an award presentation and a speaker.
2026 Recipient of Friends of Susan B. Anthony Award: Pam Smith
Each year, a local woman is recognized for exemplifying the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Pam Smith, instrumental in founding Gainesville Women for Democracy, will be honored for her long history of activism for immigrants’ rights, LBGTQ+ rights, reproductive rights, women’s rights, and environmental justice.
Speaker: Teresa Cornacchione, PhD
Topic: Women's Power: Our Vote is Our Voice
Teresa Cornacchione, PhD, brings 20 years of teaching experience to the University of Florida, where she serves as the Bob Graham Center’s Civic Engagement Coordinator. Earning her doctorate from Florida State University in 2018, her research and publications focus on women's legislative behavior and radical and anti-establishment political parties. She has publications in The Journal of Women, Politics, and Policy and Political Behavior. In addition to her academic career, Teresa served as a Legislative Policy Analyst in the Florida Legislature's Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability.
Lunch Details
Luncheon selections include chicken marsala or eggplant parmesan, both served with a salad, rolls, and dessert. Please indicate if you have other dietary restrictions.
Please wear your Susan B. Anthony pin, “Women Count – Vote” and be sure to give us your email address to facilitate communication and delivery of next year’s invitation.
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Registration
To register online, follow this link and submit payment to reserve your spot. Deadline for registration is August 15.
Ticket Prices
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Adult luncheon tickets are $40
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Youth tickets (21 & under) are $25
To register by mail, complete the reservation form, enclose a check, and mail to:
Crystal Goodison, 1418 NW 16th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32605
Tickets for the luncheon are available on our EventBrite Page!
Donations and Sponsorships Needed!
Donations of any amount appreciated (since we have no membership dues). A full co-sponsorship is $60 or more. Click on the "Tickets" button to donate.
No ticket sales at the door.
This luncheon is organized by the Friends of Susan B. Anthony.
Questions? Contact 352-378-6447.
Thank you for attending Susan B. Anthony's 206th birthday party!
The party, held on February 22nd, 2026, featured appetizers, cake, and fellowship, honoring the legacy of Susan B. Anthony and other champions for social justice and change. This gathering was a time for celebration and moments of reflection on the tireless efforts of those who have shaped the fight for equality.
Board member and Vivian Filer, a FoSBA board member and Executive Director of the Cotton Club Museum, gave selected readings from works by Maya Angelou. A musical performance by Aleah Henderson, a freshman at Santa Fe Academy and a performer at the Star Center, capped off the afternoon.
Thank you for attending the 2025 Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon!
The Friends of Susan B. Anthony held their annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon on Saturday, August 23, 2025. We celebrated the 177th anniversary of the women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848 and the 105th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (woman suffrage) 1920.
The Gainesville community rose to the occasion, which began as an informal birthday party for Susan B. Anthony over forty years ago, and is now held in conjunction with the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. The luncheon featured an award presentation and a speaker. Photos of the luncheon can be found here.
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2025 Recipient of Friends of Susan B. Anthony Award: Evelyn Foxx
Each year a local woman is recognized who exemplifies the spirit of Susan B. Anthony. This year, Evelyn Foxx will be honored for her tireless and long activism on behalf of civil rights and her leadership of the local chapter of the NAACP.
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Speaker: Jeanna Mastrodicasa
Topic: Caring for the Community in Uncertain Times: The Women's Giving Circle
The featured speaker, Dr. Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Director of the Office of Institutional Assessment at the University of Florida, spoke on the ways in which the Women’s Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of North Central Florida has had a profound and positive impact on many non-profit organizations supporting women and girls for the last 20 years.
Thank you for attending Susan B. Anthony's
205th birthday party!
The party, held on February 16th, 2025 at the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center, was a wonderful afternoon of music, appetizers, cake, and fellowship, honoring the legacy of Susan B. Anthony and other champions for social justice and change. This gathering was a time for celebration and moments of reflection on the tireless efforts of those who have shaped the fight for equality.
Thank you for attending the 2024 Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon!
Thank you for attending our annual luncheon, held on August 24th at the Gateway Grand Hotel in Gainesville, Florida. Linda Bassham was honored for her long and tireless activism on behalf of human rights and equality for all. Founder of the first Women's Center, Bassham served on the Human Rights Council, the board of the Pride Center, the NAACP, and many other community organizations.
The featured speaker was Cynthia Curry, Gainesville City Manager. Cnt urry was one of the first students to attend integrated schools in Palatka, Florida. She holds an MA in Politics and Public Affairs from the University of Miami, and spent many years in management positions in Miami-Dade County, guiding the county's response to Hurricane Andrew. She also held positions at FIU and as diversity officer at the Everglades Foundation. Photos below.
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2023 Spirit of Susan B. Anthony Honoree
Faye Williams (center) celebrates with friends.
