i am going to introduce leah edwards from the league of women voters. we had 48 partner organizations who helped sponsor this event spreading the message about the w challenge. leah. [applause.] >> thank you so much for being here today and thank you so much to the amazing female leaders for being here and sharing their knowledge with us. i would appreciate if we could give them a round of applause for the great work they have done and commitment to public service and women's equality. we are celebrating the 99th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. this was a tough fight. women were arrested and jailed, there were hunger strikes and it took the collective action of tens of thousands of women to secure this fundamental right. iron jawed angels details the struggles and pain that women dured to have a say in the future. the league of women voters is recommending the film, not the book. we are giving you a break. it is important to reflect on this history and use it as a fight toward a better future. i know i am fortunate to enjoy rights. the le