Statement by NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON–Black History Month has been observed, in various forms, since 1926, when the Black historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson pushed for a celebration of Black Americans to ensure that school Read more …
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We Honor Generations of Black Women on MLK Day
Released on January 16, 2023
This MLK Day, as every day, we lift up and honor Black women, who pushed Dr. King, stood by Dr. King, and are still continuing his work.
NOW Pushes for Equality on Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day
Released on December 8, 2022
Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, we recognize Latina Women’s Equal Pay Day as an important reminder of the systemic economic disparities that women of color experience. Latinas, on average, make 54 cents Read more …
NOW Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Released on November 1, 2022
As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month in 2022, I urge you to uplift success stories like Rep. Peltola’s, while acknowledging so much more needs to be done to protect and support indigenous women.
NOW Celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month
Released on October 14, 2022
The barriers faced by women business owners to this very day remain a large threat. Women business owners, especially those in marginalized communities, still regularly face systemic racism, harassment, misogyny, and inequality in their respective fields. This is why NOW continues to advocate for protections and policies such as pay equity, maternal healthcare, financial literacy, and more.
NOW Takes Action on Indigenous People’s Day
Released on October 10, 2022
This day should honor the cultures of Indigenous people rather than the colonizer, Christopher Columbus, in a meaningful way in wider recognition of Indigenous history, contributions, and resilience.
NOW Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Released on October 4, 2022
Outside of enshrining laws that provide survivors with the ultimate protections, we must increase funding and institute community-based resources to support and implement the laws we put into place. We must work to close the systemic gaps that influence domestic violence and IVP.
NOW Pushes for Equality on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day
Released on September 21, 2022
09/21/2022 WASHINGTON— NOW recognizes Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and the need for transformative change that addresses the gender and racial inequalities that economically plague Black women. Black women are the backbone of our workforce but are often Read more …
NOW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Released on September 15, 2022
WASHINGTON — September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a time to celebrate the culture, history, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latinx-Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month is an important occasion to recognize the sig Read more …
Little to Celebrate on Women’s Equality Day
Released on August 26, 2022
One hundred-two years ago today, (white) women were finally granted the Constitutional right to vote. We now honor this as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate a milestone that catalyzed decades of progress for women. However, it’s disingenuous to celeb Read more …