National Organization for Women Celebrates 40 Years; Honors Founders and Past Presidents
July 12, 2006
In less than two weeks, activists, members and supporters will be heading to Albany, New York for NOW's National Conference and Young Feminist Summit, to celebrate a momentous milestone: The National Organization for Women's 40th Anniversary.
The conference begins July 21 and wraps up on July 23, and will highlight and honor our founders and past presidents including Betty Friedan, who passed away earlier this year. During this three-day event, we will recognize the invaluable contributions of the exceptional women and men to the organization and the advancement of women's rights. Special guests and speakers will inform and inspire the participants, as well as help us celebrate our big bash.
The conference is just one of many celebrations throughout the coming year, beginning with NOW's birthday on June 30, 2006. At this empowering and motivating event, we will also be planning our strategy and priorities for the coming year. Our celebration will continue when we gather to honor courageous women at our annual Intrepid Awards Gala on September 14, in Washington, D.C.
What: 2006 National NOW Conference and Young Feminist Summit
When: Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Albany, N.Y.
Who: Conference Speakers include
Kim Gandy, President of NOW
Taina Bien-Aime, Executive Director, Equality NOW
Brian Collins, Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty
Tyne Daly, Tony- and Emmy-winning Actor
Ani DiFranco, Singer/Songwriter
Muriel Fox, NOW Founder and past Chair of the Board
Aileen Hernandez, Past NOW President
Patricia Ireland, Past NOW President
Eleanor Smeal, Past NOW President, President of Feminist
Majority Foundation
Heather Tom, Actor, "One Life to Life"
Bree Williamson, Actor, "One Life to Live"
Dr. Susan Wood, Former Assistant Commissioner for Women's
Health and Director of the FDA's Office of Women's Health. Dr. Wood resigned
from the FDA in 2005 in protest
Media Credentialing: If you are a member of the media and would like to attend, and/or set up advance interviews, register online.
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For Immediate ReleaseContact: Mai Shiozaki, 202-628-8669, ext. 116; cell 202-641-1906
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