NOW Honors George Floyd Remembrance Day

Released on May 25, 2022

Today marks the two-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.  However, there has been little movement on police reform since the horrific tragedy. Police still kill Black people at higher rates than ot Read more …

NOW Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

Released on May 5, 2022

Statement by National NOW Vice President Bear Atwood  May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, honoring the histories of people from across the Asian continent and the islands of Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia.   The Fede Read more …

NOW Celebrates the Resilience of Women Around the World

Released on March 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every March, Women’s History Month presents an opportunity to uplift women who continue to fight for equality, achieving tremendous feats. Women experience incessant threats to their livelihood, physical autonomy, and safety and hav Read more …

Black History and Injustices Will Not Be Erased

Released on February 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. —   As we begin the celebration of Black History Month, let us use this moment to commit to facing the realities of race in America.  Around the country, school districts are banning books and discussions surrounding Black history, wi Read more …