Press Releases - National Organization for Women

Briefing Examines Intersects of Gender and Race, Honors Eleanor Holmes Norton

Released on February 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NOW co-founder the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray wrote in 1977: “If one could characterize in a single phrase the contribution of Black women to America, I think it would be ‘survival with dignity against incredible odds.’” Those incredible odds, namely sexism, and racism, stubbornly persist in the daily lives of women of color. That is why today, in honor of Black History Read more …

NOW Event to Examine Intersects of Gender, Health, Economics, Violence and Race

Released on February 4, 2020

Washington, D.C. – In honor of Black History Month, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is proud to present the Racial Justice Summit and Congressional Briefing: Addressing the Intersects of Gender, Health, Economics, Violence and Race, sponsored by U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore. Special guest speakers will cover topics including immigration rights, maternal mortality, voter suppression and economic justice. What: NOW’s Racial Justice Summit and Congressional Briefing When: Monday, February 10, Read more …

Honoring African American Feminists Throughout History

Released on February 1, 2020

NOW celebrates African American suffragists Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth; modern-day Equal Rights Amendment heroes Pat Spearman and Jennifer D. Carroll Foy.

First We Marched, Then We Voted, Now We Sue

Released on January 31, 2020

NOW applauds AGs in Virginia, Illinois and Nevada for suing the Trump administration to certify the ERA to the U.S. Constitution.

NOW Celebrates ERA Ratification Day in Virginia

Released on January 27, 2020

RICHMOND, VA — Today’s formal ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in Virginia is a cause for celebration. This day has been a long, long time coming, and credit for this historic victory is due to the new leadership of the Virginia legislature—and the groundswell of feminist activists and voters who put them there. After successfully passing the state House Read more …