Released on November 11, 2024
November is the National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, which also includes National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 15-22.) These events acknowledge and raise awareness of the problems faced by youth, families and individuals at risk of and experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Children experiencing homelessness are sick four times more often than other children. Read more …
Released on November 6, 2024
Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes Washington, D.C. – We may feel heartbroken, fearful, and angry today. But we are not defeated! Donald Trump won by activating a base of voters who chose his racism, misogyny, and xenophobia over unity and democracy. Kamala Harris wanted to turn the page on Trump, while Trump Read more …
Released on November 6, 2024
We may feel heartbroken, fearful, and angry today. But we are not defeated! Donald Trump won by activating a base of voters who chose his racism, misogyny, and xenophobia over unity and democracy. Kamala Harris wanted to turn the page on Trump, while Trump ran on turning back the clock on equal access to rights Read more …
Released on October 28, 2024
For more than a century, efforts have been underway to acknowledge the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. As early as 1916, for example, New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” and several states followed that example, but it wasn’t until Read more …
Released on October 17, 2024
The October calendar highlights some important dates for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Today, October 16, is International Pronouns Day, celebrated on the third Wednesday of October as a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respecting individuals’ chosen pronouns and fostering an inclusive environment for all. And this past Friday was National Coming Read more …