Transgender Awareness Week is an opportunity to uplift positive and insightful stories, celebrate changemakers and have conversations about what allies can do at this critical moment.
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NOW Commemorates Hunger & Homeless Youth Month
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 Read more …
“Racism, Sexism, Misogyny and Hate Won This Election, But We Won’t Let Our Democracy Be Destroyed”
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 Read more …
NOW Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
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 a Read more …
LGBTQIA+ Recognition and Respect
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 resp Read more …
NOW Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Released on October 14, 2024
Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a day to honor and recognize the First Peoples of America. President Biden became the first U.S. President to formally commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2021, but it is not yet a federal holiday. However, the Ind Read more …
NOW Celebrates International Day of the Girl
Released on October 11, 2024
On this International Day of the Girl, let’s work to eliminate the obstacles, barriers, and systemic forms of discrimination that keep girls from reaching their full potential, and realizing their vision of the future they want.
October 10 Is World Mental Health Day
Released on October 10, 2024
Everyone is impacted by mental health conditions—including friends, family members, coworkers and neighbors who don’t live with a mental health condition themselves.
Observing Latina Equal Pay Day
Released on October 3, 2024
Pay equity is not a goal—it’s a necessity.
NOW Joins International Safe Abortion Day
Released on September 28, 2024
September 28 is International Safe Abortion Day. This observance began in Latin America and the Caribbean in 1990 as a day of action for decriminalization of abortion. The date was chosen to commemorate the passing of the Law of Free Birth passed by Read more …