NOW Commemorates Native Women’s Equal Pay Day

Released on November 21, 2024

November 21, 2024 is Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, a stark reminder of the systemic disparities Native women still face in the workforce and in their everyday lives. On average, Native women are paid just 52 cents for all workers and 58 cents for full- Read more …

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 …

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.