The National Organization for Women is an American activist organization that promotes equal rights for women and social change. In this podcast we will discuss how NOW made waves during the 1960s and 1970s. and what they're doing today!
In today's final episode I will be discussing what NOW is doing today to bring equality not only for women but for all people who have been suppressed or discriminated against!
Sources:
https://now.org/issues/promoting-diversity-ending-racism/
https://now.org/issues/lgbtq-rights/
19 Mar 2021
The Major Marches of NOW! (EP. 4)
Today, in this episode I will be discussing marches/protests that NOW was involved in! While discussing this, you all will be able to understand how impactful this organization is, and how it was able to unite thousands of people.
Sources:
https://now.org/about/history/history-of-marches-and-mass-actions/
26 Feb 2021
NOW is Pro-Choice! (EP. 3)
In this episode I will be discussing NOW's efforts towards abortion rights and the passing of the Freedom Choice Act!
Sources:
https://now.org/?s=abortion
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/freedom-choice-act
20 Feb 2021
The Fight For Equal Rights! (EP.2)
In today's episode I will be discussing NOW's efforts towards the equal rights amendment and their fight against sex discrimination!
Source:
https://www.learningtogive.org/resources/national-organization-women
19 Feb 2021
Feminist Friedan! (EP.1)
In this episode I will be discussing the achievements of co-founder and first president of NOW, Betty Friedan! I'll be shedding light on how her beliefs and leadership set the foundation for the National Organization for Women and it's impact on American History.
Sources:
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/betty-friedan
https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/betty-friedan
16 Jan 2021
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