On Sunday, February 25, we were joined by wonderful community leaders to celebrate Black History Month. Dr. Tonya Wells is the founder of Code Switch. Their mission is to eradicate the educational inequities that Black and other girls of color experience. Ashley Bunton-Dodson is the founder and President of Lovee Inc., dedicated to empowering, motivating & uplifting women to new and exhilarating heights.

We also announced Nevada NOW PAC early endorsements and let you know ways to get involved with the Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom campaign and how to sign the petition for the ballot measure to enshrine the right to abortion in our state constitution.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Sunday, November 19, we were joined by Luiza Benisano, Campaigns and Community Engagement Manager for Planned Parenthood Votes and Liliana Trejo Vanegas, Nevada Organizer for Reproductive Freedom for All (Formerly NARAL) to talk about the Reproductive Freedom for All ballot measure and how we can volunteer to help put it in our State Constitution.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Monday, September 25, we were joined by Assemblywoman Erica Mosca, who has been successful inspiring volunteers to help weekly in her district and bringing young people to experience the legislative process in Carson City. Sara Evans, NV NOW Director of Fundraising, presented an Activism Communication 101 class to train activist on how to tell their story and talk about issues important to them.  The new Nevada Organizer for Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL),  Liliana Trejo Vanegas, also joined us to talk about the Nevada Reproductive Freedom for All ballot measure and how we can get involved to help get it on the ballot in 2024.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Sunday, June 25, we were so excited to celebrate Pride Month with AJ Huth, Director of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement and learn how we can support the LGBTQIA+ community. We also included a recap of the Nevada legislative session and our priority bills.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On May 15, we held a panel discussion on LGBTQ rights at risk and why we need all marginalized people to team up, speak up and show up! We included ways allies can get involved at this critical time.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On April 24, we recognized Sexual Assault Awareness month. Our speakers were activists from The Cupcake Girls and Youth Against Sexual Violence, who shared ways to support survivors and provided us with actions to take to help prevent sexual violence.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Monday, April 18, we had the honor of hosting a Nevada NOW Congressional Town Hall with NOW PAC endorsed candidates for reelection: Rep. Dina Titus, Rep. Susie Lee and Rep. Steven Horsford. Thank you to National NOW President, Christian Nunes, for moderating the event.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

We celebrated Women's History Month by kicking off our campaign to pass the Nevada State ERA ballot question. Thank you to our panel of powerful women who discussed how the ERA will help to achieve pay equity for all.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

Thank you to the amazing speakers who joined us for our Black History Month program, including Senator Pat Spearman, Assemblywoman Claire Thomas and Assemblywoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong. It was a powerful program and we will continue to focus our programs and activism on BIPOC people issues throughout the year.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

We want to thank the wonderful speakers who joined us for our February program. We were excited to have former NV Lt. Gov. Kate Marshall as our special guest! And we had great panelists for a conversation about Nevada’s housing crisis.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

We can get the Equal Rights Amendment added to the Constitution – but we need your help! Join the #RiseUp4ERA campaign and take action.

If you would like to watch a video of the full event, a recording is available here.

We want to thank the wonderful speakers at our Jan. 16th program who inspired us with their community activism. Please check out ways you can get involved and donate here.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Dignity for Incarcerated Women program on Sunday, November 14. We held a panel discussion about the need to improve access to period products and healthcare in jails and prisons, as we continue our activism to eliminate period poverty in NV.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Sunday, October 17, we held a panel discussion on the importance of local offices and how we can support our local candidates that don't get as much attention. We were excited to have wonderful Nevada women sharing their experiences serving in public office. We learned about the Board of Regents, School Trustees, City Council and Assessors office. Our local elected officials are the ones who dictate the local laws, policies and budgets that affect us the most. Besides voting in local elections, we need to support local candidates in every office, then hold them accountable to make positive changes in our community. Danna Lovell joined us to encourage women to run for office and explain how Emerge trains them to win.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.

On Sunday, September 19, we heard from amazing local Native American leaders about the history of Indigenous children taken from their families and forced into more than 350 U.S. Indian boarding schools. Stacey Montooth gave a presentation about the Stewart Indian School’s history in Carson City, while Mercedes Krause and Cheryl Wapes’a-Mayes told us about their families’ histories with the boarding schools, as well as their activism in Native American communities.

If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.