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.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, September 8 to discuss the recent Texas abortion ban, Nevada’s abortion laws, and actions we can take.
We were lucky enough to be joined by Austin Texas NOW President Alexia Emuze, Texas NOW President Poppy Northcutt, Lindsey Harmon of Planned Parenthood Votes Nevada, Caroline Mello Roberson of NARAL Pro-Choice America, A’Esha Goins of Make It Work Nevada, Carla Ramazan of Wild West Access Fund of Nevada, and Sy Bernabei of Executive Director Gender Justice Nevada.
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 discussion on August 15 about the challenges facing senior women in Nevada and the wonderful organizations working to help.
Speakers included Jodi Tyson — Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Three Square Food Bank, Christine Hess — Executive Director of the Nevada Housing Coalition, Dena Schmidt — Administrator at the NV Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division, State Sen. Pat Spearman, and Venicia Considine with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
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 discussion on July 18 about the wonderful work Emerge Nevada does to recruit, train, and support women in getting elected at the local and state levels all across Nevada
Speakers included Danna Lovell, Executive Director of Emerge Nevada, and Fahima Khalafto, Emerge Nevada's Nominations Co-Chair.
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 discussion on May 23 featuring community activists who taught us about immigration rights, the status of DACA, and immigration policy
Speakers included Assemblywoman Selena Torres, Natalia Jordan, Joseline Cuevas, and Maria Nieto Orta.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
On Sunday, May 16, Nevada NOW hosted a conversation about supporting our children in care. Thank you to all of our the speakers who joined us for this week’s meeting.
Thank you to Javonni Henderson, Robin Franklin, Haley Watson, Vickie Wilson, Kendra Bertschy, and Nevada NOW’s very own Michelle Maese.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
Thank you to all of our the speakers who joined us for this week’s meeting.
We heard from Assemblywoman Cecelia González, who joined us to share the bills she is working on. Our panel then hosted a great conversation about the AAPI community in Nevada, legislature to support, and organizations to follow.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
We are incredibly grateful to all the wonderful speaker who joined us for this discussion surrounding the LGBTQ+ community in Nevada.
Our guests included Sy Bernabei of Gender Justice Nevada, André Wade of Silver State Equality, psychologist Christina Patterson, Christina Vela of St. Jude’s Ranch, and psychologist Lauren Chapple-Love.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
Prior to our upcoming 4/25 meeting, Sy Bernabei of Gender Justice joined us for a training on How To Be an Amazing LGBTQ+ Ally. This is a wonderful, comprehensive guide of the basics.
We are grateful to Sy and everyone who joined us for this special Tuesday meeting. We hope to see you on Sunday for the accompanying program.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
On April 11, we were joined by several Nevada organizations that provide domestic violence resources, programs, and services to those in need.
We are grateful for all the speakers who joined us to help us learn how we can help.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
On April 3, we were joined by Samantha Glover, Executive Director of Red Equity. At just 16-years-old, Samantha has started a nonprofit aiming to end period poverty in Nevada. During the meeting, she educated us on the state of period poverty and discussed AB224, a bill that would require schools in Nevada to provide free menstrual products inside bathrooms.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
On April 3, we were joined by Samantha Glover, Executive Director of Red Equity. At just 16-years-old, Samantha has started a nonprofit aiming to end period poverty in Nevada. During the meeting, she educated us on the state of period poverty and discussed AB224, a bill that would require schools in Nevada to provide free menstrual products inside bathrooms.
If you would like to watch a video of the full meeting, a recording is available here.
We are so grateful to all of our speakers who joined us this week to discuss the state of mental health in Nevada.
Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow shared information about important legislative updates concerning mental health care. We were also lucky enough to hear from Dr. Christina Patterson, Dr. Laura Drucker, and clinical social workers Stephanie, Brittany, and Ivet from Red Rock Psychological Health.
A recording of this meeting, along with all other past online meetings, can be found here.
