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Women Who Dared 2018!
Each year Chicago NOW recognizes two women making a positive impact on the lives of women and girls in the city. This year we will be honoring Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, and the Chairwoman for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Kina Collins. We hope you will join us in celebrating these two inspirational women! Date: Wednesday, October 3rd 2018, 6:30pm-9pm Location: Petterino’s, 50 W. Randolph St, Chicago IL 60601 Ticket price includes awards ceremony, silent auction,…
Find out more »Women’s March to the Polls
The upcoming midterms are arguably the most important of our lives, certainly the most important midterm election we’ve seen in decades. That’s why Chicago NOW is joining Women’s March Chicago for the March To The Polls. The impact of the current Republican agenda will have lasting effects for generations. That’s why engaging first-time voters is essential to ensuring that we elect officials that represent all of our interests. For that reason, we ask that CNOW members who plan to attend…
Find out more »Hug Your Body & Embrace Your Vote
This has been a tough time for us all… so let's take some time to heal and empower women! There will be book sales & signing available at the event. Pair of free passes to Museum of Contemporary Art to the first 15 to register and come to event. Fun raffle items including books, vintage pins and a “Have Fun” basket - you have to see it! Wine and Light Snacks Provided. Suggested donation $10 to support Chicago NOW with…
Find out more »Young Women’s March Rally 2019
Young women, femmes, non-binary folks, and allies of all ages are coming together in Chicago to stand in solidarity with the Women’s March on January 19, 2019! #WomensWave This rally is youth-organized and youth-led, but everyone young and old is invited to attend this event. It is time for the next generation to raise their voices, and commit to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive spaces for all. This includes all women—Black women, Indigenous women, poor…
Find out more »Ending Racism in Chicago NOW: A Critical Race Theory Community Education Workshop
In honor of Black History Month, we here at the Chicago Chapter of the National of Women (CNOW) are actively working to take a stance on racial justice in our city. It is very important that we are able to process difficult conversations as a way to move forward towards equity. We cordially invite you to join us for our second annual racial justice education event as we continue our commitment to embrace intersectionality as it relates to activism in…
Find out more »Give Your Choice a Voice 2019
Suggested Donation: $10
Find out more »Symposium on Interpersonal Violence: The Impact on Women’s Health
In recognition of Women’s Health Week, the Department of OBGYN in coordination with the Women’s Health Research Group are offering a symposium on May 21 12-4:30pm for all hospital departments and staff on Interpersonal Violence: The Impact on Women’s Health. Please see the attached brochure for details. This 4 hour event will start at 12 pm with the WHRI Lunch Forum with speaker Marlita White, LCSW, from the Office of Violence Prevention and Behavioral Health at Chicago Department of Public…
Find out more »2019 Women Who Dared
Get energized in the fight for equality and justice for all women. Celebrate feminist superheroes who are dedicated to making our city and state a better place for all women and girls at Chicago NOW’s Women Who Dared 2019. Early bird (through Aug. 22): $60 Regular (after Aug. 22): $75
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