Join P/S NOW and Celebrate: Power of Women's Words
International Women's Day
- Thursday, March 8, 2012
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- AZ Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
- 1300 N. College Ave., Tempe AZ 85281
Join Phoenix/Scottsdale NOW, the Women's Heritage Trail, the Phoenix Women's Commission and the Arizona Historical Society, in a guest lecture and Q&A session celebrating women's voices through different backgrounds. The session will highlight the past and present achievements of women in Arizona, as well as the interconnections among cultures and the power of women's words.
Confirmed Speakers:
- Betty Webb: discusses polygamy & other topics
- Stella Pope Duarte discusses Hispanic women
- Jan Cleere discusses 17th and 18th century AZ women
- Jana Bommersbach discusses Winnie Ruth Judd & other topics
- Laura Tohe discusses Native American women
- Stanlie James discusses Black Feminism
- Heidi Osselaer discusses Historical women in Arizona
Following the panel presentation, there will be an audience Q&A and a reception with food and drink by Desert Palms Catering.
Meet the authors and purchase signed books.
Admission: FREE with museum admission ($5 adults, $4 seniors/students, free for AHS members and Children 12 and under)
NOTICE: Nicole Deopere has updated her report on the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Open Mic for Reproductive Rights
January 22, 2012
In celebration of the Roe v. Wade anniversary, pro-choice supporters and feminists gathered at Fair Trade Cafe in downtown Phoenix to have an Open Mic for Reproductive Rights.
Through personal storied we learned and were reminded about how individuals can be greatly impacted by laws and policies against reproductive rights. Representatives from ACT Arizona (http://abortionconnection.org/), a local organization assisting women going through abortion procedures discussed the significance of their work in our community and how restrictions have hurt women. Speakers also discussed the significance of reproductive rights as well as the importance of being involved in promoting social change. We left the event feeling inspired and energized to fight for women's rights.
Take Action on Prison Reform!
At our last chapter meeting on Wednesday, January 12 we discussed prison reform and supporting the work of Representative Cecil Ash.
We have attached a letter (PDF) about prison reform for the State of Arizona that we would like you to take action on. You are welcome to check off the areas of prison reform that you most support or you can support all of them! Several items are very important: Ending shackling of pregnant women giving birth and Stopping the arrest of juveniles for prostitution - they are victims. There is space for you to add other prison reform issues that are important to you.
Instructions are on the second page of the attachment. You can print and mail or print, scan and e-mail. If you have any questions, contact Karen Kondej or Olga Tsoudis.
Let's make some important changes in 2012!!
Teen Talk by Carissa Cunningham
The chess club was the only club/sport/activity that my school was actually winning. Ironically however, there were no girls on the team. At first I hadn’t given it much thought. I figured that the other girls just weren’t interested in chess. While I was certainly interested in chess, I had absolutely no desire to have to try to fit in with a bunch of guys myself without any other girls!
In Her Shoes - October 30, 2011
Raising Domestic Violence Awareness
"After attending the role-playing event, In Her Shoes, I will never again think or ask the question, Why doesn't she just leave? The character I was assigned was fortunate. She escaped from her nightmare with a few band-aids and a new job. She did not end up dead. But it was not necessarily because she made better choices. Sometimes the difference between escaping whole and death involves luck and timing. I will never again be arrogant enough to believe that I'd have all the answers to a battered woman's problems or feel qualified to make choices for her." Denise DeSio
One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Escaping from a domestic violence situation is complicated and frequently fatal. "In Her Shoes" is an interactive program that allows participants to simulate the real-life experiences of battered women navigating their flight to safety. Will they stay with a relative? Talk with the clergy? Temporarily reside in a shelter if beds are available? Those victims that relented and returned to their batterer received a band-aid (or several) during the program. Alternatively, some participants opted for a petition for an order of protection!
All of our guests attending “In Her Shoes” were offered a Petition for an Order of Protection from the deleterious conditions that define the status of women in contemporary society. These petitions are replicas of authentic Orders of Protection and should be completed and mailed to respective AZ legislators. To get your copy, click here: Order Of Protection (PDF).
In Her Shoes was co-sponsored by Phoenix/Scottsdale NOW and UMOM New Day Centers, the largest homeless shelters for families in Arizona. Doreen Nicholas, winner of the Saguaro Lifetime Achievement Award from ACADV for her twenty-five years of helping domestic violence victims, directed the afternoon program and facilitated the discussion that followed.
"I was surprised that this event introduced us to real situations in an engaging way that really did put us in someone else's predicament. I'm really glad I didn't pass up the opportunity, and hope it will be offered to more people in the future. Thanks, you all. Great job!" Judy Whitehouse
Pictured: Doreen Nicholas
More photos from October 30, 2011 will be posted shortly. Press Release: The Arizona Republic (PDF)
TRADE: the movie - Sept. 24, 2011
AZ State NOW and Phoenix/Scottsdale NOW co-sponsored a screening of the film Trade ~ When Human Trafficking Hits Home, at the Fillmore Commons on Saturday, September 24, 2011.
This intense and shocking film exposed the audience to the sophisticated deception and violent kidnapping of women and children from various parts of the world into the states for sale into the sex trade.
Equality Day 2011!
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Sun Up Brewing Company & Brewhouse - The Brewer's Den Annex
322 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ - 6:30 to 9:00 PM
Phoenix/Scottsdale "NOW-Style" Social Networking!
Celebrating the 91st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
More photos to come...
AZ NOW thanks 