Equality, Equity, and Social Justice for ALL
Welcome anyone and everyone who believes in equal rights for all! We are here to join the momentum for social justice. We were inspired by the gathering of over 700 people at the National Women’s March, January 21, 2017. We want to continue to work as a grass roots group the way that the National Organization for Women was founded. We will continue to support the BIPOC community by raising awareness of events, opportunities to speak up, continued education and support throughout the region. We would be more than willing to partner towards positive change. Contact us if you, or your organization, would like to work together or needs support.
We meet every 1st Thursday of the month. You can learn more about our efforts by perusing the website. We do have some committees that works towards some specific efforts, such as voting awareness, Fairness Campaign, NOW is the Time education series, and general chapter organization can always use some help. Email us at westkynow@gmail.com if you are interested?
Want to support us but don’t have time? You can still become a member, donate directly or to the social justice fund, like and share our social media pages, send us a note of encouragement or a suggestion. Feel free to pop into at meeting anytime to check in or see what is happening. We have ROOM FOR EVERYONE!
Contact
West KY NOW
PO Box 661
Murray , KY 42071
westkynow@gmail.com
Stay in Touch
Periodically, we send out emails with upcoming events, ways to support the community, and general information surrounding West KY NOW’s efforts. Can sign up here, or email us directly at westkynow@gmail.com
Donate
Want to support our chapter efforts and help us to continue to work towards positive change! Consider a donation to our chapter, or better yet, become a member!
Featured Events
Join us for our next chapter meeting on Thursday May 1 at 6 pm.
Upcoming Events
Below are some events that might be of interest. Also see the WKMS community calendar, The Murray Sentinel's Weekly Public Meeting Schedule, and the MSU Cinema International Schedule
April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
(see the calender of events hosted by Lotus)
Sunday, April 30
Denim Day: Denim Day is an international event that began in 1992 as a protest after the Italian Supreme Court overturned the conviction of a driving instructor who raped an 18-year-old. The court’s reasoning was that the survivor’s jeans were “very, very tight” and “she would have had to help him remove them, which would be considered consensual sex, not rape.” Women in the Italian parliament wore jeans to protest; California’s state senate did the same and now it is a worldwide event.
May is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday, May 1
West KY NOW March Chapter Meeting. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. CVB building (206 S. 4th Street), Murray or via zoom.
May Day Community Rally [Marshall County], 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, 1101 Main Street, Benton. Organized by the Marshall County Democrats as part of the National Day of Action.
May Day: National Day of Action [Paducah]: 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. Laborers' International Union, 1415 S 3rd St, Paducah. Organized by Four Rivers Indivisible as part of the National Day of Action.
Tuesday, May 13
Mammogram Screening, Baptist Imaging Center 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. The Purchase District Health and Baptist Health host mammogram screenings available to those with insurance and free for the uninsured. Call to schedule an appointment (270) 575-8491
Wednesday, May 14
Mammogram Screening, Baptist Imaging Center 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. The Purchase District Health and Baptist Health host mammogram screenings available to those with insurance and free for the uninsured. Call to schedule an appointment (270) 575-8491
Tuesday, May 27
Mammogram Screening, Baptist Imaging Center 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. The Purchase District Health and Baptist Health host mammogram screenings available to those with insurance and free for the uninsured. Call to schedule an appointment (270) 575-8491
Wednesday, May 28
Mammogram Screening, Baptist Imaging Center 2705 Kentucky Ave., Paducah. The Purchase District Health and Baptist Health host mammogram screenings available to those with insurance and free for the uninsured. Call to schedule an appointment (270) 575-8491
“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.”