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!
NEXT MEETING—May 2, downtown Murray, 5:30-7 pm.
Upcoming West KY NOW & Community Events
May
Mental Health Awareness Month
Thursday 2 May
West KY NOW chapter meeting. 5:30 pm, CVB building downtown Murray
Sunday 5 May
West KY NOW night at MSU Softball. Join other members of West KY NOW to cheer on the MSU Softball team as they play against Southern Illinois. Family & friends are welcome! The game starts at 12:00 pm, come a little early to find great seats. Racer Field (located between Roy Stewart Stadium and the Susan E. Bauernfeind Recreation and Wellness Center)
Tuesday May 7
Last day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election.
Friday May 10 & Saturday May 11
Lowertown Arts Festival
Thursday May 16, Friday May 17 and Saturday May 18
**Early Voting Days!** Use the WKY NOW Voter Guide to check your location & times
Tuesday 21 May
**Primary Election Day!** Use the WKY NOW Voter Guide to check your location & times
Thurs May 23 to Sunday May 26
Cinema Systers Film Festival https://cinemasysters.com/
Friday May 31 & Saturday June 1
Paducah Pride United Together
Thursday June 6
West KY NOW chapter meeting start 5:30 pm, CVB building downtown Murray
Contact
West KY NOW
PO Box 661
Murray , KY 42071
westkynow@gmail.com
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!
We are continuing this support “padding the pantries” throughout the year. If you would be willing to sign up to keep the box stocked. Can choose one that is near you. Check the pantry list and please email us if you’d like to be added. The ‘pad the pantries list’ will take you to a google .doc for reference.
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
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Don’t want to support Amazon? For alternative, could order from black women owned bookstores:
Martinsville, VA: https://www.booksandcranniesva.com/
Chicago: http://www.semicolonchi.com/
Resources for further education of antiracism:
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE
From Dismantling Racism: A Workbook for Social Change Groups, by Kenneth Jones and Tema Okun, ChangeWork, 2001A YEAR OF ANTI-RACISM WORK, start one week at a time.
LINK TO OTHER ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES
125 Black-Owned Businesses to support
Breonna Taylor Fact Sheet
www.embracerace.com — Resources for children
“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.”