A Chapter of the National Organization for Women
January would’ve marked the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that made abortion a constitutionally protected right. That decision stood for 49 years — impacting generations of women and giving millions of people greater autonomy over their reproductive rights — until the high court overturned it in June. The 19th […]
About 26 percent of the world population menstruates. Shame and stigma inhibits education and access to essential hygiene products for people who menstruate, and it happens everywhere. In the U.S., nearly two-thirds of low-income women couldn’t afford tampons or pads in 2018. Period poverty particularly impacts low income and unhoused communities, as well as people […]
On Thursday, February 2, 2023, we will come together for the first time since Roe was overturned. Please join Planned Parenthood Illinois Action at their winter political fundraiser as we celebrate our monumental midterm election wins, and work towards securing freedom for every BODY! The event will be co-chaired by both of our distinguished Illinois […]
McHenry County NOW is committed to educational efforts that combat the adverse effects of homophobia, promote positive images in the media, and ultimately ensure civil rights protection for all. Join us as we take action to elect candidates for School Board, Library Trustee and College Board seats that support equality, inclusiveness. Bring your flags and […]
Put this one on your calenar and plan not to miss it !!!!! It’s the 2023 “Women of Justice” Awards Dinner of the National Council of Jewish Women, Chicago North Shore Section. Honoring Lorie Chaiten and Jill Lexier and featuring keynote speaker Jill Wine-Banks, author of The Watergate Girl, MSNBC legal analyst and co-host of […]
Join us for a fabulous day with a parade, music, entertainment, vendors, food, and more- all located at the Historic Woodstock Square, minutes walk from the UP-NW Metra station, with lodging nearby. Make a weekend of it with fun pride themed events throughout the weekend. Things will look a little different, but the love and […]
Aurora Pride, founded in 2019, is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to promote LGBTQ+ acceptance and community in Aurora, IL. We have our origins as part of Indivisible Aurora but are now an independent sister organization. Our primary projects are the Aurora Pride Parade and educational activities.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY National Coming Out Day was inspired by a single march. 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987, generating momentum to last for 4 months after the march had ended. During this period, over a hundred LGBTQ+ identifying individuals gathered […]
Please join Northwest CASA (the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault) for their inaugural Film and Wine Festival. Enjoy an evening of films created by women, about women, yet for all to enjoy. Your admission grants you access to film screenings,, hors d’oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, spirited intermissions, and immeasurable inspiration. It’s all happening on […]