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NOW Hear This: February 16, 2024 Newsletter

Message from National NOW President Christian F. Nunes

Greetings Feminists,

We’re halfway through Black History Month, a time that should be filled with celebration, study, and recognition of accomplishment. But we can’t escape the reminders that for some, Black History is something to be rejected, not taught, and denigrated, not lifted up.

We learned this week, for example, that parents in Dade County, Florida were asked to sign permission slips [ [link removed] ] so their children could participate in a Black History Month event. This in a state that already eliminated Advanced Placement courses in Black history in high schools, banned textbooks considered “woke,” and enacted new history standards that taught the “benefits” of slavery.

At a time when the Supreme Court is ruling against affirmative action programs in universities and voting rights challenges protecting Black voters, states are passing legislation to limit the teaching of “divisive concepts” or critical race theory, and classroom libraries are being censored and raided to remove any content about racial justice—the honest and complete recognition of our history is more vital than ever.

At this critical moment for our democracy, when Black History is being denied and basic rights rolled back as more states move to disenfranchise, exclude, and marginalize Black and Brown voters, we must not forget this:  Black History is not just something we study.  It’s something we must fight for, every day. 

In solidarity,
Christian

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Resources

• Black History Month
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• History | Black History
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• The White House | A Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024
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• MLive | Discover the Black history of library activism in new documentary
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• Smithsonian | Celebrate Black History Month 2024
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• npr | Here's the story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February
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• Legal Momentum | Reproductive Rights Resources
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• In Our Own Voice | Resources
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• WCASA | Reproductive Justice
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• Advocates for Youth | Reproductive Justice
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Action

• Support NOW's Work | Donate Today
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• FACT SHEET: White House Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access | New Actions and Marks the 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
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• NOW Action Alert | URGE Members of Congress to Fund WIC, SNAP, Childcare and Rental Assistance
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• NOW Action Alert | Tell Senators: Women Need Paycheck Fairness NOW
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• NOW Action Alert | Congress Must Take Action; $16 Billion Needed to Avoid Childcare Cliff
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• Social Goods | Shop to Support the Social Goods x NOW Collection
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• Write for Rights – Share your Abortion Story for a New Book | Use Your Voice to Create Change
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• ERA Petition | Sign4ERA Petition [link removed]

• National Network of Abortion Funds | Donate for Abortion Funds
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Upcoming Events

• February 19: Maryland General Assembly's Women's Legislative Caucus Equal Rights Amendment Rally | The steps of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET

• February 22: Historic Change Event: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Reverend Doctor Pauli Murray | Women's History Events
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