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
In light of the impending bad weather, the West KY NOW April chapter meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, April 3) will be a virtual meeting via zoom (the link is on the agenda and in our bio). There will be no in person chapter meeting in April (please watch your emails for when committees will meet). Thank you for understanding and please spread the word. Be safe and hope to see you all virtually tomorrow evening.
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
March is Women's History Month
(See our Women’s History Month Guide)
Sunday, March 23
Stand With Letter Carriers: Rally to Save USPS. 2:00 pm. 300 S. 4th Street, Paducah.
Sunday, March 30
Paducah Call to Action. 5:00 pm. Dry Ground Brewing Company, Paducah. Join us to learn how we are organizing in our community to promote worker solidarity, protect civil rights, and preserve our country for future generations!
Engage. Educate. Empower: Honoring Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Broussard's Cajun Cuisine, 123 N 2nd St, Paducah, Ky 42001. Join us on Sunday, March 30th, at the beautiful French Quarter for a powerful evening of awareness, education, and community action in honor of Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Featuring guest speakers, personal testimonials from community members living with HIV, and live musical performances by Simone Mitchell, Clifton Davis, and Kasper BrightsideBLVD. Enjoy free appetizers provided by Broussard’s, Mellow Mushroom, and Etcetera Coffee House. A cash bar will also be available. LivWell Community Health Services will be providing free HIV testing, safe sex supplies, and answering any questions you may have about protecting your sexual health! *Free gift card with HIV test while supplies last* This event is FREE and open to the public. Let’s come together to uplift, inform, and support the community we love. We’ll see you there!
Monday, March 31
West KY NOW Hosts a panel “Women Who Lead: Inspiring Action and Building Their Communities”. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Calloway County Public Library. Panelists include Carruth Kitrell, Robyn Pizzo and Noraa Ransey, with Constance Alexander as moderator. (see post above)
April is Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
(see the calender of events hosted by Lotus)
Tuesday, April 1
Wear Teal Day: Teal is the recognized awareness color for Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention. We wear teal to bring awareness to widespread occurrences of sexual violence and to support sexual assault survivors - we believe, support, and stand with them!
Thursday, April 3
West KY NOW March Chapter Meeting. 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. CVB building (206 S. 4th Street), Murray or via zoom.
Wear Blue Day: Blue is the recognized awareness color for Child Abuse Prevention. We wear blue in support of Kentucky's kids. When we all wear blue, it sends the message that together, prevention is possible.
Saturday, April 5
Hands Off! National Mobilization to Fight Back–Paducah Rally! 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Plumber & Steamfitters Local 184 Union Hall, 1127 Broadway St. Paducah, KY 42001. On April 5, national and local organizations are coming together across the country to organize for Hands Off!, a national mass activation in defiance of the Trump-Musk billionaire takeover and the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities. Hands Off! is an all-in moment for the pro-democracy, pro-worker movement.
Sunday, April 20
West KY NOW supports MSU Softball. 12:00 pm. Racer Feild, Murray. Join other members of West KY NOW to cheer on the MSU Softball team as they play against the Evansville Aces. Family and & friends are welcome! The game starts at 12:00 pm, come a little early to find great seats and wear your WKY NOW shirts. Racer Field is located between Roy Stewart Stadium and the Susan E. Bauernfeind Recreation and Wellness Center. Free parking is available in the designated lots
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.
“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.”