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 by using the links below. Donations can also be made in person at our next chapter meeting or event, or by mailing a check. Thanks for your support!

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West KY NOW is excited to welcome back the young feminists of MSU NOW Campus Action Network!! Feminists of all ages are welcome! Hope to see you there!

West KY NOW is accepting donations for the Merryman House as part of our NOW is the Time: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence!

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, the MSU Cinema International Schedule, and the Marshall County Public Library calendar of events. See The Murray Sentinel’s Civic Calendar for upcoming meetings

August 2026

Thursday, August 13

West KY NOW Civic Engagement Committee Meeting. 5 pm. Panera Bread, Murray.

Saturday, August 15

West KY NOW & MSU NOW CAN at Explore Murray. 6:00–7:30 p.m. Murray State Causeway. West KY NOW and MSU NOW CAN welcome new MSU students (as well as returning students) as part of the Explore Murray event! Stop by our tables to learn more about our chapter and CAN, ways that you can get involved at building a feminist future on campus and in the community, and more!

Tuesday, August 25

Breakfast and Banding with the Hummingbirds. 7:30 am to 11:00 am. The home of John and Ann Hayes, Cadiz. The Democratic Woman's Club hosts its annual fundraiser to raise money for their Trigg County High School Scholarships! Breakfast includes an egg muffin choice of bacon, ham, or veggie, fruit salad, dessert muffin, coffee and water. $10.00 with all proceeds going to scholarships! The hummingbird banding and informational opportunities will be provided by Cyndi Routledge of SEAR: Southeastern Avian Research Organization. All banding is conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Geological Survey's Bird Banding Laboratory. There will also be the opportunity to adopt a hummingbird. For more information contact Anne Hayes at moon_doggie73@yahoo.com

Monday, August 26

Delita Martin Artist Lecture, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Clara M. Eagle Gallery, Murray State University. Join us as artist Delita Martin gives an artist lecture in conjunction with her exhibition "Sometimes My Blues Change Colors" on display in the Clara Eagle Gallery. This lecture is free and open to the public. Delita Martin is a master printer and draftswoman whose work explores the beauty and complexity found in the spiritual identities of African American Women. Through her mixed-media printmaking practice, which includes the layering of various printmaking processes, drawing, painting, collaging, and hand-stitching, Martin celebrates her sitters’ strength and resilience in a world that often overlooks or devalues them. Through her use of pattern, texture, and color, she creates immersive veilscapes that are deeply personal yet accessible to viewers. Her distinctive style combines elements of realism, abstractions, and symbolism, creating bold portraits of Black women. Martin received a BFA in drawing from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas and MFA in printmaking from Purdue University, Indiana. Formerly a member of the fine arts faculty at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Martin is currently working as a full-time artist in her studio in Huffman, Texas

Thursday, August 27

Welcome Back Feminist Bowling Night. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Corvette Lanes, Murray. West KY NOW is excited to welcome back the young feminists of MSU NOW Campus Action Network!! To build intergenerational community, we invite all feminists to a Feminist Bowling Night on Thursday, August 27 at Corvette Lanes in Murray from 6 pm to 8 pm. This will be a fun night when West KY NOW chapter members connect and build bridges with the young feminist at Murray State! Feminists of all ages are welcome! In addition to pizza and bowling, we will be sharing information about upcoming elections, including how to register to vote in Calloway County! We will also have information about our donation drive for the Merryman House as well as ways to get involved with our Pad the Pantries campaign! Hope to see you there!

Friday, August 28

The Oscar Devereaux Micheaux Black Film, Art, and Books Festival, Maiden Alley Cinema, Paducah.Co-produced by the Paducah Historical Preservation Group, Inc. and the Kentucky BIPOCU Filmmakers Association, the festival honors the life and legacy of Oscar Devereaux Micheaux, the pioneering Black filmmaker born near Paducah whose work helped shape the future of American cinema.

Saturday, August 29

Sunday, August 30

West KY NOW Women’s Health committee meeting. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Pamela Ward’s House (email westkynow@gmail.com for directions)

September 2026

Thursday, September 3

West KY NOW Ending Violence Against Women committee meeting. 5:30 pm. Mugsy’s Hideout, Murray.

West KY NOW Chapter Meeting, 6:00 pm-7:30 pm, Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau, 204 S. 4th Street, Murray. in person meeting only

Thursday, September 10

MSU’s Department of History Annual Sid Easley Lecture by Emily Sneff, “When the Declaration of Independence Was News,” 7:00 pm. Wrather Auditorium.

Saturday, September 12

Murray KY Pridefest [tentative date]

Thursday, September 17

S.G. Goodman performance. 7:00 pm. Lovett Auditorium, Murray State University. The College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) is proud to welcome alum and singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman as the featured guest for the 2026 Charles and Marlene Johnson Colloquium Series. Goodman will share experiences that shaped her as an artist and perform selections from her acclaimed albums on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, September 26

StrongHER Together, 8:00 am to noon. Murray Woman’s Club, 704 Vine St., Murray, KY. A FREE wellness, beauty & community event celebrating the women of Murray! Grab your girlfriends and join us for a morning dedicated to wellness, self-care, shopping, connection, and celebrating the incredible women in our community! In celebration of empowHER Boutique Gym for Women’s 2nd anniversary and National Women in Health and Fitness Day (Sept. 23rd), we’re partnering with the Murray Woman’s Club to bring you StrongHER Together; a completely FREE community event designed for the women of Murray and surrounding communities.

“A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.”

— Gloria Steinem

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