Exciting (and free or discounted!) Programs for Our Members
Upcoming programs:
Rock What You’ve Got at Love Your Body Day!Thursday, October 20, 6PMForget the Photoshop chop jobs littering the pages of beauty and fashion magazines and city billboards. From the narrow beauty ideals endorsed by Hollywood to the strict body molds presented on the runway, we’ve had enough! If you’re done with being pushed around by the industries that sell unrealistic images of women and you’re ready to reclaim your body, then you won’t want to miss our Love Your Body Day celebration with Tiffiny E. Dixon, NYC’s premier empowerment stylist and a face of Proctor & Gamble’s “My Black is Beautiful” national ad campaign. Tiffiny’s interactive workshop will teach you how to rock what you’ve got, make your confidence shine, and flaunt the true you! Join us for wine, food and a body-positive style workshop with a red carpet photo shoot. PLUS: silent auction & raffle! More info & RSVP: 212-627-9895 | contact@nownyc.org  About Tiffiny E. Dixon
When she's not busy lending her voice, image and likeness as a face of a Proctor & Gambles "My Black is Beautiful" national ad campaign to bolster self - esteem and celebrate women, you can find her working diligently on a local level to continue the movement to empower women, ["one makeover at a time"].
Seamlessly merging sophistication and fun, Dixon founded MEO Total Body Beauty; a NYC based makeup and wardrobe consultant firm, in 2008. Featuring a staff of consultants responsible for creating stunning looks for beauties like Angelina Jolie, Michelle Obama and Heidi Klum, MEO has quickly become a sought after self-image improvement & makeover boutique....................................................................................................................................
Past programs: Supersexxxed: Porn and Pop Culture Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM
NOW-NYC hosts internationally acclaimed activist, scholar and social critic Gail Dines, author of Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality. Whether it’s film, television, music videos or magazine ads – you name it – our visual landscape has been “pornified.” Gail’s perspective on the industrialization of porn, now a $96 billion dollar industry, is not to be missed. Join us for what promises to be an eye-opening conversation on how porn is changing our culture, relationships and sexuality.
Please note: this presentation will contain graphic images.
Suggested donation: $5 for NOW-NYC members & students | $15 for non-members
Reserve your seat with an advance online donation or RSVP to 212.627.9895 | contact@nownyc.org
Event Location: 434 West 33rd Street, Penthouse Conference Hall & Terrace
Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to 34th St
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Million Dollar Quartet - FREE Broadway show for NOW-NYC Members! Friday, September 17 at 8:00pm
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock 'n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Read more. To RSVP, please send an email to brielle@nownyc.org with your contact information and the number of tickets you would like to reserve. ................................................................................................................................... Yoga Classes for Current NOW-NYC Members! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month!
Next Dates: July 14, 6:30pm | July 28, 6:30pm
Held at the NOW-NYC Office: 150 West 28th Street, Suite 304 (at 7th Avenue)
A 60 minute vinyasa class, followed by a 15-30 minute cool-down and discussion (optional) will be offered for current NOW-NYC members. Classes are taught by volunteer certified yoga instructor, Rebecca Rafelson. Donations are encouraged but not required. Please call 212.627.9895 or email contact@nownyc.org for more information. FREE for NOW-NYC members. $15 suggested donation for all others. Please RSVP: contact@nownyc.org | 212.627.9895. Extra mats are available for use. ................................................................................................................................... Glass Shattered: Breaking Through to Your Potential
Wednesday, July 28 at 6:00 PM Three top black women executives tell-all on making it to the top and what you can learn from their experiences to get ahead in your own career. Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, Elaine Meryl Brown, motivational speaker and career coach Marsha Haygood, and Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., Rhonda Joy McClean, authors of the New York Times best seller Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women, share their indispensible advice for women on all rungs of the ladder. As dynamic and successful high-powered black female executives who have been there and done that, Elaine, Marsha and Rhonda offer straightforward and prescriptive advice and want to help you tap into your leadership potential. Some leaders are born, but most leaders are made. They will show you how to make it to the top, one rung at a time.
Pre-event networking mixer with wine and cheese at 6:00pm | Event starts at 6:30 pm
RSVP: 212.627.9895 | contact@nownyc.org
Event Location: 150 W. 28th Street, Suite 304 @7th Avenue, NYC
Subway: 1, R, W, 6 to 28th Street
FREE for NOW-NYC members. $15 suggested donation for non-members. Join NOW!
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Violence Unmasked: The Men Behind the Abuse & the Culture that Fuels It Thursday, May 27 at 6:30 pm
We have been deluged by news about high profile domestic violence cases: the Patterson cover-up, White Plains mayor Adam Bradley, ex-Senator Hiram Monserrate, and singer Chris Brown. Yet, relationship violence is a reality for thousands of women each day. Join us for a panel discussion focused on understanding the men who abuse, how to prevent domestic violence among youth and in our communities, and how NOW-NYC is working to strengthen domestic violence laws. You’ll learn about the most innovative preventative programs for youth and treatment programs for abusive men.
Panelists: - Phyllis B. Frank, Director, VCS Domestic Violence program for Men, Lead Contributor to the NY Model for Batterer Programs and President, Rockland County Chapter of NOW
- Stephanie Nilva, Esq., Executive Director, Day One
- Dan Goodman, LCSW, Program Coordinator, CHOICES Domestic Violence Program
- Moderator: Sonia Ossorio, Executive Director, NOW-NYC
Read more about the panelists
RSVP: 212.627.9895 | contact@nownyc.org
Event Location: 150 W. 28th St. #304 @ 7th Avenue, NYC
Subway: 1, R, W, 6 to 28th St. | B, D, F, V, Q, N, A, C, 2, 3 to 34th St.
FREE for NOW-NYC Members, $15 suggested donation for non-members. Join NOW.
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Earn Your Worth & Achieve Your Dreams
NOW-NYC hosts business psychologist, career coach, and mom, Dr. Debra Condren, author of Ambition is Not a Dirty Word.
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 6:30 pm Are you not advancing in your career as you would like?
Are you not making the money you derserve and feeling unfulfilled?
Are you afraid of what you might have to sacrifice if you pursue your big goals? If you're in need of fresh, powerful tools for reclaiming your dreams, please join us for this not-to-be missed opportunity to meet Debra. She will show us how all our priorities - personal and career goals alike - can fit together harmoniously, without compromising our ethics and integrity. PLUS: Emai (anonymous is fine!) the one burning question you'd like to have answered at this event to: Debra@AmbitionIsNotADirtyWord.com Exclusive offer: Click here to buy Debra's book NOW and receive a complimentary one-on-one speed coaching session immediately following the NOW event. This event is part of the NOW-NYC on-going Women & Money series.
RSVP: 212.627.9895 | contact@nownyc.org
Event Location: 150 W 28th St., Suite 304 @7th Avenue, NYC
Subway: 1, R, W, 6 to 28th street
FREE for NOW-NYC members, $15 suggested donation for non-members Sexism as the New Status Quo?
NOW-NYC Hosts Author, Barbara Berg
Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 pm, Held at NOW-NYC: 150 W. 28th St., Suite 304 @ 7th Avenue
For all feminists who have found themselves in frustrating debates about the relevance of feminism in "Obama's America," meet Sexism in America: Alive, Well, and Ruining Our Future, written by award-winning activist and mother Barbara Berg.
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2009  Techs and the City: A Night of Networking and Tech Savvy Women
In good company workplaces @ 16 W. 23rd St., 4th Fl. | food and drink | $15 suggested donation You have your own facebook page, you’re “linked in,” but does that mean that you’re networking? Get tips on the ins and outs of online/offline networking and join NOW-NYC for an end of summer celebration of all things web. Featuring Jennifer Shaheen,owner of The Technology Therapy Group. Sponsored by The Technology Therapy Group and in good company workplaces. Jennifer Shaheen owns the Technology Therapy Group, which focuses on empowering small businesses to market their products and services through software training, eMarketing and web design. Technology Therapy partnered with NOW-NYC to design and build their new website. In Good Company Workplaces (Flatiron District, 16 W. 23rd St, 4th floor) is a community of dynamic women entrepreneurs seeking more than a network and more than an office space. Our beautiful loft-like space provides a place to work, a place to meet clients, a place to hold classes or workshops. Members of our community also benefit from connections and opportunities to collaborate with other like minded women business owners and receive access to informative events and resources. Our flexible and affordable membership levels allow women to scale their use to match their business needs. Call 212-627-9895 or RSVP online by donating now. ...................................................................................................................................
Women and Money – Let's Talk
Wednesday, July 16th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. Prices are up, stocks are down, but women still have the power to take control of their finances and their lives. The National Organization for Women-NYC hosts Diane MacPhee, business coach and certified financial planner, to tell you how. Uncover what you really think about your money, learn to evaluate your saving and spending habits, find out what goals you should set for yourself, and get sound advice in an unstable market. Join NOW-NYC for a discussion to get empowered and get real about your money. ...................................................................................................................................
Mean Streets: NY Teens Caught in the Sex Trade
Wednesday, May 28th, 2009 at 6:30 pm* Advertised in places like craigslist, sex with children is a thriving part of the NYC sex trade. Every year, kids as young as 12 are sexually exploited by pimps and johns, and they face a system ill-equipped to provide the services needed to help them reclaim their young lives. Join us for a documentary film screening and community forum on changing laws, policies, and attitudes about teen sexual exploitation. The documentary, Sex Workers or Victims? is part of Oxygen's original series Who Cares About Girls? (for more info go to http://www.oxygen.com/icare/) Speakers on the panel include Patti Binder, Deputy Director, Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), Lori B. Iskowitz, Senior Trial Counsel, Assistant Deputy Borough Chief in the Family Court Division of the NYC Law Department, Katherine Mullen, Attorney, Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Division and one of the advocates featured in the film, Jo Rees, Deputy Executive Director, Friends of Island Academy, and the film’s producer Lise Zumwalt. The discussion will be moderated by NOW-NYC President, Sonia Ossorio. LGBT Center | 208 W. 13th St. @ 7th Ave. | Call to RSVP 212.627.9895 | $10 suggested donation ................................................................................................................................... 2008 The Girlfriend's Guide To Marriage April 17th, 2008, 6:30 pm Don't just plan your wedding, plan your marriage. Join NOW-NYC for The Girlfriend's Guide to Marriage, and learn the top 10 things you should know before getting married. Speak with our relationship and legal experts, and tackle questions on every bride's mind. His name or yours? Is it better to combine banking accounts or keep them separate? The first year of marriage can be the most difficulty, but we can help you make a smooth transition. Featuring attorney, Sherri Donovan, matrimonial and family law expert. Event will be held at NOW-NYC office | 150 West 28th Street (btw. 6th & 7th) | RSVP (212) 627-9895 | $7 donation for non-members.
................................................................................................................................... Writers Rising: Women Authors Talk Feminism & Activism March 20th, 2008, 6:30 pm NOW-NYC hosts an exciting group of women writers to discuss their unique contributions of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction work and the ways in which it inspires, mobilizes, and sparks debate on feminist issues. Featuring: Courtney Martin, Reporter and Professor Gender Issues and Author of Perfect Girls and Starving Daughters, Sofia Quintero, Screenwriter, Activist, and Author of Diva Don't Yield, and Felice Belle, Teacher and Spoken Word Artist. Moderated by Noreen Connell, Women's Rights Activist, Writer, & former NOW-NYC President. Co-sponsored by Revolution Books | 9 West 19th Street (btw. 5th & 6th) | RSVP (212) 627-9895 | $10 donation for non-members. Event Flyer ................................................................................................................................... Enacting a NYS Roe: Leading the Way for Choice Thursday, January 17th, 7:00 pm Honor this month's Roe v. Wade Anniversary by protecting choice in New York State. Galen Sherwin, Director of the NYCLU's Reproductive Rights Project, will discuss the importance of passing the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act in New York State. Now that the Supreme Court has actively restricted women's abortion rights, changes to the New York law are necessary to protect the health of women. Learn what you can do to help! Download Event Flyer ................................................................................................................................... Undecided About Hillary? What’s at Stake? Sunday, January 13th, 4-6 pm Hillary is making history as a candidate, but will we finally see a woman president? How important is the women's vote? How important is New York in the primary race? Join Congressman Jerrold Nadler, NYC Comptroller and author Elizabeth Holtzman, US Today and Newsday columnist Sheryl McCarthy, and local feminists to discuss Hillary's candidacy and what this election means for women and the country. National Arts Club | Wine & Cheese served. | $10 Contribution, $5 for NOW-NYC Members.
................................................................................................................................... 2007 Media Control: Muting Women's Voices Thursday, November 15th, 6:30 pm When dissenting voices and the hard questions about public policy, such as Iraq or women's rights, are not heard, our democracy and freedom are put at risk. Women own less than three percent of radio and television stations, yet the FCC is getting ready to loosen its regulations and allow the few media giants that dominate our public airwaves to grow even bigger. What stories aren't getting covered? Kathleen Vermazen of the Women's Media Center discusses how "big media" is marginalizing women's voices. Learn more. Event flyer. ................................................................................................................................... Celebrate Love Your Body Day - Meet Cast Members & Join Us at Margaret Cho's "The Sensuous Woman" Thursday, October 18, 6:00pm Discount Tix for NOW-NYC members Cast Members Selene Luna, the ingenious burlesque performer, Princess Farhana, belly dancer and burlesque sensation, and Dirty Martini, one of the most recognized names in new burlesque, will talk about their roles in Margaret Cho's latest show, "The Sensuous Woman," the burlesque-style variety show and comedy hit that celebrates beautiful bodies of all shapes and sizes. Members get a special discount on tickets: Only $40! Call to RSVP 212.627.9895 6:00 pm - FREE! meet the cast, NOW-NYC, 150 W. 28th St., Suite 304 7:00 pm - meet & greet w/ NOW-NYC members; Refreshments served 7:30 pm - head to the show, starting at 8:00 pm, the Zipper Factory, 336 W. 37th St. btwn. 8th & 9th Aves.
................................................................................................................................... Special Screening of Feature Film TRADE 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 21st Q&A with NOW-NYC President Sonia Ossorio and Reception to Celebrate NY's New Anti-Trafficking Law! From the writer of The Motorcycle Diaries and starring Kevin Kline, is the powerful story of survival and hope amidst the horrors of the world of sex trafficking. The film takes viewers from the slums of Mexico City and the Rio Grande to an internet sex slave auction in New Jersey. Post-viewing we will hold a discussion on trafficking in New York City and a reception to celebrate the new anti-trafficking law in NYS, which NOW-NYC was instrumental in getting passed. Space is limited, so please RSVP today to reserve a seat for this special preview and complimentary copy of the latest Ms. Magazine! 212.627.9895 Location: McNally Amphitheatre at Lincoln Center/Fordham University (enter through Law School entrance at 140 West 62nd Street at Columbus Ave) - Take 1,A,B,C or D trains to 59th St/Columbus Circle Suggested donation $10 for non-members. Co-sponsored by Fordham University's Law Students Against Trafficking Women's Rights Activists around the country are turning out to see a movie and joining a global movement to end human trafficking! As a historical first, a commercially produced Hollywood film is giving back! 5% of the proceeds from the opening week box-office receipts (September 28th - October 4th) will go to support non-profit organizations fighting human trafficking around the world. For more about the movie, visit http://www.tradethemovie.com/ ................................................................................................................................... Inside the Anti-Abortion Movement Thursday, July 19th, 6:30pm Reporter and author Eleanor Bader will take us inside the National Right to Life Committee, as she reveals the strategies unveiled at their recent convention held in the wake of the Gonzalez v. Carhart decision. Join NOW-NYC for the inside track on how the anti-choice movement is plotting to take away our reproductive freedom. Please RSVP by calling 212.627.9895. Eleanor Bader is the co-author of Targets of Hatred: Anti-Abortion Terrorism. She reports for The Brooklyn Rail, Z, Library Journal, Lilith, Women's enews, The Public Eye and the NY Law Journal.
................................................................................................................................... Reproductive Rights in Jeopardy: What's Next? Thursday, May 17th, 6:30 p.m. For the first time since Roe v. Wade, legislators, instead of doctors, are in control of a woman's health. The Supreme Court's recent Gonzales v. Carhart and Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood rulings do not confine themselves to restricting one rarely-used procedure, but rather dangerously erode women's health protection. Join NOW-NYC and Jennifer Brown, Vice President and Legal Director of Legal Momentum to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Federal abortion ban and next steps we can take here in New York. ................................................................................................................................... Women in Hop-Hop: Revered or Reviled? Film Screening & Panel Thursday, April 19th, 6:30 p.m. Hip hop is one of the most popular forms of music today, but does the portrayal of women in hip hop fly in the face of gender equity? Why do the mainstream media and some female fans embrace it? Don Imus used it as an excuse for racist and sexist remarks. What role do young women and men have in changing the images of women in hip hop and what does the hip hop community have to say? Join us in viewing Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes a documentary that explores sexism in the hip-hop industry. Following the film will be a discussion with speakers Kim Osorio (Executive Editor at BET Interactive), Julie Covello (DJ/Mixer and music writer for Bust & Sweet Action), and Shante Smalls (Hip-hop performer, music writer). ................................................................................................................................... NOW-NYC 2007 Campaign: Ending The Business of Human Trafficking in NYC Pizza, Refreshments & Film! Thursday, January 18th, 2007, 6:30 p.m. New York City is a major hub for trafficking. It is happening in our neighborhoods. The U.S. Attorney's Office cracked open a number of trafficking operations in 2006. What's next? Our experts will answer the questions: What can state and municipal lawmakers, mayors, state agencies and advocates do to round up traffickers and provide services to victims? Who's profiting from this modern day slavery? Is NYC doing all it can? How can we make New York a safer place for vulnerable women, children & men? Brooklyn Law School, Feil Hall, Geraldo Café - 205 State St. Brooklyn, NY. Panelists: Pamela Chen: Chief of Civil Rights, U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York; Rachel Lloyd: Founder, Girls Education and Mentoring Services (GEMS); Jane Manning: Former Sex Crimes Prosecutor, Former Chair of NOW-NYC and Attorney at Equality Now; Carol Smolenski: Executive Director of ECPAT-USA
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