|
Exciting (and free or discounted!) Programs for Our Members
 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, 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, 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
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
|
