Actions enable us to change societal attitudes, gain power and recognition within our communities, and educate and empower ourselves. By identifying situations where women are the victims of sexual discrimination, for example, and taking action to confront and change those situations, we will achieve full equallity for all women. Information about times and locations can be obtained by calling 609-8899. All Knoxville NOW meetings are open to any member in good standing. The public is welcome to attend general membership meetings and to support political actions.
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Ad space is available. Articles may be submitted for consideration. The National Organization for Women , the largest feminist activist organization in the world, was founded in June 1966 by a group of 27 women and 1 man attending the Third National Conference of the Commission on the Status of Women. Set up in 1961, the Commission reported in 1963 that despite having won the right to vote, women in the United States were discriminated against in virtually every aspect of life. In 1998 while commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first women's rights convention in the world, delegates to the NOW Annual Conference wrote and adopted a new Declaration of Sentiments, incorporating a vision for our organization and our movement as we move into the 21st century.