Remembering Betty
On May 17, 2006, NWPC along with Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, NOW, Feminist Majority Foundation, and National Coalition of Women's Organizations hosted a memorial service for Betty Friedan. Betty died on her 85th birthday, February 4, 2006. The reception took place at the Sewall-Belmont House and speakers relayed stories and memories of Betty, Betty's impact on thier individual lives and society, and urged us to continue Betty's legacy by fighting for women's equality.Adriana Bourgoin
a Smith College Alumnus, who conducted research modeled on the research Betty conducted for her book, The Feminine Mystique, using her former Smith College classmates.
Llenda Jackson-Leslie, NWPC President |
Jennifer Spencer, Sewall-Belmont House & Museum |
Eleanor Smeal, Feminist Majority Foundation President |
Olga Vives, NOW Executive Vice President |
Honored Guests and Attendees |
Adriana Bourgoin |
Representative Carolyn Maloney (NY-14) |
Honored Guests and Attendees |
Representaive Hilda Solis (CA-32) |
Mal Johnson |
Honored Guests and Attendees |
Emily Gardner |
Eleanor Smeal, President FMF, Dr. Martha Burk, Llenda Jackson-Leslie, President NWPC & Rep. Carolyn |
Rep. Hilda Solis (CA-32) & Llenda Jackson-Leslie, President NWPC. |