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.<< Previous Next > >
Emily Gardner
a student at American University and a former NWPC intern, relayed a story about a History teacher in high school who questioned her desire to read The Feminine Mystique for a class report and instead supplied her with a list books written by men, about men's history. In true feminist style, Emily dismissed her teacher's recommendations and read Betty's book. Go Emily!
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. |