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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.

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Llenda Jackson-Leslie, NWPC President

introduces honored guests and speakers.




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.