Key Feminists of the 1960s and 1970s
Bella Abzug
Bella Abzug profile: lawyer, feminist, activist, U.S. Congressman, and news commentator.
Kathryn (Kay) Clarenbach
Kathryn Clarenbach was the first Chairwoman of NOW. The women's rights movement benefited from decades of hard work by Kathryn Clarenbach.
Caroline Davis
Caroline Davis was an activist for many years. As a union leader and original NOW officer, Caroline Davis fought for women's equality.
Karen DeCrow
Karen DeCrow, president of NOW from 1974-1977, worked for civil liberties, equality and feminism.
Shulamith Firestone
Read about Shulamith Firestone's involvement in radical feminism and her published works of feminist theory, including The Dialectic of Sex.
Richard Graham
Richard Graham was the first NOW Vice-Preisdent. Read about Richard Graham, the man who was a feminist, public servant and equal rights leader.
Carol Hanisch
Learn about Carol Hanisch's analysis of the the women's liberation movement, and her activism, ideas, work, and publications.
Aileen Hernandez
Aileen Hernandez has spent decades working for women's rights and civil rights. Read about Aileen Hernandez' dedicated activism.
Anna Arnold Hedgeman
Anna Arnold Hedgeman was an important activist for civil rights, education, feminism and other important causes. Read about Anna Arnold Hedgeman, who was there for pivotal moments of 1960s U.S. history, including the founding of NOW and the March on Washington.
bell hooks
bell hooks (yes, that's her preferred capitalization) wrote on black feminism, bringing women into the anti-racist agenda and bringing anti-racism into the feminist agenda.
Patricia Ireland
Read the biography of Patricia Ireland to learn about the background and experience of the former president of NOW. Learn about Patricia Ireland's experience as attorney, activist, and leader of NOW in Florida and Washington D.C. Discover important women's issues and feminist work of Patricia Ireland in this profile.
Jill Johnston Quotes
Quotes by Jill Johnston - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Jane O'Reilly
Jane O'Reilly was an early contributor to Ms. Read about the feminist writings of Jane O'Reilly.
Marge Piercy
Profile of Marge Piercy, feminist novelist and poet. Read about Marge Piercy's background and the themes in her writing.
Marge Piercy Quotes
Quotes by Marge Piercy - part of an extensive collection of quotations by notable women.
Alix Kates Shulman
Profile of Alix Kates Shulman, who shattered taboos with her writings. Learn about the activism of feminist author Alix Kates Shulman.
Adrienne Rich
Biography of Adrienne Rich, internationally recognized, award-winning poet and feminist activist.