your poly is only politicaly relevant to me if…
- you center respect and love for women and femmes in how you do relationships.
- you understand and care about how your actions in relationships are directly connected to the well being of your communities. (y’all know that this shit breaks up…
Day Three of three days of events focused on eradicating and healing from Gender-Based Violence in Denver, Colorado (http://bit.ly/LjgPLi).
TODAY —> There will be a women of color healing and activism retreat, which will focus on spiritual and ritual healing resources for women of color. This retreat, for women of color, will highlight the resources and tools I have used and continue to use on my ongoing healing journey from victim to survivor; and Sofia Chavez Frederick who will (re)introduce participants to Curanderismo and Ancient Traditions. (s/o Denver Chapter, INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence)
The FREE retreat will be held from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (food will be provided) at the University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Boulevard, Denver, CO 80210
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact: DenverNo2012@gmail.com or call 303.931.9737
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For our 10th anniversary, we aim to not only celebrate our collective successes but honor those who have played an instrumental role in our development over the last decade. This incredible collection of women are our “Gender Justice Warriors”…without their dedication and commitment the last…
This woman is drinking alone. IS THIS FEMINIST?
Despair is potentially feminist. However, the “lighting a romantic candle arrangement for oneself” factor betrays an over-investment in traditional models of romance and dating. Plus, if she works through that bottle too fast, all her shit’s going to be on fire. PROBLEMATIC.
GIRLS FOR GENDER EQUITY (GGE) HONORS ANITA HILL AND CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF SERVICE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—(May 2, 2012) Girls for Gender Equity (GGE), a Brooklyn, New York-based youth development organization promoting the physical, psychological, social and economic well-being of…
Anonymous asked: this is how white feminists minimize racism… by saying “but white men have it harder than us! plus there aren’t very many upper class black girls anyway!” referencing THE ‘GIRLS’ BACKLASH ADDRESSES NOTHING NEW TO HOLLYWOOD, BUT IT SURE WAS QUICK TO HATE ON WOMEN by Julia Gazdag
My feeling on Girls is mostly mirrored by tweet of Writer Mandy Van Deven :
On Friday, April 13, 2012, The Feminist Wire, of which I am a member of its Editorial Collective, published “To Be Anti-Racist Is To Be Feminist: The Hoodie and The Hijab Are Not Equals,” by Adele Wilde-Blavatsky, who is also a U.K. -based member of the Editorial Collective. A link to…
The recent instances of violence toward low-income/working class, queer, international students and students of color on Smith campus are just a few examples of ongoing, daily forms of institutionalized violence. The institutional culture of Smith College sanctions these types of violence….
I snorted water through my nose when he said that. And she couldn’t have been more charming or delightful… I simply loved the interview!!!!
*Sigh *
Audra :D
this whole interview and the song singing after this—i was squeeing like a little girl. i wish that colbert and audre could go on a date and flirt sweetly with each other all night.
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