Via FreeQuency. Violence, the Black Body, And Reproductive Justice Published: August 14, 2014 When I first heard about the murder of Trayvon Martin, I was livid. I remember the searing heat I felt at yet another black person becoming a disposable character in the American narrative of violence against black bodies.
For Marissa Alexander, It’s Not Just About Race – It’s About Gender Published: August 1, 2014 Sometimes I just want to yell when I hear flippant remarks that conclude with the tagline, “It’s not about race.”
Recap: How We Can #ProtectAllWomen from Gun Violence Published: June 19, 2014 After the Isla Vista shooting last month, the connection between women and gun violence has been at the forefront of the media debate on gun control.
NYFLC 2013: General Assembly I – From Campuses to the Capitols Published: March 23, 2013 To discuss how young feminists can bring their activism from their own college campuses all the way to their state capitols, this general assembly featured some inspiring feminist speakers. The GA began with a stellar introduction from the Campus Team (duVergne Gaines, Francesca Witcher, Miranda Petersen, Adriana Cortes-Luna, Brooke Hofhenke, Kari Ross). Kathy Spillar, executive […]
