By Torshawna Griffin On March 11, 2015, Women’s Center, the UMKC Library, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Black Studies Program teamed up to give a wonderful book discussion called “Flowers and Girls that Bloom: A…
By Kemora Williams “Why does she stay?” is a question that Leslie Morgan Steiner answered in her Ted Talk. The Ted Talk is titled “Crazy Love” after the book she wrote telling her dark story…
By Kacie Otto and Kemora Williams Name of Event: The Vagina Monologues Date and Time: February 10, 2015 at 7pm Location: UMKC Student Union Theater, 5100 Cherry Street Admission charge: $10 for students, $20 for…
By Ayo Aruwajoye Working at the Woman’s Center, I can truly say I have grown. One of the big lessons that I learned is that us as women are very strong. I wrote this poem…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMSb5fS5rQM[/youtube] By Ayo Aruwajoye What would you do if you were being abused? What would you do if your friend or a family member was being abused behind closed doors? What would you do if…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTupT5pfmf0[/youtube] By Maritza Gordillo Mattie Rhodes has been serving the Kansas City community for more than 115 years. Their vision is to create a “vibrant community where individuals and families are healthy, safe and have…
By Maritza Gordillo October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and now that we are entering into November, I would like to give thanks to all of those who participated in our events and stood up…
Come lend us a hand in our efforts to sand against violence! Next Wednesday (October 23), between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., participate in the I CAN, WE CAN Day of Action at UMKC, featuring…
By Maritza Gordillo October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Throughout the month of October, the Women’s Center and the Violence Prevention and & Response Project will be having events that promote the prevention of domestic…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — have you seen the White House’s PSA on Dating Violence yet? If not, here it is. And be sure to watch this space and our YouTube channel later…