Join Us for Denim Day on April 26!
By Ann Varner Do you have any old denim that you’re ready to get rid of, or that you want to put to a good cause? Because today is the last day to donate! Items… Join Us for Denim Day on April 26!
V-Day UMKC presents benefit screenings of Until the Violence Stops
V-Day UMKC 2017 will be presenting benefit screenings of Until the Violence Stops. The film documents the start and success of V-Day and The Vagina Monologues. Join us this Tuesday, January 31 from 5:00 p.m. –… V-Day UMKC presents benefit screenings of Until the Violence Stops
This is What a Feminist Looks Like
By Matiara Huff We all became feminists to fight for gender equality, and to stop this worldwide, irrational female hatred. But I am the second oldest of my siblings, but the oldest of the girls.… This is What a Feminist Looks Like
Carry That Weight
By Rocky Richards Have you heard of Emma Sulkowicz? Emma Sulkowicz is a junior at Columbia University who was sexual assaulted on the first day of her sophomore year. Initially not wanting to tell anyone,… Carry That Weight
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, And for Good Reason.
By: Amanda Johnson Every 2 minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 22 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime; 1 in 6 women… April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, And for Good Reason.
The Strength of “Her”
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… The Strength of “Her”
Real Men Show Respect
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sOXN_80ohM[/youtube] By Maritza Gordillo I came across this video on YouTube and, after watching it, to my surprise, it had a different ending that what we would expect. Now, I say “ what we would expect”… Real Men Show Respect
In Case You Missed It – Great Blogs You May Not Have Seen Over the Winter Break
Check out these great feminist blogs from over the holiday break! 1. “Jane Campion to Lead Cannes 2014 Jury” Jane Campion, Director and one of the largest critics of Hollywood’s discrimination against women, has… In Case You Missed It – Great Blogs You May Not Have Seen Over the Winter Break
Mattie Rhodes to Promote Violence Prevention in the Latino Community
[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… Mattie Rhodes to Promote Violence Prevention in the Latino Community
Using Spoken Word to Stand Up to Violence Against Women
By Amber Charleville I ran across this video on Facebook a few days ago. I was stunned and moved by the power of his words. His poetry is affecting, and really brings to light so… Using Spoken Word to Stand Up to Violence Against Women