Join Us for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®
By Skye VanLanduyt In 2001, Psychologist Frank Baird founded Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® to encourage men to think about how gender violence affects… Read More »Join Us for Walk A Mile In Her Shoes®
Violence Against Women
Catcalling is not a Compliment, it’s Harassment
By Brittany Soto Since our center has been promoting the “Meet us on The Street” event all throughout this week, focusing on the issues of… Read More »Catcalling is not a Compliment, it’s Harassment
What exactly is “Wifey Material”?
By Brittany Soto The term “wifey” is a fad used to describe what a “real woman” is, you know, one that cooks, cleans, and provides… Read More »What exactly is “Wifey Material”?
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
By Ann Varner Martha Coffin Pelham Wright was one of five women who planned the first women’s right convention and presided over numerous women’s rights… Read More »Celebrating Women’s History Month: Martha Coffin Pelham Wright
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Deborah Tucker
By Brittany Soto Deborah D. Tucker is best known for her efforts in taking steps to end violence against women. Her determination to advocate against… Read More »Celebrating Women’s History Month: Deborah Tucker
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Medea Benjamin
By: Christina Terrell Medea Benjamin is an American activist who has advocated for human rights for over twenty years. Benjamin has traveled to many different… Read More »Celebrating Women’s History Month: Medea Benjamin
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Rosa Parks
By: Brittany Soto In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to focus my attention on Rosa Parks. Most people are familiar with who Rosa… Read More »Celebrating Women’s History Month: Rosa Parks
How Listening Led to Speaking Up
By Chris Howard-Williams In my last blog, I started exploring the lessons I need to remember as I learn what it is to be a… Read More »How Listening Led to Speaking Up
Book or TV Series: The Handmaid’s Tale is some scary sh*t
By Ann Varner Last week, the UMKC Women’s Center bought the book The Handmaid’s Tale and less than a week later I finished reading it.… Read More »Book or TV Series: The Handmaid’s Tale is some scary sh*t
Tick, Tock Time’s up for Sexual Violence
By Zaquoya Rogers Last night at the Golden Globe Awards, Hollywood elite strolled the red carpet in their finest black attire. It was no coincidence… Read More »Tick, Tock Time’s up for Sexual Violence