It’s (All People Who Identify as a) Women’s History Month. And the celebration feels patronizing. Women and people identifying as women hold up half the sky. Our contributions to community, society, science, art and every other aspect of humanity should be celebrated. Loudly. Yet we’re bombarded with uplifting little fun facts about prominent women in history–“Nice job, … [Read more...] about Hearing Updates, Events & YOU!
Art Projects
Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture
For those of you in Rhode Island and beyond who experienced bad weather, we hope you had a safe snow day yesterday! The General Assembly has returned from their winter break this week so let’s welcome them back, Womxn Project style... with a nod to the beginning of Women's History Month. We have a few special treats in store. As always we try to offer different ways to be … [Read more...] about Postcarding Launch & the “Independent Woman” Living Sculpture
ARTivism Making Waves in 2023, Plus 2022 End Of Year Review
First, thank you for being a part of the movement. Because of your generous support and commitment to The Womxn Project, we have been able to make reproductive freedom a reality for hundreds of Rhode Islanders through ARTivism and grassroots movement building. Your continued donations are amplifying our shared values of building a strong, feminist, community-based movement to … [Read more...] about ARTivism Making Waves in 2023, Plus 2022 End Of Year Review
Self Care Tips for Election Night Anxiety
When you vote tomorrow, some of you are going to take a selfie with your “I Voted” sticker and then, civic duty settled, put the election in the back of your mind till you check headlines after the polls close. We see you and appreciate you. But this email isn’t for you. We’re talking to our anxious babes today. Our doomscrollers. Our feed refreshers. Cause this election is … [Read more...] about Self Care Tips for Election Night Anxiety
Love, Liberation & WINS!
Political activist, trans activist, and healthcare provider, Jaye Watts said, “Denying the existence of trans kids, and that trans adults could have once been trans kids, is inherently violent. They wish we did not exist, but what they fail to understand is that we are not going away.” “Denying the existence of trans kids, and that trans adults could have once been trans … [Read more...] about Love, Liberation & WINS!
PR: The Womxn Project Celebrates the 57th Anniversary of Medicaid/Medicare
The Womxn Project Celebrates the 57th Anniversary of Medicaid/Medicare and calls for the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act July 30, 2022 Providence, RI—In response to news that the Inflation Reduction Act may soon pass the Senate, The Womxn Project issued the following statement: Today 150 million Americans have health coverage because of Medicare and Medicaid. … [Read more...] about PR: The Womxn Project Celebrates the 57th Anniversary of Medicaid/Medicare
WE FIGHT BACK – Supreme Court overturns Roe, but courts don’t control our futures.
The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade. 50 years of precedent and federal protections gone. We can hardly describe what we are feeling right now. We get that you are sad and angry. We are, too. Please, know that courts don’t decide who we are and what we need. We do. We will show up for our community. We will make sure people get the abortions we need. We will keep … [Read more...] about WE FIGHT BACK – Supreme Court overturns Roe, but courts don’t control our futures.
Time to Show Up Rhode Island + Rally
Tuesday, hundreds of thousands of people took the streets around the country and nearly 1,000 folks gathered outside the Rhode Island State House. We mobilized quickly and we let the world know: this is not over, in Rhode Island and nationally. We held a rally to come together and let leadership know we intend to finish what we started, fighting for all RI'ers rights to have … [Read more...] about Time to Show Up Rhode Island + Rally
Rock & Rally for Abortion Access + hearings THIS WEEK!
POSTPONED- until later April! The Womxn Project is excited to invite you to join us for an evening of music, merriment and movement building. Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 7th from 4:30-7:00pm. DJ Providence Deep will be spinning all night and other groups will be there too. Let’s ROCK OUT and SPEAK OUT! We will have exciting performances and opportunities to take … [Read more...] about Rock & Rally for Abortion Access + hearings THIS WEEK!
#GivingTuesday: Watch Emily Paint Octavia Butler, Supporting The Womxn Project… and join her!
Not everyone can be an artist.* On Giving Tuesday, help board member Emily Boucher support the Womxn Project whether you can give $20 or $100 today, or sign up to be a monthly sustainer. Every day The Womxn Project needs YOU to be in this with us because: We go where the help is needed whether it is showing up for a protest, staging a projection for racial justice or … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday: Watch Emily Paint Octavia Butler, Supporting The Womxn Project… and join her!
Projection Series Research & Resources
See Schedule & Details of Performative Reads The Womxn Project Education Fund has built this project on a series of documents, research and data shared by scholars, organizations and storytelling. We share our resources with you so you can continue the work and research as well. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - House Speaker Mattiello on the … [Read more...] about Projection Series Research & Resources
Projection Series Collaborators & Organizational Partners
See Schedule & Details of Performative Reads The Womxn Project Education Fund has been honored to work with this amazing range of organizations, scholars and artists. Learn more about them all below! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contributors and Organizations AGONZA is a Latina Activist Artist and Providence native who as a child … [Read more...] about Projection Series Collaborators & Organizational Partners
Projection Series with Performative Reading
Illuminating the Legacy of Slavery in RI Projection and Performative Reading Series Watch live • Contributors & Organizations • Research & Resources August 23rd is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. On August 26th, 2021, (originally planned for … [Read more...] about Projection Series with Performative Reading
“RI for All” Video Series
Rhode Island has a political consent problem; our citizens are too often kept in the dark about how our government is run. The Womxn Project Education Fund (TWPEF/TWP) is creating a public education campaign to share the rules, norms, and systems of our state’s political landscape called "RI for All." This information will be directed to the most marginalized of RI’s … [Read more...] about “RI for All” Video Series
#BeAVoter & a Leader for Change in Rhode Island!
Have you heard? RI has a SPECIAL ELECTION tomorrow. Of the seven bond measures on the ballot, Bond #3 resonates most with TWP as we believe it advances reproductive justice. If approved, Bond #3 would provide a $65 million housing and community opportunity bond that will help fund the production and preservation of affordable homes in Rhode Island. Housing advocates … [Read more...] about #BeAVoter & a Leader for Change in Rhode Island!