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RI Council for Humanities Awards Over $150K to 15 Public Projects & Documentary Films

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Friday, April 16, 2021. || The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has announced major grant awards to 15 public projects and documentary films that showcase the power of the humanities to connect communities and strengthen civil society. “This past year has presented so many obstacles to humanities organizations, to scholars, and to artists. Nevertheless, this community … [Read more...] about RI Council for Humanities Awards Over $150K to 15 Public Projects & Documentary Films

PR: Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2021 Contact:    Jocelyn Foye [email protected] 714-501-9863 cell Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access The Womxn Project calls on lawmakers to oppose bills to ban abortion before most people even know that they are pregnant and legislation pushing lies about providers. [Providence, RI] - Statement from The … [Read more...] about PR: Activists Denounce State House Attacks on Abortion Access

Reproductive rights advocate Caroline Morgan, uncloaked

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By Austin Bailey for the Arkansas Times | April 6, 2021  |||  Pocahontas native Caroline Jackson Morgan fled for bluer pastures a few years ago, moving her family to Rhode Island for an East Coast reprieve from the South’s rightward march. While there, Morgan joined the Red Cloak Society and successfully lobbied to codify the legal right to abortion in the state. In 2020 … [Read more...] about Reproductive rights advocate Caroline Morgan, uncloaked

(AUDIO INTERVIEW) Arts First in Organizing: Meet The Womxn Project

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Red Cloaks Radio (podcast) | 3/26/2021 Inspiration for activists! Tune in for Part 1 of an energizing conversation with Jordan Banick and Jocelyn Foye from The Womxn Project, a Rhode Island organization working to build a strong, feminist, community-based movement to further human rights of Rhode Islanders by using art and activism to advance education and social change. … [Read more...] about (AUDIO INTERVIEW) Arts First in Organizing: Meet The Womxn Project

PR: Advocates Push for Budget that Reflects Reproductive Justice Values

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For immediate release: February 2, 2021 The Womxn Project is calling on the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Legislative Leaders to advance a budget that truly meets the needs of women and families! (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project is publicly calling on the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to leave bans on health coverage for abortion out … [Read more...] about PR: Advocates Push for Budget that Reflects Reproductive Justice Values

(VIDEO & Article) The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better

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Uprise RI Interview with Steve Alquist | Jan 26, 2021 ||| “Here we were, giving testimony about access, and I was literally having access,” said Jocelyn Foye, executive director of The Womxn Project. … [Read more...] about (VIDEO & Article) The pandemic has changed the way the public testifies before the General Assembly, and it’s for the better

PR: We Must Reimagine Roe to Truly Protect Access for All

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 22, 2021    The Womxn Project is committed to creating real and lasting change to truly protect Roe and reimagine what it looks like to protect our health, rights and dignity! (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade:  “Today we mark the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme … [Read more...] about PR: We Must Reimagine Roe to Truly Protect Access for All

PR: Inauguration Brings a New Day and a Call to Action

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For immediate release: January 20, 2021 The Womxn Project is committed to believing that change is possible and working hard to make it happen! (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project on the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: “Today the reign of what has truly felt like terror under Donald Trump will end. The Womxn Project is incredibly … [Read more...] about PR: Inauguration Brings a New Day and a Call to Action

THE 2020 GALLERY, presented by The Public’s Radio (Uprising Category)

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December 21, 2020  | Curated by John Bender & Sofia Rudin ||| As 2020 comes to a close we’re left asking, how do we make sense of this year like no other? We turned to Rhode Island artists for help answering this question, and 35 generously shared their work with us. When 2020 began, the Democratic presidential primary field was wide open, President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about THE 2020 GALLERY, presented by The Public’s Radio (Uprising Category)

PR: Local Advocates Decry US Policy Denying Safe Abortion Care Globally

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 17, 2020 The Womxn Project is proud to be part of a robust coalition working to get rid of the Helms Amendment, which harms Black and Brown people around the world. (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project on the 47th anniversary of the Helms Amendment, a policy that denies the use of US funds to ensure safe abortion … [Read more...] about PR: Local Advocates Decry US Policy Denying Safe Abortion Care Globally

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for November 20, 2020

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by Ian Donnis |  November 20, 2020 |||  #4) Even under the best of circumstances, the legislative process can seem opaque to those who do not follow it closely. So what happens when members of the public do not have an opportunity to show up and testify? With luck, some degree of normalcy will return by the crunch time of the 2021 General Assembly session. For now, Jocelyn … [Read more...] about TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for November 20, 2020

Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally

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The Providence Journal, by Katherine Gregg  |  Nov 21, 2020   |||| PROVIDENCE — Advocates of a "tax hike for the rich" chanted their demands outside the State House on Saturday, to the literal beat of a drum:  "Stand up. Fight back. Stand up. Fight back. ... We’re out here to take a stand. Public wealth is our demand." "Who’s got the power? 'We got the power.' What kind of … [Read more...] about Advocates urge tax hike for RI’s top earners at State House rally

PR: RI Advocates Demand Transparency, Accessibility, and Openness in the 2021 General Assembly Session

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 17, 2020 The Womxn Project is leading an effort with a robust set of organizations to ensure that the General Assembly updates procedures to ensure safe, open, and accessible public participation.  (Providence, RI) - Statement by Jocelyn Foye, The Womxn Project, on an effort to urge the General Assembly to develop specific policies and … [Read more...] about PR: RI Advocates Demand Transparency, Accessibility, and Openness in the 2021 General Assembly Session