Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a champion of reproductive health, rights and justice. She also inspired millions of women of girls (and our male and gender nonconforming accomplices) to dream big and work to make a change! As people debate what should be done around her seat on the Court, we are taking a moment to talk about what it looks like to honor her legacy. Join an incredible … [Read more...] about Honor RBG & help fight for the Court Panel
reproductive freedom
TWP Interviews: BRITTANNY TAYLOR, Photographer, Activist, Organizer
Photographer, organizer, and activist Brittanny Taylor speaks to The Woman Project on her perspective of reproductive freedom in Rhode Island. 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Brittanny Taylor and I am born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. I am a lifestyle photographer (https://brittannytaylor.com/) and social media consultant for small business … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: BRITTANNY TAYLOR, Photographer, Activist, Organizer
“Project Access” Poster Campaign
HELLO Reproductive Freedom Fighters! The Woman Project (TWP) is organizing a poster campaign to blanket the state with the same poster at the same time, 4 to 5 times in the next 6 months. We need each of the 75 State House district represented. We are looking for 1 lead organizer (Captain) per district and 4-5 people to help. Can you help us? Anyone who is interested in seeing … [Read more...] about “Project Access” Poster Campaign
TWP Interviews: Lanna Nawa, Business Owner of Impact Everything
1. How long have you been a resident of Rhode Island and what do you do for a living here? I moved here in December 2017 to launch Impact Everything at 297 Thayer Street. Impact Everything is a store that empowers people to make an impact with every purchase. We hit 12 causes that affect the U.S. and countries around the world. 2. TWP has been working to pass a bill that … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Lanna Nawa, Business Owner of Impact Everything
Sistersong in Rhode Island
Join for for a conversation with organizers with Sistersong! Sistersong’s mission is to strengthen and amplify the collective voices of indigenous women, women of color and trans people to achieve reproductive justice by eradicating reproductive oppression and securing human rights. The organizers will present on the Sistersong strategy and lead us in a discussion of how … [Read more...] about Sistersong in Rhode Island
Kathleen Costa speaks for The Woman Project at Indivisible RI’s weekend rally
"Hello and good afternoon. My name is Kathleen Costa and I am here today because the theme of today’s rally - NO President is Above the Law - intersects with all the issues I am working and fighting for. I am a student of social work at Rhode Island College and I work with Higher Ground International in supporting the West African refugee population in Providence. As an … [Read more...] about Kathleen Costa speaks for The Woman Project at Indivisible RI’s weekend rally
TWP Interviews: Janie Segui, Mother, Activist, Graduate Student
1. We are curious about who you are and what kind of work you do? I moved to Rhode Island about five years ago. I have two daughters, one who is 9 years old and my youngest is 3. When I moved to Rhode Island, I immediately started researching local schools. Education has always been very important to me, and like any parent, I want my children to receive an education that … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Janie Segui, Mother, Activist, Graduate Student
TWP Interviews: Nikki Juen, Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer
1. We are curious about who you are and what kind of work that you do? Hello The Woman Project, it’s an honor to be asked to contribute my thoughts here. I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer, I am a parent, and a partner. The primary medium of my work is education. I am a proud Rhode Island resident although I did not grow up here; something of which I am aware of on … [Read more...] about TWP Interviews: Nikki Juen, Multidisciplinary Artist and Designer