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“We are volcanoes. When we women offer our experience as our truth, as human truth, all the maps change. There are new mountains. “ -Ursula K. Le Guin

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Now is the time we speak our truth…

by AF3IRM • June 20, 2013 • 0 Comments

Introducing the new project from AF3IRM – we’re looking for your words, your art, your creativity! Share your work with us. We look forward to your truth and light. —- The Truth We Carry:  The Insurgent Narratives Project Call for…

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#WhyWeMarch8 for International Women’s Day: Annette

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

Annette at AF3IRM's Women on the Wave National Summit. Photo Credit: Amina Hansford

Originally posted on Thursday, March 5, 2015 on Facebook Why I will march this Sunday, March 8th for International Women’s Day… I march for my mother. Because she is the rock and the foundation of our family. Because of her…

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#WhyWeMarch8 on International Women’s Day: Sumaq

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

Photo Credit: Shireen Alihaji

Originally posted February 28th on Facebook.   i am marching on march 8th because i have no other option. i was forced to learn to survive at a young age. experiencing and witnessing degradation and violation of women all throughout…

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#WhyWeMarch8 for International Women’s Day: Ivy

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

Ivy

Originally published March 5, 2015 on Facebook I am marching on Sunday alongside my Sisters in Affirm Gabnet, my parents Mario Quicho/Ida Quicho, my sister Melissa Quicho, and my dearest friends because they believe me. In high school I was raped.…

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#WhyWeMarch8 for International Women’s Day: Kelly

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

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  Originally posted February 26th on Facebook. Countdown to ‪#‎IWDLA2015‬ ‪#‎WhyWeMarch8‬ ‪#‎AF3IRM‬ 9 MORE DAYS Each day I will list one reason why I am marching on 3/8 with my AF3IRM sisters in LA. #1- I WILL MARCH on 3/8…

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#WhyWeMarch8 for International Women’s Day: Myra

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

Myra

Originally posted February 27th on Facebook. WHY I MARCH: Because AF3IRM awakened my feminist political identity at the age of 19 that I knew I had, but didn’t ever feel safe to express. These group of women have given me tools and…

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#WhyWeMarch8 for International Women’s Day: Jollene

by AF3IRM • March 7, 2015 • 0 Comments

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Originally posted February 26 on Facebook. WHY I MARCH: when I was 15 years old, I began to experience physical, emotional, sexual and verbal violence by my boyfriend. It lasted until I was almost 18. He hurt me profoundly. I…

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