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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…