Every year, AF3IRM chapters observe Purple Rose Day in order to honor those impacted by sex trafficking and sexual exploitation and to renew our commitment to the work of ending gender-based violence. After some setbacks due to weather, we made it out to Aurora on February 17, and placed our memorial at the cross sections … Continue Reading ››
For our Sisters and Grandmothers: Purple Roses Up!
Contact:
Connie Huynh
National Chairperson, [email protected]
On February 14th of every year--what is widely recognized as Valentine’s Day in this place we call the U.S.--AF3IRM observes Purple Rose Day. While the rest of society partakes in (or rejects) the commodification of romance, every year on this day AF3IRM recommits to ending the commodification of women … Continue Reading ››
You survived. Next, we thrive.
Sisters,
Today we are breathing a momentary sigh of relief. A sigh that acknowledges the official transition of power from the 45th President of the United States to the 46th. Our families and communities are still reeling from this mismanaged pandemic and mourning our losses, so we may feel as if we’re far too numb … Continue Reading ››
On The 16th Day, We Rage
Today, December 10, marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We honor Las Mariposas—Patria, Minerva, María Teresa, and Dedé—the brave Mirabal sisters who fought a regime that ultimately cost them their lives. We also launched the Feminist Covid Diaries on Day 1 passing the mic to our members of primarily women of color … Continue Reading ››
Louder Than Our Vote, Women of Color Will Be Heard
“In order to rise from its own ashes, a Phoenix first must burn.” - Octavia Butler
Contact:
Connie Huynh
National Chairperson, [email protected]
Olivia Canlas
National Education Director, [email protected]
The fascist in power wishes to remain in power. That is why he spent 2020 mismanaging the pandemic and playing with our lives. That is why his party … Continue Reading ››