Blog Entries tagged 'Culture'

Bitch Magazine has a brand new website

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Bitch Magazine has long been one of the brightest lights of feminist publishing. In an era that celebrates superficiality and cultivates stupidity, Bitch has the audacity to be both smart and entertaining. Focused on the intersection of feminism and culture, the publication not only wants its readers to think, it wants its them to take action as well.

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Judith Arcana is Coming to Town in August

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Writer and reproductive justice activist Judith Arcana will be in town on August 5 reading at the Peggy Notebart Nature Museum. Her appearence is part of the Chicago Public Library's Read Green-Live Green series.

Judith will be joined by Alison Swan, Susan Firer, Donna Seaman, Gail Louise Siegal and Judith Strasser for a lively reading that celebr [...]

Judith Arcana is Now Online with Her Own Web Site

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Judith Arcana has been a teacher and writer for many years. In the 1970's, she was a member of the Abortion Counseling Service for Women's Liberation, better known as Jane. Jane performed over 11,000 low costs safe abortions in the dark days before Roe v. Wade. She is still a reprodutive rights activist and speaks at colleges and a [...]

New Art Exhibit Includes Chicago Women's Graphics Collective Posters

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics has a new traveling poster show entitled "Reclaiming the 'F' Word: Posters on International Feminisms". The exhibition explores feminist movements since the 1970s by looking at domestic and international posters that address many approaches, goals, and issues.

Among the post [...]

The Chicago Dyke March is on the Move

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 30 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

This year the Chicago Dyke March will take place on Saturday June 28th, 2008. Gathering begins at 1:00 PM at 1800 South Halsted (Chicago Community Bank Park), and step off is at 2:30 PM. Attendees will then march down 18th street to rally at Harrison Park (1824 S. Wood).

All people, including allies to the community, are encouraged [...]

Planning a trip to the Bronx? Visit the Bronx Museum for some feminist art.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Making it Together exhibit explores an important chapter in recent history when women artists, inspired by the 1970s Feminist Movement, worked collectively in new ways to engage communities and address social issues.

Among those showcased are Suzanne Lacy and Leslie Labowitz, whose landmark, multi-part event Three Weeks in May (1977), re [...]

Turn Around America, One Video at a Time

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Our panel of celebrity judges will pick several of the winners, while visitors to the website will choose the recipient of the “Our America” award.

Plus, some of the winning videos will appear in television ads—in part to engage voters and 2008 political candidates in a national dialogue about what is necessary to get America back on track.

At a time when working people are struggling as never before—home foreclosures, bankruptcies, so [...]

Passover Bread for the Breadless

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

We received these passover reflections from poet, writer and historian Aurora Levins Morales. We asked her to share them with you. Aurora and her mom Rosario were both members of the Chicago Women's Liberation Union.

Dear Friends: Like other Jews around the world, I am preparing for Passover, our annual fe [...]

Don't miss Adrienne Rich at Northeastern Illinois University

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:03:00 +0100

Poet, essayist and activist Adrienne Rich will appear in Northeastern Illinois University's (NEIU) Presidential Lecture Series. Since receiving the Yale Younger Poets Award in 1951 at the age of 21, Adrienne Rich has not stopped writing in her distinct voice, with strength and conviction.This event is free and open to the [...]

Rebecca Solnit explains men who explain things

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Anyone who has ever had a conversation with a know-it-all knows how flustering and frustrating that can be. But somehow, the know-it-all man comes equipped his own special brand of arrogance and aggravation.

In her blog post entitled "Men Explain Things to Me" over at AlterNet , Rebecca Solnit relates her experiences with men who hold fo [...]

"Dump The Bosses Off Your Back" is ready for your cd player

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Labor singer Anne Feeney's new cd "Dump the Bosses off Your Back" is now available at CDBaby and Anne assures us that its her best cd yet. For those of you unfamiliar with Anne Feeney's music, you are in for a real treat. If you don't believe me, head on over to her website and listen to some of her MP3 [...]

I was a Teenage Feminist is now online for your viewing pleasure

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:00:00 +0100

When did feminism become the "F" word in todays modern world? Film maker Therese Schecter tries to answer that question in her movie, 'I was a Teenage Feminist". Armed with interviews and music by Ani DiFranco, Gina Young, Moxie Starpark and Helen Reddy, the film has earned great reviews from Bitch Magazine, Yahoo [...]

Girls Rock! at the Music Box starting March 7

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:00:00 +0100

The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls is a place where 8-18 year olds come from all over the country to learn Rock DIY-style--forming bands, writing songs and building community, and “Girls Rock !” is the movie about their journey.

Film makers Arne Johnson and Shane King have put together a story that focuses on 4 girls at the camp learning how to be the people they really are as they make a whole lot of joyful noise.

The film opens in Chicago at the Music Box The [...]

Are you a Marjane Satrapi fan?

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Call for contributions for an edited essay collection on Marjane Satrapi’s works (film, literature, and art).

Satrapi's autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis, was an instant success in France and the U.S. It has garnered numerous book prizes, and the animated film version was awarded the Grand Prize of the Jury at the 2007 Canne [...]

Wife Swap Update (Ugh...)

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Some of you may remember when the Herstory Project was contacted about being on the ABC TV show Wife Swap, when moms get to change families. They wanted a "feminist" and we politely ignored them.

Well apparently they found their feminist if the season premiere is any indication. For the terminally curious, you can se [...]

Let's help Anne Feeney get her new CD out

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0100

Labor singer Anne Feeney would love to finish her new CD "Dump the Bosses Off Your Back", but is still short of $$$. If you can help, send $100 to Anne Feeney, 2240 Milligan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. She'll put your name on the liner notes as a TY.

Anne will be leading 3 music/history/politics and poetry tours of weste [...]

Remember your sisters...

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0100

'Don't forget your Sisters,' she advised, swirling the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. 'They'll be more important as you get older. No matter how much you love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may have, you are still going to need Sisters. Remember to go places with them now and then; do things with them.'

'Remember that 'Sisters' means ALL the women... your girlfriends, your daughters, a [...]

Looking for a holiday gift? Think Kristin.

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:44:27 +0100

Singer Kristin Lems has a new 26 song double-CD called Equality Road that has some of her best vintage material including a number of songs that celebrate feminism. You can order the CD online from CD Baby for $19.95. Don't forget to also visit Kristin's website to get her live performance schedule. She is a dynamic and engaging [...]

We miss Grace Paley

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:14:05 +0100

Grace Paley, one of our finest writers, passed away last August. To celebrate her life and work, Judith Arcana has helped organize an 85th birthday party on the evening of December 11 at Broadway Books in NE Portland OR. Judith Arcana is the author of Grace Paley's Life Stories; a Literary Biography.

If you miss Grace P [...]

EMMA is coming to Chicago

infogal@cwluherstory.org — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:00:00 +0100

EMMA, a play by Howard Zinn about the renowned American anarchist Emma Goldman will be opening at the Trap Door Theater on October 18 in Chicago. For more detailed info please visit their website.

It is being directed by Kate Hendrickson, the daughter of Ayrie Moore, who belonged to the Chicago Women's Liberation Union (CWLU) and Rising Up Angry.

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