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March is past, but it's still important to remember the intersections of domestic violence and disability.
womenshistorymonth reblogged
March is past, but it's still important to remember the intersections of domestic violence and disability.
Sarah Breedlove, better known as Madam Charles Joseph Walker, born December 23, 1867.
She is considered the first female self-made millionaire in America. She made her fortune through the development of a cosmetics and haircare line for Black women.
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March is past, but it's still important to remember the intersections of domestic violence and disability.
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Healing isn't always linear <3
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This Women's History Month, help to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking by supporting Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven.
Donate today to allow Safe Haven staff to continue their good work in the community.
womenshistorymonth reblogged
This Women's History Month, help to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking and stalking by supporting Rape Crisis Domestic Violence Safe Haven.
Donate today to allow Safe Haven staff to continue their good work in the community.
Healing isn't always linear <3
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In the 1950s, Ella Fitzgerald was not allowed to play at Hollywoodβs most popular nightclub, Mocambo, because of her race. Marilyn Monroe, who was a big fan, called the owner and told him that if she booked Ella, Marilyn would be there every night β which guaranteed huge press coverage. He booked Ella, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night.
Ella said, βafter that, I never had to play at a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman β a little ahead of her time. And she didnβt know it.β
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Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
I wish men would decide if women are heavenly angels on high, or earthbound sculptures for their gardens. But either way, we're beauty for consumption.
In Rome in the year 1610, Artemisia grinds pigment for her father and secretly paints - beautiful portraits that all of the wealthy in Rome are in love with. The only problem is that no one knows that it is Artemisia doing the painting.
But after she is raped, Artemisia decides that she will live in the shadows no longer, choosing truth over silence.
He will not consume my every thought. I am a painter. I will paint. I will show you what a woman can do.
Daily Affirmation, 3/23/23
I am allowed to be loud. I am allowed to take up space. I deserve to be here, be present, and be heard.
Nearly 1.5 million high school students in the U.S. face physical abuse in a dating relationship in a given year.
Dating violence doesn't have to be the norm. Speak up. Speak out. End teen dating violence.
Have y'all ever heard of the FRIES acronym for consent?
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Unangax/Aleut hunter, Ivan Suvorov wearing a gut parka with a large harpoon, Umnak Island, Alaska in 1909.Β
The visor is called a Chagudax, and was worn when hunting on kayaks. It helped block sunlight (as well as light reflecting from snow) and was decorated to refer to social status.Β
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Eugenie Clark (1922-2015) was an ichthyologist best known for her research on shark behavior and pioneering SCUBA diving for research purposes. Popularly known as the Shark Lady, Clark was an advocate for marine conservation.
Learn more: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/may15/eugenie-clark.html https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/eugenie-clark-shark-lady
Just a few more cool pictures of a very cool woman
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Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance and I know we all have the same question: what can I do? Here are some ways that you can help protect reproductive rights for pregnant people in the U.S.
Donate to an Abortion Fund
If you follow THIS link to Act Blue, they will evenly split your donation between 29 abortion funds across the country OR you can choose just one or two to donate to from the following: Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund Fund Texas Choice Lilith Fund WV Free Hoosier Abortion Fund Holler Health Justice Kentucky Health Justice Network A Fund, Inc Women Have Options Missouri Abortion Fund Chelsea's Fund Arkansas Abortion Support Network New Orleans Abortion Fund North Dakota Women in Need Wisconsin Women's Medical Fund Utah Abortion Fund Northwest Abortion Access Fund Iowa Abortion Access Fund National Abortion Federation
Even $1 can be helpful if enough people donate. Don't ever think that your contribution won't be enough.
Share these Resources!
Abortion funds only work if people KNOW about them. Share these resources on social media, among your friends, at local colleges--anywhere where pregnant people who need help might be located. Find a protest/march/rally near you and GO
The best way to keep up to date on upcoming events like this is to follow organizations and community organizers whose goals align with yours on social media.
Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper This might not seem like a big deal, but being vocal is important. Not everyone is tuned in or even online at all. Let people know that this is happening. Draw support through channels other than social media! Find newspapers local to you and then go to this link to learn how to write your letter today!
This is by no means an exhaustive list but at least it's a start.
