USA: Free, safe, legal abortions now! Justice is ours to make!

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Free, safe, legal abortions now! Justice is ours to make!

July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A convening to exchange, unite, and strategize in defense of our lives.

The US state has launched a full-scale attack on our right to live in health and dignity. If we stand together, our power is much greater than theirs! Join us for a convening of organizers, activists, and people in struggle to discuss, strategize, and plan for the next stage of our fight. Full itinerary to come.

Childcare and activities for young people will be planned simultaneously. For in-person participation, please bring your proof of vaccination. For virtual participation, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.

SCHEDULE:
1:00 PM Doors open
1:20 PM Welcome
1:30 PM Panel discussion
3-5:00 PM Open mic (feat. Zamy Ma’a)
3-6:00 PM Screen printing
3:15 – 4:50 PM WORKSHOP: Community Organizing and Education
5:10 – 7:45 PM Film screening & discussion: The Janes
7:50 PM Closing remarks

PANELISTS

Jenice Fountain, Yellow Hammer Fund

Elizabeth Birrial, Breaking the Chains Magazine

Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, Partnership for Civil Justice Fund

Rachael Lorenzo, Indigenous Women

Kei Williams, artist and organizer

PARTICIPATE:

ART CALL: we call for artists to submit work that activates and highlights the struggle for safe and legal abortion and envisions the future of reproductive justice. These artworks will be displayed in our public exhibition.

OPEN MIC: we invite you to come through and share your poetry, spoken word, comedy, play an instrument or break into a dance.

Free, safe, legal abortions now! Justice is ours to make!
Start: Sunday, July 31, 2022 • 1:00 PM
End: Sunday, July 31, 2022 • 9:00 PM
The People’s Forum• 320 W 37TH ST, New York, NY 10009 US
Host Contact Info: Miya: miya.t peoplesforum.org

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