Save the date. Location TBD.
xoxo
Myra & Leila
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Commemorating the 1969 Redstockings Abortion Speakout
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1969 Redstockings Abortion Speakout, where women first spoke publicly about their then-illegal abortions.
Women testified about their dangerous experiences with back-alley abortions, or having to bring a pregnancy to term and give the baby up for adoption. The historic event took place here in the West Village to a crowd of 300 people. Speakouts then spread around the country like wildfire, sparking the Women's Liberation Movement that has won us Roe and so much more.
Panelists will discuss this historic event and we will honor veteran feminists Ros Baxandall and Susan Brownmiller, who both attended the original '69 speakout. Baxandall courageously spoke out about her own experiences in '69 and Brownmiller wrote an article about the speakout for the Village Voice, Everywoman's Abortions: 'The Oppressor is Man.' With this backdrop, the event will explore how we can use this history in our activism today to win more. Literature and CDs from the Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action will be available for sale at a low cost (all proceeds benefit the Archive).
Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2009 from 7 - 8:30pm
Location: Judson Memorial Church
239 Thompson St (at West 3rd St) in the Assembly Hall
Subway: ACE/BDFV to West 4th
More Information: Erin Mahoney at 646-853-7100, birthcontrolproject@gmail.com
Sponsored by: The Women's Liberation Birth Control Project and Social Wage Committee with inspiration and source materials from the Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action
Cosponsors: New Jersey National Organization for Women, Brooklyn-Queens National Organization for Women, Center for Constitutional Rights, Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action, Fordham Chapter of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, Joy of Resistance Multicultural Feminist Radio on WBAI 99.5fm, A Better Balance, and Judson Memorial Church
Women testified about their dangerous experiences with back-alley abortions, or having to bring a pregnancy to term and give the baby up for adoption. The historic event took place here in the West Village to a crowd of 300 people. Speakouts then spread around the country like wildfire, sparking the Women's Liberation Movement that has won us Roe and so much more.
Panelists will discuss this historic event and we will honor veteran feminists Ros Baxandall and Susan Brownmiller, who both attended the original '69 speakout. Baxandall courageously spoke out about her own experiences in '69 and Brownmiller wrote an article about the speakout for the Village Voice, Everywoman's Abortions: 'The Oppressor is Man.' With this backdrop, the event will explore how we can use this history in our activism today to win more. Literature and CDs from the Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action will be available for sale at a low cost (all proceeds benefit the Archive).
Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2009 from 7 - 8:30pm
Location: Judson Memorial Church
239 Thompson St (at West 3rd St) in the Assembly Hall
Subway: ACE/BDFV to West 4th
More Information: Erin Mahoney at 646-853-7100, birthcontrolproject@gmail.com
Sponsored by: The Women's Liberation Birth Control Project and Social Wage Committee with inspiration and source materials from the Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action
Cosponsors: New Jersey National Organization for Women, Brooklyn-Queens National Organization for Women, Center for Constitutional Rights, Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action, Fordham Chapter of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, Joy of Resistance Multicultural Feminist Radio on WBAI 99.5fm, A Better Balance, and Judson Memorial Church
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sense and Sexuality: What Doctors Want You to Know About Your 16-to 26-Year-Old’s Sexual Health
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health invites you to Sense and Sexuality: What Doctors Want You to Know About Your 16-to 26-Year-Old’s Sexual Health. Join us on March 5 for an evening of wine, hors doeuvres, and conversation with a panel of physicians to discuss sexual health concerns for young adults.
Topics to be addressed include birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and more. Not just for parents, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the sexual health concerns facing today’s young adults.
March 5, 2009
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
The New-York Historical Society
177 Central Park West (at 77th Street)
New York City
Please visit http://www.prch.org/sense-and-sexuality to reserve your space today! Please email Elizabeth@prch.org for more information about the event.
Topics to be addressed include birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and more. Not just for parents, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about the sexual health concerns facing today’s young adults.
March 5, 2009
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
The New-York Historical Society
177 Central Park West (at 77th Street)
New York City
Please visit http://www.prch.org/sense-and-sexuality to reserve your space today! Please email Elizabeth@prch.org for more information about the event.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
"Politics, Sex, and Cocktails"
A Cocktail Party to Benefit Planned Parenthood NYC
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Retreat
37 W. 17th Street
New York, NY
Talk politics directly with your City Council Members and get the scoop on how they plan to protect Reproductive Rights in 2009.
21 and over.
$20 - Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund, the political wing of Planned Parenthood of New York City
Space is limited. Reserve your ticket today at
http://www.ppaction.org/ppnycaf/events/psc/details.tcl
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Retreat
37 W. 17th Street
New York, NY
Talk politics directly with your City Council Members and get the scoop on how they plan to protect Reproductive Rights in 2009.
21 and over.
$20 - Proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund, the political wing of Planned Parenthood of New York City
Space is limited. Reserve your ticket today at
http://www.ppaction.org/ppnycaf/events/psc/details.tcl
Benefit Party to Celebrate the Nation’s New First Lady
Three Brooklyn-based, feminist organizations— Girls for Gender Equity (GGE), RightRides, and Students Active For Ending Rape (SAFER)—have joined forces for “First Lady,” a benefit party to celebrate the county’s new First Lady and support the exciting and innovative work of these local grassroots groups. The party, featuring DJ Barney Iller, will take place at Trophy Bar in Brooklyn on Thursday, February 12, from 7-10pm.
The suggested $10 donation will directly support the work of these organizations, and donors will receive free drink tickets from 7-8pm. The event will also feature Bush’s Yard Sale, a silent auction dedicated to getting rid of the old to fund the new, as well as a short documentary by Jonah Levy highlighting the work of the recipient organizations through the lens of possibilities that the Obamas bring to our future. A team of community organizers will greet attendees and provide information about volunteer opportunities, along with other ways to get involved in building safer and more just communities.
Directions:
Trophy Bar, 351 Broadway (between Rodney and Keap), Brooklyn.
J/M/Z train to Marcy Ave., walk 1 block east on Broadway; G train to Broadway, walk 4 blocks west on Broadway.
The suggested $10 donation will directly support the work of these organizations, and donors will receive free drink tickets from 7-8pm. The event will also feature Bush’s Yard Sale, a silent auction dedicated to getting rid of the old to fund the new, as well as a short documentary by Jonah Levy highlighting the work of the recipient organizations through the lens of possibilities that the Obamas bring to our future. A team of community organizers will greet attendees and provide information about volunteer opportunities, along with other ways to get involved in building safer and more just communities.
Directions:
Trophy Bar, 351 Broadway (between Rodney and Keap), Brooklyn.
J/M/Z train to Marcy Ave., walk 1 block east on Broadway; G train to Broadway, walk 4 blocks west on Broadway.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Happy Hour this Tuesday!
Repro Health Happy Hour is this TUESDAY, January 27th at Pacific Standard Bar on 4th Ave. in Brooklyn! See below for details..
Come join us for a drink to celebrate the exciting new year!
Cheers
Come join us for a drink to celebrate the exciting new year!
Cheers
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