Tagged - Women
agriculture
Mujeres Divinas NUEVA York seek feminist change for migrant farmworkers
“I think we’re in a time where as women, we should be helping each other, not pitting ourselves against each other. Because we know when we see women coming together, and uniting, we can change not only our community but the world.” Read More
activism
Presentation explores role of Black women in suffrage movement
SUNY Oneonta Assistant Professor of History Dr. Susan Goodier began her lecture by emphasizing the importance of telling the stories of Black suffragists. She said that they should be “household names, like the names of white suffragists.” Read More
African American Studies
AAS professor Tinsely visits UR, speaks on black femme revolution
Last Monday, the typically black office chairs in the Humanities Center were stitched with sayings like “here to stay,” “evolve your mind,” “let’s be angry,” and “we are here” in colorful thread. The room was ready for a presentation by Omise’eke Natasha Tinsely. Tinsely, a professor of African American studies at USC Santa Barbara, visited […]
Race
Womanist Club talks racial fetishes
Is dating or attraction based on race okay? Is it just a preference or a sign of something more sinister? On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Womanist Club hosted a session dedicated to these questions and the topic of racial fetishization. Senior and Womanist Club business manager Gersie Gonsalves-Domond said that she felt racial fetishization was […]
representation
Want to see gender inequality at UR? Look at the sculptures.
“People we honor seem to be more and more men, white men in particular [...] We have hundreds of women alumni who are super important. Where are they?” Read More
Women
First women of color caucus meets with a hope to gain traction
Drawing inspiration from the principles of Kwanzaa, graduate student Destiny Maitland started the Women of Color Caucus as a way to connect women of color not just on campus but in the Rochester community. The women were also inspired by the legacy of the Women of Color Circle, which started in 2012 after the killing […]
Politics
After Slaughter’s passing, local female leaders discuss careers in politics
When discussing their inspirations for taking a step into politics, some of panelists acknowledged the long legacy of female leadership in Monroe County. Mayor Warren alluded to the fact that the city has a history of being “progressive” and “forward thinking.” Read More
