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Saturday July 28, 11 am - 6 pm: Second Annual Gender Equality Festival
By Alexa11221 | July 25, 2007
“That’s some nappy-headed hos there.” ˆ Don Imus, White/male/67
years old (4/4/2007)
“What up, ho? You got di*k suckin’ lips.” ˆ Unknown, Black/male/teen
(5/16/2007)
We can’t forget that we fight for gender equity because women have
the right to be safe and respected, whether the violence comes from
a national radio host or a teenage boy we pass on the street. Girls
for Gender Equity is proud to organize the Second Annual New York
City Gender Equality Festival on July 28th 11am - 6pm at Von King
Park in Brooklyn, NY.
Featuring performances by artists including
singer/songwriter Pamela Means, hip hop artist Carlethal, Women’s
Project theater group, and spoken word poets Urban Word NYC, the
Gender Equality Festival is a free public event for education,
networking, resource sharing, community interaction, arts and
recreation that is open to New Yorkers of all ages and genders.
“Despite it raining, over 200 people attended last year’s festival.
Everyone came because they recognize the importance of equity and
justice for people of all genders. We’re here to build a movement
based on cooperation and coalition building, and to create a world
where girls and women can live self-determined lives,” said Mandy
Van Deven, Associate Director of Girls for Gender Equity.
Over 70 community organizations will participate, offering workshops
on a wide variety of topics: responding to street harassment, zine
making, HIV/AIDS, self defense, youth leadership, online activism,
responding to police violence, reproductive justice, and more.
“NYC must come together to let everyone know we will not tolerate
discrimination or abuse against girls and women in any form, any
time, anywhere,” says Oraia Reid, co-founder of RightRides. In
addition to the activities, free food and prizes will also be given
out to those who attend.
For more information, contact Devon Claridge at 718-857-1393 or
info@ggenyc.org.
