Hobby Lobby Protest Pre-Party
Come make signs with us as we prepare for the grand opening of Hobby Lobby Gainesville. We are joining a coalition of community groups to protest the Newberry Road opening on August 1, 2014. Two days before we are going to have a party at Wild Iris to get ready. National Women's Liberation-Gainesville Chapter will lead…
Students of Women’s Liberation Movement History and Theory Wanted
Over the next few months, National Women's Liberation will be working with Redstockings members and volunteers to revise and expand the organizer's class: "Women's Liberation: Where Do I Fit In?" This class was developed by Gainesville (FL) Women's Liberation and Redstockings using literature from the Redstockings Women's Liberation Archives for Action. Redstockings, with NWL assistance, will teach…
“Building Women’s Liberation Now” class to be offered in NYC
Building Women’s Liberation Now: Gems from the 1960s & Beyond for Radical Feminist Theory & Action Today A joint project of Redstockings and National Women's Liberation 10 weekly sessions: Thursdays, September 18th-November 20th, 7-9pm Fee: $45 (no one turned away for lack of funds) Sign up: Registration is now closed. No walk-in registrations will be accepted on site. This class is…
Join us for our first Fall meeting
Join the Gainesville Chapter of NWL for a general meeting. We'll be discussing the recent attacks against women on campus, the campus and community responses, and how feminists are responding. When: Wed., Sept. 24, 2014 at 5:30 Where: The Institute of Black Culture, 1510 W. University Ave. Directions: On W. Univ. Ave. directly across from…
Join us for an Action Planning Meeting
Are you tired of victim blaming and shaming when women report rape? Do you believe the University of Florida should be doing more to combat rape on campus? Are you ready to take action against rape and violence against women on campus and in our community? Join the Gainesville Chapter of NWL for an action…
Roe v. Wade Event Planning Committee Meeting
The Gainesville Chapter of National Women's Liberation (NWL) is beginning to plan our second annual Roe v. Wade anniversary & NWL benefit show in January. Last year's event- which featured local female-led bands, raffle prizes, political content, food, and drinks- was a huge success. Help us do it again and go further this year! Join…
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Show: A Benefit for National Women’s Liberation
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 Time: Doors open at 9pm, Show starts at 10pm Place: The Backyard at Boca Fiesta & Palomino The Gainesville Chapter of National Women's Liberation (NWL) invites you to join us for a Roe v. Wade anniversary & NWL benefit show. The event will feature Howleez, Guts and Letters. If you can't attend,…
NWL Consciousness-Raising Study Group
WHEN: Mondays, January 26, February 9, February 23 & March 9, 6pm to 8:30pm WHERE: Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures, “La Casita” 1504 W. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32603 FEE: $25 (no one turned away for lack of funds) This series of consciousness-raising study groups is for women who want to understand basic truths and political causes of…
Join NWL in NYC to Protest Street Harassment
Join National Women's Liberation and Redstockings for an action to raise consciousness about street and workplace harassment, sexist advertising and the connection between them. When: Saturday, February 7th, Noon-2 Where: Outside American Apparel, 704 Broadway, just north of West 4th Street, New York, NY (see on map) Call on men to stop harassing women and to…
Women of Color Caucus Meeting
Join us for our next Women of Color Caucus Meeting, Sat., February 21, 2015 at noon. We will be holding a consciousness-raising meeting in Gainesville, Florida and New York City at locations to be determined. We will be discussing our experiences with violence by answering the following questions: When have you been physically or verbally threatened or…