[Herstory] Oct-Nov CWLU Herstory E-Zine
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Hello: Welcome to the October-November issue of
the CWLU Herstory E-Zine. Please send us news
tips about upcoming events you know about. Also,
don't be shy. Send us news about yourself and
what you are doing. Feminist networking is part
of what we are about. Forward our E-Zine to
colleagues and friends who may want to subscribe.
Remember: Buy online from Women and Children
First Books the links from our homepage or the
Book section of the Marketplace. Look for the
Women and Children First logo. It's a great way
to buy gifts and we'll will earn a small but much
needed commission.
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ARC GALLERY IN CHICAGO TO HOST SHOWING OF CHICAGO
WOMEN'S GRAPHICS COLLECTIVE POSTERS
Mark your calendars. You are invited to a potluck
reception for -- Feminist Posters of the 1970s by
the Women's Graphics Collective - a collection of
40 original posters assembled by the Chicago
Women's Liberation Union Herstory Project.
RECEPTION - Friday, November 5, 6-9 pm. Show
dates - November 3-27, 2004 Location - ARC
Gallery 734 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL
312-733-2787
BRING DESSERTS AND APPETIZERS for our exhibit
room. There are no preparation facilities so what
you bring should be ready to eat. ARC Gallery
sells various drinks. Other women artists will be
exhibiting in November in other rooms.
The Chicago Women's Graphics Collective produced
over 50 silk-screened posters that explored
social and political issues from a feminist
viewpoint. These large colorful posters decorated
the offices and homes of feminists across North
America. They were printed by hand and sold for a
few dollars by the tens of thousands during the
rise of the Women's Liberation Movement in the
70s and 80s.
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HERSTORY PROJECT PARTICIPATES IN "OUTSPOKEN - CHICAGO'S FREE SPEECH TRADITION"
From October 1 to January 15, Chicagoans will be
celebrating our city's rich free speech tradition
with an exhibit at the Newberry Library and a
series of public events. Sponsored by the
Newberry Library and the Chicago Historical
Society, the exhibit features leaflets, posters,
letters, photos, news clippings, cartoons,
recordings, newpapers and other records of how
Chicagoans have spoken out for justice in the
face of opposition.
Among the exhibits is a CWLU poster advocating
economic justice for women, a photo of the
Chicago Women's Liberation Rock Band and the
original 33 1/3 vinyl LP recording of Mountain
Moving Day. Mountain Moving Day featured both the
Chicago and New Haven Women's Liberation Rock
Bands.
Please visit http://www.newberry.org/ for
information on how to visit the exhibit and
attend the many public programs that will be held
from October through January.
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RESEARCH HELP NEEDED ON THE 1970 WOMEN'S STRIKE FOR EQUALITY
Stephanie Gilmore is writing a book that will
include a chapter on the historic 1970 Women's
Strike for Equality organized by NOW. She is
collecting in-depth interviews, but has also put
together an online survey. If you participated in
the 1970 Strike for Equality, please visit
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/~sgilmore and fill out
her survey.
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"WORDS OF CHOICE" HEARD IN CHICAGO
On October 9 Chicagoans were able to hear the
voices of the pro-choice movement spoken by local
actors performing at the Las Manos Gallery on
Clark Street. The performance used the words of
Alix Olson, Justice Harry Blackmun, Emily Lyons,
Kathy Najimy former Jane member Judith Arcana,
and many more to present a night of theater,
spoken word, comedy, poetry, oral history and
journalism.
The event was sponsored by Chicago NOW.
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FORMER CWLU HEALTH ACTIVISTS TO SPEAK AT COLLEGE
OF DUPAGE WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION IN
2005
Mardge Cohen and Coral Norris will present the
keynote presentation for the Women's History
Month conference at the College of DuPage in
March 2005. Mardge is currently a physician at
Cook County Hospital and Coral is a math teacher
and carpenter. The women will use a PowerPoint
show developed by the women's health movement
history committee of the CWLU Herstory Project.
We'll provide more details as they become
available.
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ISSUE #24 OF THE RADICAL FEMINIST PUBLICATION "RAIN AND THUNDER" IS OUT
Some highlights of Issue #24 include:
* "The Politics of Lesbian-Only Space" by Christy Burbidge
* "The Invisibility of Women Prisoners' Resistance" by Vikki Law
* "Women, Terrorism, and the Male State" by Garine' Roubinian
* "Lidia Falcon: Spain's Most Outspoken Feminist" by Silvia Cuevas-Morales
* "Why Ageism is an Old Women's Issue" by The Old Women's Project
* "Why We're Not Getting Married" by Martha Ackelsberg and Judith Plaskow
For subscription information please contact:
Rain and Thunder
PO BOX 71883
Oakland, CA 94612
http://free.hostdepartment.com/R/RainAndThunder/
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SO WHAT'S NEW ON THE HERSTORY SITE?
We added historic photos by Kathy Mallin to our CWLU Herstory Gallery.
One batch of photos captures the excitement of
the 1975 Peoples' Health Fair held in Chicago's
Lakeview neighborhood . Sponsored by Rising Up
Angry, a Northside radical community group, the
Fair featured many exhibits, including a women's
health tent sponsored by the Chicago Women's
Liberation Union.
The other batch of photos was taken at the 1976
Socialist Feminist conference held in Yellow
Springs, Ohio. Over a thousand women attended the
conference. The CWLU was one of the principle
organizers.
We also updated our women's liberation timeline
with information provided by the Herstory women's
health group. Special thanks to Coral Norris for
compiling their research into a handy Excel
spreadsheet.
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BOOK!
GELLHORN: A 2OTH CENTURY LIFE by Carolyn
Moorehead is a biography of Martha Gellhorn, one
of America's most celebrated 20th century war
correspondents.
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WEB SURFIN' WITH THE HERSTORY PROJECT
Here are some web links of interest to feminists.
Please send us your favorite links. The Internet
is a huge place and it's easy to miss the buried
feminist treasures.
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http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/ww/
This collection explores women's roles in the US
economy between the Civil War and the Great
Depression. Working conditions, conditions in the
home and workplace, costs of living, recreation,
health and hygiene, conduct of life, policies and
regulations governing the workplace, and social
issues are all well documented by original source
materials.
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http://www.badjens.com/
Bad Jens is an online feminist newsletter out of Iran.
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http://riverbendblog.blogspot.com/
A weblog out of Iraq that looks at war and
politics from the point of view of one Baghdad
woman. Her latest entry talks about how Valium
has become one the first aid kit necessities of
the war.
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FEMINIST EVENTS AND ACTION CALENDAR
Women and Children First Bookstore is
celebrating its 25th anniversary on November 20
with an evening of great food and drink,
entertainment, and a fabulous silent auction
featuring personal memorabilia from many of the
legendary authors you've seen over the years at
the store.
Women and children First Bookstore also has a
great lineup of author appearances including
Julia Alvarez, Gish Jen, Linda Mizejewski,
Eleanor Taylor Bland.
Please visit http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com for a complete schedule.
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The Yellow Umbrella Tour comes to Chicago-- October 22
The Yellow Umbrella Tour is a traveling show that
raises money to fight cervical cancer. Founded by
musician Christine Baze, it recruits other
musicians for benefits in various cities.
The Double Door
October 22, 2004
Doors open 8:00 - Show 9:00
$15
1572 N. Milwaukee ·
Chicago, IL · 773.489.3160
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Isabel Allende will be speaking at the Field Museum-- October 25
Join world-renowned author Isabel Allende as she
recounts a life of love, writing and years spent
in South America.
Field Museum of Chicago
Monday, October 25, 2004
7pm
Reserved Seats: $24, members $22
General Admission: $20, members $18
Students/Educators: $15 (limited supply)
Call (312) 665-7400 for more info.
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The world premier of "Beyond Disability: The Fe Fe Stories"-- October 26
The Empowered Fe Fe's are a group of disabled
young women who have produced a video with the
help of Beyond Media and Access Living.
UIC Auditorium
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
October 26
7 until 8:30pm
Refreshments provided.
Call Susan at 312-253-7000 x121 or TTY: 312-253-7002 for more info.
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The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
Women's Empowerment Retreat comes to Chicago--
November 12-14
Founded in 1997 by Naomi Wolf and Margot Magowan,
the Woodhull Institute's guiding principle is
that power and idealism don't have to be mutually
exclusive.
Over 500 women have attended Woodhull Institute
retreats and learned advocacy and negotiation,
financial strategies, public speaking, and
ethical leadership. The Institute invites you to
join them in Chicago to discover what these women
have learned themselves: that you have the power
to change the world, and that Woodhull's
community of influential women will support you
as you do.
Wyndham Chicago,
633 North St. Clair, Chicago,IL
Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership Women's Empowerment Retreat
November 12-14, 2004
FRIDAY: Panel Discussion moderated by Naomi Wolf:
"True Beauty in the 21st Century" FREE and open
to the public.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Weekend retreat and
workshops, including modules led by Naomi Wolf,
Beth Fenton, Joan Finsilver, Karla
Jackson-Brewer, Helen Churko, Cheri Anisman,
Susan Devenyi, and Robin Stern
Registration Fee: $225; $175 for students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 2
Call 646-495-6060 or e-mail j_gandin at yahoo.com to
register. You may also visit the Institute's
website at http://www.woodhull.org/
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Using the Past to Shape the Future: Addressing
Civic Issues at Historic Sites, Museums, and
Cultural Centers-- November 18 and November 19
Organized by the Jane Addams Hull House Museum,
this conference is open to the public and
directed toward a variety of disciplines
including directors and staff of museums and
historic sites, program developers, community
groups, and historic preservation advocates. The
conference will present successful models of
civic dialogue from which participants will learn
how their institutions can help individuals and
communities address the issues most central to
their lives today.
Room 605,
Chicago Circle Center,
750 South Halsted,
OR the Hull-House Residents' Dining Hall, 800 South Halsted.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Registration 312-413-5353
http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/2004conference/
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LOOKING FOR A JOB OR INTERNSHIP?
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"That Take Ovaries" is looking for interns
"That Takes Ovaries" is a play that tells the
story of brash, brave bold women. Based upon the
book by Rivka Solomon, its has been performed
around the country. If you would like to do an
unpaid internship organizing performances, please
contact:
Rivka Solomon
Rivka at thattakesovaries.org
http://www.thattakesovaries.org
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The Feminist Majority Foundation maintains a
constantly updated database of employers looking
for feminists. Visit http://www.feminist.org and
look for "Career Center" on their homepage. They
also have a place to post your resume if you are
looking for a job. They have recently upgraded
their career section with some very useful
features, so check it out if you are on a job
search.
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LOOKING FOR A SERVICE?
Jane Curry's one woman performance of "Samantha
`Rastles' the Woman Question" is based on the
fictional works of 19th-century writer Marietta
Holley. Marietta Holley was compared to Mark
Twain in her time.
Jane Curry also performs other feminist one woman
shows, each of which uses women's history and
humor to educate, entertain, and address issues
of gender equity.
Nice Girls Don't Sweat
Miz Wizard's Science Secrets
Samantha "Rastles" the Woman Question
Just Say Know: Educating Females for the 21st Century
Sisters of the Quill and Skillet
Jane Curry
http://www.janecurry.com
jane at janecurry.com
612/729-6457 voice
612/729-2826 fax
Minneapolis, MN
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THAT'S IT FOR THIS ISSUE
Please send us any news about former CWLUers,
upcoming events and feminist happenings. We
depend on you to be our eyes and ears. Do you
need research assistance? Do you provide a
service? Do you need a service? Do you have a
cool project you need help with? Are you looking
for a job? Do you have a job to offer? Let us
know and we'll try to include it. Feminist
networking is part of what we are about. E-mail
infogal at cwluherstory.org with your contribution.
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"We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike
the roads in Robert Frost's familiar poem, they
are not equally fair. The road we have long been
traveling is deceptively easy, a smooth
superhighway on which we progress with great
speed, but at its end lies disaster." - Rachel
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