Then & NOW
This April, the Greater Grand Rapids chapter of NOW presents our second annual Then & NOW event, our increasingly popular fundraiser and friend-raiser, which brings a focus to the history of feminism in West Michigan and the future of where our movement is headed. The event is multi-faceted, consisting of a wine and cheese opening reception, a silent auction featuring donations from our generous and talented local businesses and artists, an essay contest, and a multimedia presentation containing interviews with West Michigan feminists. The theme of this year’s event is the six tenets of NOW—constitutional equality amendment, reproductive rights, anti-racism, LGBT rights, anti-violence, and economic justice—and if/how they are still relevant and important to feminism today. This theme is reflected in the essay contest: the writers are challenged to choose the tenet that they believe is the most important or relevant, either for feminism in general or to even just to them personally. This subject carries over to the interviews as well, with local feminists discussing their personal experience and importance of the tenets in their everyday lives.
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Loosemore Auditorium, GVSU Pew Campus (downtown Grand Rapids)
Questions? E-mail fundraising@nowgr.org for more information or to get involved!
For more information and ticket sales please contact Anna at fundraising@nowgr.org.
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