Women's History Month 2023

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Women's History Month 2023 Theme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”

The 2023 Women’s History theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” honors women storytellers in every community who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art, pursuing truth, and reflecting the human condition decade after decade.

For more information visit National Women's History Alliance.

Upcoming Events

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Organizing for Black Maternal Health in Rhode Island | March 15, 12:00 p.m.

Workshop on SISTA Fire's Campaign Strategy and Organizing Approach. In honor of Women's History Month, we are delighted to host SISTA Fire RI for a workshop about what it means to organize, why Black Maternal Health, and what SISTA Fire has accomplished. Snacks will be provided. Hosted by the Unity Center and Harambee.

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Women Veterans Panel | March 21, 12:30 p.m.

In honor of Women's History Month, please join us for a panel discussion on the experiences of women veterans.

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Towards Wage and Wealth Equity | March 22, 2:00 p.m.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is proud to present Kelly Nevins, CEO of Women's Fund of RI who will speak about wage issues women face in Rhode Island.

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Cooking Con Omi! A Demonstration by Omi Hopper | March 22, 5:00 p.m.

In honor of Women's History Month, Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and the Unity Center are delighted to host a cooking demonstration by Omi Hopper.

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“Porch Treasure”: Black American Storytelling as a Guidebook for Public Engagement | March 23, 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Clarissa J. Walker will discuss a kinship model of Black American storytelling, a model that is constructed by the agency and audience of African-derived tellers.

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