Women's History Month
Featured Speakers
If you need fliers for these events, please contact Alana at 312-413-1025
Angela Bowen Jennifer Abod
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Thursday, February 26 Screening and Discussion 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cardinal Room,CCC |
Audre Lorde (1934-1992), author of several books
of poetry and prose, has been intrinsically important to the development
of second wave U.S. feminism, as well as serving as a catalyst for change
within and among numerous social movements. The Edge of Each Other’s
Battles: The Vision of Audre Lorde highlights her work, and focuses on
the complexity of women’s relationships with one another, particularly
the personal and political dynamics that race, culture, class, and sexuality
create amongst all women. Following the screening, film maker Jennifer
Abod and Angela Bowen, Lorde scholar and one of the film’s narrators,
will discuss the making of the documentary and the continuing relevance
of Lorde’s literary and political challenges to racism, sexism, classism,
and homophobia. Refreshments will be provided. Organized in conjunction
with Black History Month.
Amy Goodman
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Tuesday, March 2 Women’s History Month Opening Reception 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Illinois Room, CCC |
Host of “Democracy
Now!”, award-winning journalist Amy Goodman provides access to people
and perspectives rarely heard in the U.S. corporate-
sponsored media. Goodman will speak about the media’s role in politics,
particularly in the upcoming elections, highlighting how mass media impacts
the political process for selecting elected officials. She will also cover
what information the public is not getting on issues related to women
and discuss the resulting impact this has on women’s lives. Goodman
will conclude with identifying which media outlets provide more balanced
and credible reporting from a variety of perspectives. Presentation to
begin at 5:15 p.m. Free catered reception. Cohosted by the Chicago Public
Library and the City of Chicago’s Commission on Human Relations Advisory
Council on Women.
Achy Obejas
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Monday, March 8 Presentation and Reading — International
Women’s Day 12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Cardinal Room, CCC |
Writer Achy Obejas will present on sexuality in an international perspective within the context of her own life experience. Reading excerpts from one of her award-winning books,Obejas explores her Cuban identity and experience growing up in the U.S. and culminates with her return to her native country where issues of identity and culture intersect. Achy Obejas is the author of several books, including her most recent, Days of Awe. This event is coordinated in conjunction with the Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender Concerns’ Lunch N’ Learn Series. Reservation required. Please call (312) 413-1025.
Lynn M. Phillips
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Wednesday, March 17 Presentation and Panel Discussion Girls: Current Research and Issues 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cardinal Room,CCC |
Lynn M. Phillips, author of The Girl’s Report,
Flirting with Danger, and Speak for Yourself:What Girls Say about What
Girls Need,will provide an overview of her research on adolescent girls
and young women, highlighting the issues girls consider most pressing
and their suggestions for how adults can help. Following the presentation
will be a panel discussion with three UIC faculty members who do research
on girls in various fields. Melissa Gilliam will speak on girls’
health findings, Laurie Schaffner will address girls, violence, and the
criminal justice system, and Annette Henry will describe education research
on girls’ learning
in schools. Refreshments will be provided. Co-sponsored by Girl’s
Best Friend Foundation and Chicago Foundation for Women.