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For Immediate Release
(March 23, 2009) In observance of Women's History Month in March, Armstrong Atlantic State University will host a panel discussion, "Making it Happen: Women, Grassroots and Change," on Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Compass Point Clubhouse on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. The event is free and the public is invited.
Serving as panelists will be representatives from several community organizations, including the Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood, Safe Shelter, A Working Woman in Need, Sisters of Mercy and First City Network.
The discussion will open with a reading of Rebecca Walker's 1992 article, "Becoming the Third Wave." In 1996, Walker co-founded the Third Wave Foundation to help build the next wave of the feminist movement. Her article illustrates the example of how one woman can let her voice be heard by standing up for herself and other women.
An example of women making a difference in Savannah is illustrated by A Working Woman in Need organization, founded on the ideas and dreams of one single woman, Sarahlyn Argrow, who will participate in the discussion.
Topics of discussion will include the historical highlights of each of the organizations, common obstacles faced and the importance of grassroots organizations to empower women in our community.
"In giving some perspective about the organizations and the challenges they face, we want to highlight the fact that many grassroots organizations were founded and are sustained by the hard work and commitment of a very small number of women," said Laura Cahill, event organizer and graduate assistant in AASU's Gender and Women's Studies program.
"Making it Happen" will illustrate the power of women-led grassroots organizations that can drive change in the Savannah community. A reception will follow immediately after the discussion.
AASU's Gender and Women's Studies program sponsors the program. For more information, contact Laura Cahill at 912.531.8326.
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For Immediate Release
Making it Happen: Women, Grassroots and Change is March 30
(March 23, 2009) In observance of Women's History Month in March, Armstrong Atlantic State University will host a panel discussion, "Making it Happen: Women, Grassroots and Change," on Monday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Compass Point Clubhouse on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. The event is free and the public is invited.
Serving as panelists will be representatives from several community organizations, including the Rape Crisis Center, Planned Parenthood, Safe Shelter, A Working Woman in Need, Sisters of Mercy and First City Network.
The discussion will open with a reading of Rebecca Walker's 1992 article, "Becoming the Third Wave." In 1996, Walker co-founded the Third Wave Foundation to help build the next wave of the feminist movement. Her article illustrates the example of how one woman can let her voice be heard by standing up for herself and other women.
An example of women making a difference in Savannah is illustrated by A Working Woman in Need organization, founded on the ideas and dreams of one single woman, Sarahlyn Argrow, who will participate in the discussion.
Topics of discussion will include the historical highlights of each of the organizations, common obstacles faced and the importance of grassroots organizations to empower women in our community.
"In giving some perspective about the organizations and the challenges they face, we want to highlight the fact that many grassroots organizations were founded and are sustained by the hard work and commitment of a very small number of women," said Laura Cahill, event organizer and graduate assistant in AASU's Gender and Women's Studies program.
"Making it Happen" will illustrate the power of women-led grassroots organizations that can drive change in the Savannah community. A reception will follow immediately after the discussion.
AASU's Gender and Women's Studies program sponsors the program. For more information, contact Laura Cahill at 912.531.8326.