What I did to overthrow sexism today. Are you challenging the status quo? Get in touch! I'm in East London, UK
~ LILI
I’ve been struggling to update this site recently as my life has been challenging in many new and different ways.
Feminism continues, of course.
Lately I’ve been organising feminist events via facebook out of ease, here are some links to upcoming events:
Vegan Feminist Friday, 25th February, venue to be confirmed (London)
Zines! a Crafty Feminist event
Hurrah!
Jan 19, 2011 @ 2:22 pm
On 18 Nov 2010, 6.30pm - 8pm: College Green, Westminster, SW1P
Join us to remember Black Friday. Bring a candle, a jamjar, a banner and a veil.
As the coalition strips away hard-fought rights, we invite you to a vigil to remember the Suffragettes and to commemorate the centenary of a turning point in their campaign. Remember the Suffragettes.
Invite your allies; join us!
Climate Rush is a brilliant organisation that I recently committed to joining; this will be the first event I attend.
Join us!
Nov 10, 2010 @ 2:17 am
I facilitated a workshop on eco-feminism for a group of 20-30 people at the Alternative Vegan Festival - nervewracking!
I felt very supported by my friends and I met some feminists I didn’t know before, so, hurray!
The main defining feature of the workshop seemed to be that we wanted to know more about this subject. I really feel like I barely know anything about it and, as I said in the workshop, I decided to do it because I want to explore and learn more about eco-feminism and no one else had said they would do one. (I do love DIY events - if you want something, you make it happen!)
I closed the workshop by inviting participants to commit to one thing they would do to end patriarchy and save the planet. I chose to join Climate Rush, whose tagline is “well-behaved women seldom make history” - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.
Climate Rush is a community of people who don’t want to sit back and do nothing, and who won’t let evil triumph. Non-violent, direct action, inspired by the Suffragettes.
So, I’ve just joined the mailing list and written this post; let’s get on with it.
:)
Nov 9, 2010 @ 2:59 am
Feminists UNITE for a night of queer performance at Bar Woteva, a free night out.
Come and join us at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Tuesday, 21st September. Which is practically now! We’ll be there by 8pm (doors open at 6pm), for a screening of a film about Woteva.
Some of us will be dressing up to get in on the performance vibe, but you certainly won’t be alone if you’re not costumed. :)
It’s 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY, roughly five minutes walk from Vauxhall station in South London.
Come, feminists, join us!
Sep 21, 2010 @ 1:49 am
Dancing, noms and musings on what might constitute “extreme lesbianism”.
Last week Tuesday, Feminists Unite! met again at Bonnington Cafe, for yummy vegan food and chat, followed by queer entertainment at Bar Woteva.
Next one will be two weeks from now on Tuesday, 21st September. Same time, different place. Join us!
Keep an eye out here for more details or email lili for an update.
Sep 8, 2010 @ 1:50 pm
Loads of creative ideas, warm laughter and supportive hugs.
Yesterday’s Feminists Unite! was so brilliant we’re going to have another one!
Tuesday, 31st August. Same time, different place. Join us!
Keep an eye out for more details or email lili for an update.
Aug 18, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
Magic of feminist summer school continues, join us Tuesday, 17th August, 5pm onwards ⇒
In London on Tuesday, 17th August? Come and join us!
When: Tuesday, 17th August, 5pm - 8pm
Where: inSpiral Lounge, 250 Camden High Street, Camden, London, NW1 8QS
Why: Feminism!
In the meantime, catch-up with the latest news about the Summer School, at UK Feminista, including presentations for the day, and maybe see you on the forums!
Aug 9, 2010 @ 4:41 am
Weekend of feminist education, empowerment and excitement
I was preparing to provide a comprehensive report on the amazingness that was feminist summer school. Instead, a friend and I have been supporting each other; because that’s what was most important tonight.
So, until tomorrow, here are a few links to some of the earliest pieces I’ve seen about UK Feminista’s Summer School; plus excellent footage from it.
Footage from our fabulously feminist summer school
Articles about our amazing weekend
Bonus link! My feminist tweeters reading list
“Every woman can be a feminist. Every woman.”
Aug 2, 2010 @ 2:06 am
Surrounding myself with 350 feminists at our summer school ⇒
The first day of the UK Feminista Summer School was brilliant.
I was really inspired by Denise from Eaves; to the extent that I decided I want to volunteer with that organisation. (It looks like they’re not looking for anyone at the moment; must remember to keep an eye out).
I didn’t like the focus on going through the government, law and police. I think it’s really important to be really knowledgeable about these things and I’m not at all interested in criticising other people’s tactics, but lobbying the government to be slightly less rubbish to women is not my kind of activism.
I was really inspired (again) to get cracking with an anarchafeminist free school in London. Please get in touch if you’d be interested with getting involved with something like that.
I loved the ladyfest workshop; it was inspiring and fun. I really felt empowered to create my own ladyfests now. BOUNCE!
I found some East London feminists and we talked about creativity ideas.
So, following on from those two points; Crafty Feminists might just come to life…
Incidentally, if you’re a self-defined woman with some connection to Hackney; why not consider joining us: Feminists of Hackney?
Looking forward to the second day!
Aug 1, 2010 @ 1:11 am
