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Amelia Meman (they/them and she/her), GWST '15, is the interim director of the Women's Center. They have worked in the Women's Center as an intern, a student staff member, a volunteer, and now professional staff member. This is a loving retrospective on Take Back the Night (TBTN), written in the third spring semester where UMBC… Continue reading Take Back the Night, Forever and Always
In the absence of physical space to learn, create, and come together, the Women’s Center is taking Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) 2020 online. Each week during April, we will focus on a specific topic/theme as it relates to sexual violence awareness and prevention (see image below). Together, via out social media platforms like Facebook,Twitter,… Continue reading Virtual Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Deconstructing Rape Myths and Narratives (Week 2) Round-Up
Originally written and posted by sambam226 On April 18th 2019, the Women’s Center hosted the seventh annual Take Back the Night at UMBC. The night began with an introduction by the emcees Autumn, Calista and Women’s Center staff members, Samiksha and Morgan. Photo credit: Samiksha Manjani After the introduction was the survivor speak-out. The speak-out… Continue reading Take Back the Night 2019 Round-Up
Originally written and posted by SamBam226 on March 29, 2019 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women’s Center is hosting its seventh consecutive Take Back The Night (TBTN) on Thursday, April 13th. Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions about what Take Back the Night exactly is, why it looks the way it… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Take Back The Night & Craftivism
Originally written and posted on March 26, 2019sambam226 by sambam226 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women’s Center is hosting its 7th consecutive Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 18th. Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions about what Take Back the Night exactly is, why it looks the way it does,… Continue reading What You Need To Need Know: Take Back The Night & the Survivor Speak-Out 2019
Originally written and posted March 26th, 2019 by sambam226 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women’s Center is hosting its 6th consecutive Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 18th. Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions about what Take Back the Night exactly is, why it looks the way it does, and… Continue reading What You Need To Need Know: Take Back The Night & Why We March
A blog written by student staff member Sydney about her journey with understanding bodily boundaries, consent, and the perpetuation of rape culture in society. Including tips about consent in daily life and resources to stay informed and about how to talk to kids and other adults about the issue. If you would have asked… Continue reading Bodily boundaries or how the world told me I hated affection
On April 12th 2017, UMBC hosted Take Back the Night. The night began with an introduction by the emcees and march leaders, Morgan, Ellie, and Autumn, and Women’s Center staff member, Samiksha. Photo credit: Jaedon Huie After the introduction was the survivor speak-out. The speak-out is the heart and soul of Take Back the Night.… Continue reading Take Back the Night 2018 Roundup!
This post was originally created by Sydney Phillips last fall for Critical Social Justice: Rise and was posted to the Critical Social Justice blog. The Monument Quilt display was sadly rained out for CSJ, but we're excited to host it this April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We're sharing the old post with some additional details for… Continue reading What You Need to Know About The Monument Quilt
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women’s Center is hosting its 5th consecutive Take Back The Night (TBTN) on Thursday, April 13th. Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions about what Take Back the Night exactly is, why it looks the way it does, and how students can get involved. To […]
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