Artist-Activists Reimagining Reproductive and Gender Justice

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How do women and gender non-conforming artists who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color decide to use their creative skills to bolster social justice movements? How does their work engage racial and economic justice to imagine new possibilities with and for their local communities and beyond? How do they bring this work into the academy and vice-versa?

During Women’s History Month, the UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center is hosting dialogues with artists, activists, and educators to explore these questions and inspire new ways to work collectively toward a better world.

Join us for a conversation with artists and community activists Ashley Dequilla, Queen Hibbler, and Onyx about how their work brings visibility to reproductive and gender justice movements. The discussion will be followed by a screenprinting party featuring a custom design by one of the participating artists. Please bring a t-shirt, tote bag, poster, or other items to have screen printed (we will have some shirts and bags available for free on a first-come, first-served basis).

Accessibility info:

• We ask that everyone wear a mask to protect our community’s health and safety.
• Lunch will be available for takeaway at the end of the program.
• Building and suite accessibility info is available on our website.

If you have any questions or access requests, please contact us at wlrc@uic.edu or 312-413-1025.

Hosted as part of WLRC’s celebration of Women’s History Month.