The In Other Words Blog
A new model at In Other Words
HELLO THERE, FEMINIST COMMUNITY! The last few months at In Other Words Feminist Community Center have been a wild (and probably pretty confusing) feminist rollercoaster of transitions and changes. Thank you for the groundswell of support during our fall 2014 fundraising campaign, which …
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Portland Feminist Meet Up: April 2015 recap!
Bring Your Own Brunch (BYOB) Portland Feminist Meet-up is a discussion and community-building gathering for feminists in the Portland Metro Area. Each month is a different discussion topic, and each month brings new refreshing feminist energy to In Other Words. The gatherings have …
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Letter to a Young Transperson
Well said.
The Perilously Poetic Women of Dancing Girl Press
What is the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done for your writing? That is what Laura Christina Dunn, author of newly-released Spider Blue, wanted each of her fellow Dancing Girl Press poets to share on Friday night with their packed-house audience at In Other Words. …
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5 Indie Hipster Things to Do in Portland
Thanks to feminist blogger Shannen Roberts for including us in this blog post about 5 feminist things to do with your Portland weekends!
Open letter from Board of Directors: a step towards social responsibility
Now is the time to implement a plan to become socially responsible. The board of directors feels like the best thing we can do is step aside and make room for a more diverse-intersectional Board.
Pudge PDX Bookworm Photoshoot
In case you missed it, here’s the incredible “Bookworm Photoshoot” done recently by Pudge PDX at In Other Words Feminist Community Center. Bookworm Photoshoot! Pudge PDX is all about body empowerment and they have an uplifting message which you can learn more about and …
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Open letter from Board of Directors: invitation to upcoming meetings
Please see below for an open letter from the board of directors asking for your commitment to coming to the space for meetings to engage in constructive dialogue, coalition-building, problem-solving, and discussion.
Spring has arrived!!! Women Songwriters Night Recap
Spring sprang this past weekend at In Other Words, gently and serenely, as we welcomed a very special event into the space entitled “Women Songwriters Night” and hosted by Avery Hill. Hill is a singer/songwriter herself, who has a new collection coming out entitled …
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March 2015 Board of Directors meeting!
Our new board of directors has been working hard helping us lead and streamline our forward motion towards sustainability in terms of finances and volunteer capacity for our bold brave fierce feminist space!