Author Archives: nashvillefeministcollective

My Body Is Mine: A March for Freedom from Sexual Violence

Posted on April 13, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

Thank you to everyone who joined the march for freedom against sexual violence on April 11, 2015! Here’s the story: Friday evening April 10th, we gathered for an art-making event at 8th & Argyle, a women-owned artists cooperative. We enjoyed music, … Continue reading →

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#NashvilleSAAM #StopViolencePeriod

Posted on April 2, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month For the month of April, Nashville Feminist Collective will be participating in the ‪#‎30DaysOfSAAM‬ - the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s (NSVRC) Instagram contest. For daily themes - check the NSVRC’s Facebook page, website, or this flyer. For graphics … Continue reading →

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Legislation to Watch This Session in TN

Posted on March 5, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

Following Women’s Day on the Hill yesterday we were inspired to put together a list of legislation that feminists might be interested in following, supporting, opposing, and/or lobbying. There are a whopping 12 bills (!!!) aimed at limiting abortion access, but there’s … Continue reading →

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First Ever Trans Visibility March in Tennessee

Posted on February 23, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

Yesterday, February 22nd, was the first ever trans visibility march in Tennessee. The event was planned by the Tennessee Trans Journey Project (TNTJ), headed by LaSaia Wade, Executive Director. LaSaia founded the organization last year in response to the killing of Gizzy … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of Feminist Jams and NFC’s First Tabling Event

Posted on February 15, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

Feminists turned out in droves on Friday, February 13th for She’s A Rebel: A Girl Group Tribute Concert at Mercy Lounge. And Nashville Feminist Collective tabled our first event on Saturday, February 14th at Red Violet Valentine’s. All in all, it was … Continue reading →

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February’s Feminist Trivia Packed the House

Posted on February 12, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

February’s trivia night had the highest turnout to-date! Brenda’s women’s co-operative debuted to great acclaim. She sold out of her fabulous vegan tamales and likewise, Missy sold out of her homemade vegan rosemary chocolate chip cookies. Feminists are a hungry bunch! Thank … Continue reading →

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NFC’s First Organizing Meeting

Posted on January 29, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

NFC’s Mission Statement: “A grassroots collective of people committed to building understanding, community, and power around issues of gender, identity, and experience.” For those of you who didn’t attend our organizing meeting, the main output was this powerful new mission statement. … Continue reading →

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Launch of Our New Website

Posted on January 29, 2015 by nashvillefeministcollective

Nashville Feminist Collective is excited to announce the launch of our new website! Find us on Google+

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