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A successful Holiday Sale for Rosie's Place!In preparation for our April 2017 trip to Rosie's Place, we decided not to just ask for donations again, but to provide our class mates with products that supported feminist ideas. With the help of the entire team we were able to create tee shirts, pins, tote bags, and bath bombs that were both ethically made and supported homeless women in the MetroWest area. The sale went fantastically, as we sold out of almost everything and made more than TWICE the cost to cater a meal at Rosie's!! The next best thing that could come out of our profits is a second trip to Rosie's Place, which we will keep you updated on in this page. Thank you to all who purchased our products and to those who worked hard to create them!
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Feature on Principal's ReportJust before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mr. Harrigan graciously hosted ur President Béla Ghosh on his report show with the broadcasting centre. This is a huge honor, and we were delighted to fall in the footsteps of Ali Chalmers and the cast of the school musical who are all incredible people. During the show we discussed the importance of intersectionality and diversity at Natick and expressed our interest in new members from different circles at NHS. Béla also promoted the MLK event that she spoke as a dignitary at, along with many spiritual leaders and inspiring speakers such as Jim Kates, who helped register voters during civil rights.
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Interview with Via PerkinsInterFem received the honor of being featured in the Local Town Pages for Natick in a tremendous article written by Via Perkins for their February 2017 issue. Via herself is an alum of Natick High School, so we were thrilled to have an opportunity to compare our past and present experiences. We were personally fascinated to hear about how Via, a biracial woman who knows first hand the meaning of intersectionality, views and experiences diversity in Natick. Apart from our meaningful exchange, InterFem also wants to give credit to both Via and the Natick Town Pages for including diversity work in your issue and placing our interview on the front page! We cannot stress enough how important it is for our town to prioritize talking about these issues and promoting diversity education. Thank you Via Perkins and the Local Town Pages!
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Presentation at Boston UniversityAfter meeting Professor Michael Siegel at the "No Racism in Natick" rally, members Bela Ghosh and Titi Scorzailo were honored to be invited to speak at one of Mr. Siegel's classes. Mr. Siegel teaches in the School of Public Heath at Boston University, so naturally racial tolerance is is always circulating his work. This trip was an incredibly meaningful experience for the members who attended, as Mr. Siegal gave a short tour of his office, introduced us to BU's Students of Color and LGBT groups over dinner, and finally invited us to both listen in on and speak at one of his graduate classes. The class and student groups were outstandingly welcoming, producing a productive and hopeful discussion, and sparking connections. Thank you to Boston University and Mr. Siegal for this amazing oppurtunity!
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Interfem in Daily NewsBill Shaner, a journalist for the MetroWest Daily News, visited an Interfem meeting for a feature story! We were so honored to be considered newsworthy, and loved meeting both Mr. Shaner and his photographer. In light of recent hateful events in our town, we applaud the MWDN's commitment to focusing on racism as a big issue and spreading positive messages. We discussed a demonstration in our school, and how we thought our NHS community reacted to the hate crimes. Feel free to read his article below!
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"No Racism in Natick" Rally ArticleRecently, three members of InterFem attended a rally in response to racist hate mail sent to a Natick resident. The letter used extremely violent language and derogatory speech towards one of our own members, this act of hate hitting close to home. As well as working with Mr. Harrigan and other teachers at Natick throughout the week, the club represented itself with Titi Scorzailo and Béla Ghosh who were speakers at the rally. Natick stands as an example for responding to hate with love, this protest echoing actions of the residents who proudly pinned peace flags on their doors after an anti-LGBT act occurred. This becomes yet another example of unity in the face of divisiveness.
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Titi Scorzailo (left) and Bela Ghosh (right) caught in a moment of vulnerability and reflection
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"Celebrate You" Art GalleryTo celebrate our first year as a club, we organized an outdoor art gallery centered on women's empowerment, celebrating diversity, and everything intersectional. The event was held in the courtyard, accompanied by the awesome DJ Eunice Dollette, and Mr. Turner's Chamber Singers. The all female Chambers group sang a beautiful a capella piece about the plight of women around the world. Later Kyle Chamberlain, Pablo Fernandez, and Kiana Harper presented powerful spoken word performances on male feminism, linguistic discrimination, and black intersectionality. Check out the folder below to see more images from the event, as well as write ups on the art pieces!
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Rosie's PlaceThis Valentines Day, we decided to show our love to the local women in need at Rosie's place in Boston! Rosie's Place is an organization that was founded in 1974, and has been acting provide sanctuary to poor and homeless women in the metro west area. Rosie's place was the first women's homeless shelter in the United States, providing opportunities, security, and a community as their mission. 15 of our group members helped to cater a meal during February, and immediately made connections with the inspiring women of Rosie's. We were honored to become a part of their outreach for the day, and have vowed tome back as soon as possible. Check out the link below for ways to donate, volunteer, or learn more.
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TEDx NatickWe recently collaborated with TEDxNatick, a temporary organization for smaller satellite platforms inspired by the widely popular Ted Talks. In January, Natick hosted a TEDx Event, or area specific presentation to celebrate local talent. In these talks speakers have only one uniting trait, their presentations are full of ideas that inspire. These talks are relatively short (18 mins or less) and are accessible to all with an open mind. For more information about TEDxNatick or TED Talks on a bigger scale click the button below, and don't forget to watch our very own Kianna Harper's talk!
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