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      <title><![CDATA[Capital Pride General Meeting]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Capital Pride invites everyone to a general meeting a mixer centered on planning for the annual festival and parade in June. 7-8 p.m., Mova Lounge, 1435 P St. NW. 202-719-5304, capitalpride.org.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[GLAA Celebration]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance, a local non-partisan political lobbying group, meets at 7 p.m. at the Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW, to celebrate achievement of marriage equality in D.C. Non-members welcome. 202-667-5139; glaa.org.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Split This Rock Poetry Festival]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=126&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100310</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Split This Rock Poetry Festival invites poets, writers, artists, activists, dreamers, and all concerned world citizens to Washington, DC, for poetry, community building, and creative transformation as our country continues to grapple with two wars, a crippling economic crisis, and other social and environmental ills.

From March 10 through March 13, 2010, the festival will feature readings, workshops, panel discussions, youth programming, film, activism –- opportunities to speak out for social justice, imagine a way forward, and celebrate the many ways that poetry can act as an agent for social change.

Featured poets are Chris Abani, Lillian Allen, Sinan Antoon, Francisco Aragón, Jan Beatty, Martha Collins, Cornelius Eady, Martín Espada, Andrea Gibson, Allison Hedge Coke, Natalie Illum, Fady Joudah, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Richard McCann, Jeffrey McDaniel, Lenelle Moïse, Nancy Morejón, Mark Nowak, Wang Ping, Patricia Smith, Arthur Sze, Quincy Troupe, and Bruce Weigl.

For more information and to register: splitthisrock.org]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Office of Human Rights Intake Day]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The DC Center welcomes staff from the Office of Human Rights who will help attendants file discrimination complaints, during the Office of Human Rights Intake Day, 1-4 p.m., The Center, 1810 14th St. NW, thedccenter.org.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Split This Rock Poetry Festival]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=127&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100311</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ 	Split This Rock Poetry Festival invites poets, writers, artists, activists, dreamers, and all concerned world citizens to Washington, DC, for poetry, community building, and creative transformation as our country continues to grapple with two wars, a crippling economic crisis, and other social and environmental ills.

From March 10 through March 13, 2010, the festival will feature readings, workshops, panel discussions, youth programming, film, activism –- opportunities to speak out for social justice, imagine a way forward, and celebrate the many ways that poetry can act as an agent for social change.

Featured poets are Chris Abani, Lillian Allen, Sinan Antoon, Francisco Aragón, Jan Beatty, Martha Collins, Cornelius Eady, Martín Espada, Andrea Gibson, Allison Hedge Coke, Natalie Illum, Fady Joudah, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Richard McCann, Jeffrey McDaniel, Lenelle Moïse, Nancy Morejón, Mark Nowak, Wang Ping, Patricia Smith, Arthur Sze, Quincy Troupe, and Bruce Weigl.

For more information and to register: splitthisrock.org]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Presentation of DC Hollaback Mural at Chispa]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that we will be presenting our mural project at the upcoming Chispa!

When: Thursday, March 11th, 7:30pm
Where: the fridge dc
Rear Alley, 516 8th St SE
(Across the street from Matchbox; Eastern Market Metro)
Cover: $5, but the inspiration is free!

Join us to learn more about the HBDC!/CHARTS mural on public sexual harassment, why we want to use art to raise awareness about public sexual harassment,  and connect with other creatives and activists in the DC area about what they are dreaming and doing.

We are still looking for a home for our mural and on the hunt for private wall space in Columbia Heights/U Street. Have you seen a wall that you think is perfect for our mural or know someone that might be able to help us? Leave us a comment or email us at dchollaback@gmail.com]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Split This Rock Poetry Festival]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=128&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100312</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ 	Split This Rock Poetry Festival invites poets, writers, artists, activists, dreamers, and all concerned world citizens to Washington, DC, for poetry, community building, and creative transformation as our country continues to grapple with two wars, a crippling economic crisis, and other social and environmental ills.

From March 10 through March 13, 2010, the festival will feature readings, workshops, panel discussions, youth programming, film, activism –- opportunities to speak out for social justice, imagine a way forward, and celebrate the many ways that poetry can act as an agent for social change.

Featured poets are Chris Abani, Lillian Allen, Sinan Antoon, Francisco Aragón, Jan Beatty, Martha Collins, Cornelius Eady, Martín Espada, Andrea Gibson, Allison Hedge Coke, Natalie Illum, Fady Joudah, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Richard McCann, Jeffrey McDaniel, Lenelle Moïse, Nancy Morejón, Mark Nowak, Wang Ping, Patricia Smith, Arthur Sze, Quincy Troupe, and Bruce Weigl.

For more information and to register: splitthisrock.org]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Split This Rock Poetry Festival]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=129&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100313</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ 	Split This Rock Poetry Festival invites poets, writers, artists, activists, dreamers, and all concerned world citizens to Washington, DC, for poetry, community building, and creative transformation as our country continues to grapple with two wars, a crippling economic crisis, and other social and environmental ills.

From March 10 through March 13, 2010, the festival will feature readings, workshops, panel discussions, youth programming, film, activism –- opportunities to speak out for social justice, imagine a way forward, and celebrate the many ways that poetry can act as an agent for social change.

Featured poets are Chris Abani, Lillian Allen, Sinan Antoon, Francisco Aragón, Jan Beatty, Martha Collins, Cornelius Eady, Martín Espada, Andrea Gibson, Allison Hedge Coke, Natalie Illum, Fady Joudah, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Richard McCann, Jeffrey McDaniel, Lenelle Moïse, Nancy Morejón, Mark Nowak, Wang Ping, Patricia Smith, Arthur Sze, Quincy Troupe, and Bruce Weigl.

For more information and to register: splitthisrock.org]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Veiled Voices Screening and Discussion]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=806&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100318</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Join filmmaker and SOC Prof. Brigid Maher for a showing of Veiled Voices, her documentary on the challenges Muslim women face as they attempt to gain leadership roles within their religion.

A panel discussion following the film will include Maher; Margot Badran, a senior fellow at Georgetown University; Sarah Islam with KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights; and moderator and SPA Prof. Diane Singerman.

Contact:
Adell Crowe
202-885-2220 ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Self Defense for Middle Schoolers and Moms]]></title>
      <link>http://www.dcfeministcal.com/view_entry.php?id=797&amp;friendly=1&amp;rssuser=__public__&amp;date=20100320</link>
      <description><![CDATA[March 20, River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Middle schoolers

What does the class cover?

    *Prevention and awareness: things you can do to prevent or avoid an attack or abuse.

    *Assertiveness and verbal self-defense: using words and body language to stop obnoxious or intrusive behavior and to keep a situation from escalating.

    *Physical self-defense: techniques to end an attack and get to safety.

We learn all these skills and techniques through discussion, role-plays, exercises, drills and more.

This is not a martial arts class. You won’t have to practice for hours to learn practical skills. You will go home with techniques you can use immediately if you need to.                          

Who can take the class?

The class is designed for teen girls in middle school/junior high school, grades 6-7-8, and their mothers (or other adult relatives -- grandmother, cousin, older sister, godmother, etc.). All of our classes are tailored to the ages and life situations of the participants.

I’m short/overweight/not athletic. I have an injury or a disability. Can I do it?

Yes! Everyone can improve their skills and expand their options in case of an attempted attack. This is not martial arts, and you don’t have to be fit to use the techniques we teach. We teach skills that everyone can use every day to keep themselves safer.

Our teachers have experience teaching people from all walks of life, including those with physical limitations. Instructors will work with you to adapt the techniques to something that works for you.

Where and when is the class?

At River Road Unitarian, 6301 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817. There are directions at www.rruuc.org/Directions. It is Sat., March 20, 1:30-4:30 pm. Please come about 10 minutes early to complete some paperwork so we can start on time.

How much does it cost?

It’s $105 PER PAIR to register. (Let us know if you have an odd number of people.) There are limited reduced-fee slots for low-income people. Contact us if you can’t afford the full fee.

How do I register?

Pay by credit card using PayPal. You don’t have to have a PayPal account to use PayPal. Go to paypal.com, click on “send money”(it's in the second banner that runs across the top). In the “to who” field, put “lauren@defendyourself.org” and then click on “service.”

If you want to pay by check, contact us for the mailing address.

Either way you register, be sure to include your name, phone number(s), email, and the class you are registering for. If you register within a week before the class, please check to make sure you got in. Enrollment is limited.

If you are under 18 and do not have a parent or guardian coming with you, please let us know because you will also need to have a parent or guardian sign a permission form before the class.

What should I wear?

You can do self-defense in any clothes--if you are ever attacked, you won’t have time to change! Most students wear comfortable clothes. We only ask that you wear flat shoes to prevent sprained ankles. 

Who is the teacher?

Defend Yourself is dedicated to keeping people safer and sharing tools to help them empower themselves and live full lives.  

Lead instructor Lauren Taylor has studied and taught self-defense since 1985. She specializes in teaching self-defense to women, to people with disabilities, to LGBTQ people and to survivors of abuse and assault. She holds the rank of black belt in tae kwon do, a traditional Korean martial art.

I have more questions. Who can I talk to?

Call Lauren at 301-608-3708 or email her at lauren@defendyourself.org. We’re happy to talk and answer any more questions you have!

Hope to see you there!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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