The Women’s March in January may have seemed like an incredible moment of unity for feminists – but not really, according to local activist Jasmen Rogers.
Women of color remain sidelined by the movement, she says.
“We need this march because we cannot wait any longer for other movements to prioritize our lives.”
As we get back in contact with Puerto Rico, a sense of the damage is finally emerging.
Crucial things like drinking water, food, and gasoline are in short supply and even being rationed. The electrical grid will be down for months and cell service is severely limited. And the airports and harbors are damaged, making it hard to even get onto the island with supplies. The same is true across much of the Caribbean, which got hit with both Irma and Maria at their greatest strength.
WLRN has the latest info on how to contact family in Puerto Rico if you’re still struggling.
Here’s our list of ways you can help the Caribbean from SoFlo. It’s just the beginning, so let us know what we’re missing.
It’s National Yoga Month, y’all, and to celebrate, greenmonkey is hosting an oceanfront community flow at 1 Hotel. Ride out the end of September with some much-needed zen at Celebrate Good (YOGA) Times! tomorrow night.