Los Angeles, California 2170 W. Washington Blvd. 323-732-6416
Public Hours at Solidarity Hall
Fridays 1- 5pm Sundays 12- 5pm
Study Groups Events Thursday, July 10, 7:00 pm
Upcoming International Feminist Conference
"The Persistent Power of Socialist Feminism"
Now is the time to mobilize women for revolutionary alternatives to capitalism. Radical Women’s 41st Anniversary Conference, October 3-6 in San Francisco, is an opportunity to grapple with ideas, examine the limitations of reformism, gain the confidence to challenge the system, and grow the ranks of socialist feminists. Radical Women's July 10th meeting will focus on how to build for the conference, as well as highlight the current women’s rights campaigns that will be discussed at this important international gathering. If you want to attend the conference, RW will work with you to make it possible. Don't miss this kick-off planning meeting!Cool summer meal, with vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for a $7.00 donation. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Off the 10 Freeway at Western Ave., on bus lines #30, 31 & 35. Solidarity Hall is air-conditioned.
For more information contact: 323-732-6416
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 pm
Eyewitness Report: V-Day in the Big Easy!
End violence against women and girls!
In April, thousands of feminist women and men gathered in New Orleans to mark the 10th anniversary of V-DAY. They chose the Big Easy to support the female survivors of Hurricane Katrina and of the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Congo. V-DAY originated from Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues, and is now a growing global movement to end the physical and mental abuse of females.Special guest speaker Patricia Todd, a librarian and committed feminist, will give a first-hand account of the New Orleans's V-Day action and its outcome.
Since this is also Gay Pride month, a tribute will be paid to the on-going struggle for full civil and human rights for all sexual minorities.
Summer supper, with vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for a $7.00 donation. Solidarity Hall, 2170 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Off the 10 Freeway at Western Ave., on bus lines #30, 31 & 35.
For more information contact: 323-732-6416, RadicalWomenLA@aol.com
Freedom Socialist Party
Join a weekly Rebel Reading Circle on
beginning Tuesday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.
Learn about the proud, but too often hidden, history of Chicanos in the U.S. Discover a wealth of little-known information about organizing by farmworkers, students and Chicana feminists in California. Relearn the hard-won lessons of historic labor strikes and boycotts by the United Farm Workers. Discuss the still debated question of Chicano identity.
Books may be purchased at the reading circle or call 323-732-6416, or order online at www.RedLetterPress.org.
The reading circles are free and will take place at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. (Off the 10 Freeway at Western, on bus lines 30, 31 and 35.) Solidarity Hall is air conditioned. Come to a few or all sessions.
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 p.m.
Stop Slumlords, Stop Proposition 98, Save Rent Control!
Californians are losing their homes in unprecedented numbers as the collapsing economy strains workers to the limit. Now, a coalition of big landlords, developers and mobile home park owners have paid millions to put Prop. 98 on the ballot. Their goal? To eliminate rent control and other renter protections throughout the state. Tenants'rights attorney Elena Popp will explain how you can join the battle to protect the hard-won right to decent, affordable housing for all.A hearty supper will be served for a donation. The meeting is at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. (Off the 10 Freeway at Western, on bus lines #30, 31 & 35.) For more information call 323-732-6416 or email lafsprw6@aol.com. Solidarity Hall is air conditioned
Radical Women
Thursday, May 22, 7:30 pm
“Comfort Women”: From Wartime Sex Slaves to Feminist Warriors
Japan's WWII era government created the "comfort women" system to service the Japanese military in the Asian countries it occupied. Thousands of Korean and other Asian women were kidnapped and then sold into virtual slavery. They endured back-breaking manual labor by day and serial rapes and torture at night. In 1991, one of the survivors came forward to expose this abuse and sparked an international campaign for redress. Survivors of these crimes have demanded reparations and an apology for the last 16 years. They have faced opposition from their own government, denial by the Japanese Prime Minister and sabotage by the U.S. government. Radical Women’s May meeting will discuss the role U.S. feminists can play in building this global human rights crusade.Spring supper, with vegetarian option, will be served at 6:30 p.m. for a $7.00 donation. Solidarity Hall, 2170 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. Off the 10 Freeway at Western Ave., on bus lines #30, 31 & 35. Solidarity Hall is air conditioned.
For more information contact: 323-732-6416, RadicalWomenLA@aol.com
or visit www.RadicalWomen.org.Freedom Socialist Party
Sunday, April 27, 6:00pm
Celebrate May Day at a book launch for “Viva la Raza”
Los Angeles feminist and archivist Yolanda Alaniz will talk about her new book, Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity and Resistance, which describes monumental labor battles, surveys the vibrant movement of the 1960s and '70s, and focuses unique attention on women and Latina/o lesbians and gays. The volume is co-authored with Megan Cornish and has a foreword by the esteemed Chicana/o Studies Professor and historian Rodolfo Acuña.A festive posole supper will be served at 5:00pm for a $9.00 donation. (Low income and work exchanges available.) The event is hosted by the Freedom Socialist Party and the National Comrades of Color Caucus and will take place at Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. (Off the 10 freeway, bus lines #30, 31, and 35.) Everyone is welcome. For information, call 323-732-6416 or email lafsprw6@aol.com.
Radical Women
Mondays, January 14 thru February 18, 7:00- 9:00 p.m.
Women As a Global Force for Revolution
This eye-opening 6-week study group will focus "Women's Emancipation & Permanent Revolution" and other writings by Marxist feminist theorist Murry Weiss. Explore how working women kicked off the 1917 Russian Revolution, led and radicalized the Black Civil Rights Movement and continue today to fight for union wages, nationalized healthcare and an end to sex discrimination all over the world!Donation is $2.00 per session. Hearty after-work snacks available at 6:30 p.m. for a donation. Solidarity Hall, 2170 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles (off the 10 Freeway at Western, on bus line #68).
For information or to acquire the text call 323-732-6416 or email RadicalWomenLA@aol.com.
