Has the Dobbs decision got you down? Are you wondering what you can do to save abortion as life-saving healthcre? We got you!
Join RISE: Healthy for Life this Sunday, July 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We’ll have snacks (feel free to add your contributions). We’ll have drinks (feel free to add your contributions). We’ll have attitude and commitment (feel free to add your contributions). If you need to come late or leave early, please do—we’d love to have you for at least part of the time!
This program is cosponsored by some of the most influential activists and advocates in the country. Come meet other social justice champions in person, find out what MEANINGFUL work we can do together, and help decide what next steps might be in our area!
A basic agenda for the day is:
10:55-11a Opening remarks and Welcome from Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead
11:00-6p Panels happen. There are a series of five, 45-minute conversations covering different areas of abortion advocacy. In between each panel discussion, there will be a 25 minute house party breakout session where you will discuss, brainstorm and take action with your house party mates.
1:20-3p BREAK—This might be a great time to run out and grab lunch.
5:30- 6:00p We close out the day with a robust Q/A session, comedy from the amazing Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and set you up for your next steps.
6:00-6:30 House Party Debrief
After you register someone will contact you with the event address.
Please invite folx you think would enjoy being with us. Also, this is an indoor event, and COVID numbers are up, so whether you are vaccinated or not, please consider wearing a mask any time you are not eating or drinking to keep us all fit for the fight ahead!