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In celebration of International Women's Day, in March of 2009 and 2010, YWU took part in 'Weaving Ourselves Whole, a Gathering of Women of Color" (WOW). The WOW gathering was part of, "Women in Creativity" a series organized through the National Hispanic Cultural Center. The idea for WOW came from an understanding that "Women of Color have historically been marginalized and that we need to create spaces where we can have dialogue, share resources and skills, network, challenge and support one another, be creative, and celebrate" (WOW Womafesta).
YWU was part of a collective planning effort to make WOW happen. With the participation of more than twenty-five Women of Color writers, artists, healers, activists, dialogue-facilitators, performers, spiritualists, and dancers- March 7th was a day of fabulous workshops, discussions, and performances. WOW was an intergenerational event where Women of Color shared experiences and knowledge, gained new skills, and celebrated our lives!
As part of the WOW gathering, YWU organized a 'Women of Color Visual Art Exhibition'- we displayed wonderful pieces from New Mexican Women of Color Artists. YWU staff and members also facilitated WOW workshops: Panocha Plática, and Revolutionary Mothering!
The collective that brought you WOW is thinking about the possibilities for future Women of Color gatherings and events. If you are interested in bringing about more art/cultural spaces for Women of Color, email YWU at
mcadena@youngwomenunited.org.
Young Women United | P.O. Box 8490, Albuquerque, NM 87198 | 505.831.8930
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