women’s Convention 2022
REFECTIONS
The 2022 Women’s Convention in Houston was a conference of 1700 delegates and attendees from 40 states with 10,000 online participants – who shared values, experience, and culture – gathered to help heal the wounds from the pandemic, economic depression, and a history of racism in order to build a nation that works for all of us. Hear what some of the attendees had to say after they returned home.
Empowering. Educating. I went not sure of what I could do locally, returned knowing how I can make a difference in my Town. — Chelsea C, Muskogee, OK
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I rate the experience a 5. This was my first event like this. Being there for something bigger than myself or just one individual was so powerful. Seeing the turnout of attendees there to be educated and involved was really a sight to see. It was a great experience. — Demetri B, Philadelphia, PA
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Loved the sessions, the keynotes, and Social Justice. I felt safe and welcomed in all spaces. — Melanie W, Saint Paul, MN
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Seeing we are not alone is so helpful. Meeting people from all over to hear their different experiences and brainstorming together on how to save what we do love is amazing. — Erin R, Brandon, MS
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I live in the state of Florida and I really needed this weekend away!!! It was so inspiring. It gave me hope for our future. So many of us like minded people. Best time!!! — Nicole B, Palm Harbor, FL
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I am so grateful that I received a full scholarship to attend (from California). I learned so much and needed to feel the camaraderie of other women who are just as upset as I am about the Supreme Court decision! It was so well organized. I am completely committed to doing whether I can to fight for choice and reproductive justice! — Elizabeth B, San Ramom, CA
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I had a fabulous time, This was the best thing I could of ever done thank you. The Convention was so Empowering it made me cry, I felt a lot stronger as a Feminist, and the power we all had together was amazing I didn't want to go home. I feel so much stronger in my town filled with rightwingers, Thank you and Im doing my best to get to Washington in October. — Laura C, Mt Morris, NY
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The convention was an amazing opportunity to network and learn new skills about organizing and mobilizing. It was also incredibly affirming and revitalizing as it showed me how many people are working and thinking in the same way as sometimes this work can feel draining and a bit isolated in spaces. — Kara C, St Cloud, MN