Southern Girls Convention 2001

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Auburn Women's Organization and Free State Action are proud to announce the Third Annual SOUTHERN GIRLS' CONVENTION (SGC 2001), on the weekend of 
FRIDAY, JULY 20 - SUNDAY, JULY 22 (check your calendars!), at Auburn 
University in Auburn, Alabama! http://www.infoshop.org/southerngirls/home.html

WHY A SOUTHERN GIRLS' CONVENTION?

Because we live in rural towns overrun with religious piety. Because we 
live in big cities overrun with racial tension. Because we need to unite, 
create a network, and become empowered. Because we need to fight back 
against misogyny and violence against women. Because we reject the racist 
and sexist Southern Belle archetype and any passive, second place gender 
role thrust upon us. Because we are strong, intelligent, independent, and 
active young women who seek change in our communities. Because we refuse 
to be victims. Because we have an intrinsic desire to revolt.

WHAT KINDS OF WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED?

So far the following workshops are confirmed: 
**art, theater and radical action 
**a video showing of "big girls: big beautiful women in the adult entertainment industry" with a Q&A time with the filmmaker, sara mccool 
**Cheerleading for the Revolution 
**the destructive power of girl - girl competition 
**Foodways and Folkways 
**Gynomite:The Workshop. Write and perform your own pornerotic text! 
**Networking for Reproductive Health 
**origami fun: creative de-stressing 
**Peer-Education for Men and Ending Violence Against Women 
**Pickin' at the Soul: Writing and Performance for Women 
**Racism and Heterosexism: Making Connections 
**riot grrrl 
**sew yer own damn clothes
**wimmin of colour unite!
**zines are fun 
Visit our website at http://www.infoshop.org/southerngirls/workshops.html to see the complete list and the latest additions.

WHAT BANDS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED? 
**Geek Love - Tuscaloosa, AL - 
**Soophie Nun Squad - Kansas City & Little Rock - melodic punky rock racket 
**The Faux - Boston, MA - punk rock/digital hardcore/riot grrl 
**SBK - Lawrence, KS & Kansas City - punk rock kidarchy 
**Betty Blowtorch - Los Angeles, CA - Amplified Feminist Expression 
**Tracy Elliott - Atlanta, GA - Eclectofolkrockpopblues 
**Cliterati - Atlanta, GA - Queer Spoken Word Duo 
**The Nice Tries - Tallahassee, FL - acoustic girl pop
Visit our website at http://www.infoshop.org/southerngirls/bands.html to see the latest additions.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS AND TO HAVE YOUR BAND PLAY AT THE CONVENTION.  REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

http://www.infoshop.org/southerngirls/home.html

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Contact the Organizers at sgcalabama@hotmail.com if you have more questions.  Or send them a letter at P.O. Box 2956 Auburn, AL 36830.

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Third Annual Southern Girls' Convention * July 20-22 * Auburn, AL
Website: http://www.infoshop.org/southerngirls/home.html
Organizers can be contacted by e-mail at sgcalabama@hotmail.com

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