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"Take Back the Night" is a nationwide event that aims to stop sexual and domestic violence.

UMKC Organizations “Take Back the Night” to Participate in National Sexual Violence Awareness Month

Jazlyn Summers, Roo News Intern
April 17, 2024

 Join students as they “Take Back the Night,” one of the nation’s oldest worldwide movements against sexual violence this evening, Wednesday April 17.    The event will be held at the University Playhouse from 6:30-9:30 p.m., where participants can make signs, listen...

Women's Center student employees help their peers access useful resources the organization has to offer.

UMKC Women’s Center Launches Clothing Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Luis Marin, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023

  Throughout the month of October, the UMKC’s Women's Center is hosting a clothing drive in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.   According to graduate assistant Alison Kendall, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to debunk misconceptions...

Students participate in Operation Beautiful for Every Body is Beautiful Week.

Operation Beautiful is Spreading Positivity to UMKC

Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

  Vibrant and characterful post-it notes filled the Miller Nichols Library this week for Operation Beautiful, an event hosted by the UMKC Women’s Center for Every Body is Beautiful Week (EBIB).   Students had the opportunity to write positive messages and spread them...

Planned Parenthood offers a variety of services and helps people learn about their reproductive health.

Opinion: America is Failing Its Mothers

Aurora Wilson, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023

  It took three children’s deaths to bring national attention to postpartum care in America.    On Jan. 24,  Lindsay Clancy killed all three of her children and then attempted to end her life. Clancy survived the fall from a second-story window but is now permanently...

The “InterseXions and Identity” art exhibit is available for in-person or online viewing until April 16. (InterUrban ArtHouse)

UMKC Women’s Center and InterUrban Arthouse team up to create “InterseXions and Identity” Art Exhibit

Allison Harris
April 12, 2021

The UMKC Women’s Center and local art gallery InterUrban Arthouse are putting on an art exhibit this spring highlighting the unique experiences of women and femme-identifying artists in America. The show, viewable online or in person by appointment, is currently on display...

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