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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:14.0pt">The Women of Color Leadership Network
Presents: </span></b><br>
<b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt">Body Politics 2013</span></i></b><br>
<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">an Award Winning Original
Production by and about Women of Color </span></b><b><i><span
style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:14.0pt">10<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Show-
Featuring<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:14.0pt">Body Politics Documentary &
Performance<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:14.0pt">8 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b><span
style="font-size:14.0pt">March 29 and 30th in the Campus
Center Auditorium</span></b><br>
<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">University of Massachusetts
Amherst<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><br>
</span>The Women of Color Leadership Network, a program of the
Center for Women & Community at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst proudly presents <b><i>10<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary Body Politics</i></b>, an award winning original
theater production by and about women of color. <b><i>Body
Politics</i></b> explores a range of contemporary issues
including: the intersectionality of social identities, cultural
appropriation, discrimination and racism, manifestations of
internalized oppression, sexuality, violence, as well as feelings
around body image, hair texture, skin color and self esteem. These
issues are presented with a serious intellectual and emotional
commitment as well as wisdom and humor. Sisterhood, pride, courage
and resistance are woven throughout the tapestry of this
production.<br>
<br>
<b><i>Body Politics 2013</i></b> features a documentary about <b><i>Body
Politics</i></b> over the years through the eyes of a number
of participants in the program for the last 10 years. This year’s
show will also include performances by four women of color who
have worked with one another throughout the Fall semester to share
their stories and perspectives through storytelling and creative
writing. The projects culminated in the creation of this year’s
production. Leslie Saulsberry, a doctoral candidate at the School
of Education here at UMass, has been the facilitator for <b><i>Body
Politics 2013</i></b>. Beverly Eugene and Tiffany Joseph,
former participants for multiple years in the program, serve as
the Artistic Directors of <b><i>Body Politics</i></b> production
for this year.<br>
<br>
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The film screening and performances will take
place on <b>March 29th and 30th at 8 PM in Campus Center
Auditorium, UMass Amherst. </b>The doors open at 7:30 PM. <b>This
event is free and open to the public and wheelchair accessible.</b>
Donations are always appreciated and everyone is welcome!<br>
<br>
For information about the Women of Color Leadership Network and
the Center for Women & Community call: 545-1671 or 545-0883.<br>
<br>
<b><i>Body Politics 2013</i></b><i> </i>is made possible with
support from: The UMass Arts Council.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#E36C0A">PLEASE
NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt">: <a href="mailto:hrmari@umass.edu">hrmari@umass.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Hind
Mari, Ed. D, Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Women
of Color Leadership Network<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Center
for Women & Community<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">[Formerly
Everywoman's Center]<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">127
New Africa House<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">UMass-Amherst<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family:
"Courier New";">Amherst, MA 01003<o:p></o:p><br>
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">(413)
545-1670<o:p> <br>
</o:p></span></p>
<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New""><a
href="http://www.umass.edu/ewc/programs/wocln"><span
style="color:blue">www.umass.edu/ewc/programs/wocln</span></a></span>
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