The Cannabis Women's Alliance [http://WWW.cannabiswomensalliance.com]
is acutely aware of the unusual times in which we are living, and the
unique set of challenges we face as women. Join us as we move into
action on Wednesday, March 15th at 6pm in SEATTLE, with leading
activists in cannabis and women’s rights, with a focus on
intersectionality.Our Mistress of Ceremonies, SHAWN DENAE
[https://www.marijuanaventure.com/living-dream-shawn-denae-3/] of
Washington Bud Company, will lead us in an evening of education,
empowerment and action. Our keynote speaker for the evening is no
stranger to ACTIVISM IN SEATTLE. LYNN DOMINGO
[http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/lynn_domingo.htm] is a Political
Science and Labor Studies graduate with a minor on accounting and
anthropology. She has participated in radical civil rights events,
organized civil disobedience, educations public and private, and
engaged thousands of people connecting them to resources and
strategies.
You'll hear from MEAGAN HOLT
[https://www.facebook.com/maddiesfight/?fref=nf&pnref=story.unseen-section],
mother-turned-activist, whose daughter, Maddie, suffers from a rare
genetic disease called Zellweger syndrome. She's been working hard on
HB1060, a bill supporting medical marijuana for students while in
school.
Our honoree for the evening is DANICA NOBLE, Executive Director
at NORML Women of Washington [http://normlwomenwa.com/]. Danica has
published cultural critique about marijuana legalization, with a focus
on outdated policy that unfairly punishes nonviolent criminals. In
her TEDx talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrUpdRbh35w], she
explored the role of women in the War on Drugs, and the systematic
racism inherent in the failed program. An attorney by trade, Danica
has been advocating for reasonable cannabis policy since law school,
and is an incredible spokesperson for the industry.
Maria Castro and her team from Chaco Canyon will be providing raw
foods and salads, plus other tasty bites. Win fabulous raffle prizes
from Hempfest Central, Zoots, Hashtag SEATTLE, Stryps, CWA and more!
Contact Marlyn@CannabisWomensAlliance.com if you have a product for
the raffle. Beer and wine available for purchase. _This is a 21+ and
women-only event._
Thank you to our growing list of amazing female entrepreneurs and our
generous sponsors!
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