Here's what's happening on March 21, 2023!
Elsie Robinson
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW
“Let us continue to keep that path and that door open, and make it bigger and wider for all those who are counting on us.” Kamala Harris joined Megan Thee Stallion, Simone Ashley, Nancy Pelosi, and other trailblazers for Glamour’s Women’s History Month brunch.
Two new books on medieval history by women authors confirm that “women were not only bawdier but busier than we thought: they were brewers, blacksmiths, court poets, teachers, merchants, and master craftsmen, and they owned land too.”
“I’m tired of hearing the differences between men and women emphasized and exploited. It has built a wicked wall between the sexes and it’s time we knocked it down.” Meet Elsie Robinson, America’s most-read woman.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/C014055MZSA
If a song played every time you walked into a room, which song would it be? Drop your track in #Community-Connection!
YOUR DAILY ACTION FOR ACTIVISM
Let’s call the Senate Armed Services committee to express our concerns about the death of Private Second Class Ana Basalduaruiz, whose family said she complained about sexual harassment on her base—the same at which Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen was killed in 2020. https://thejaneclubla.slack.com/archives/CTJD95WQ4/p1679331565539589
JANE ON DEMAND
Amanda Lee and the world of zines
Artist Amanda Lee talked to us about all things 'zines -- their history, their power, and how to make our own! Bring your sharpies and your moxie.
MEMBER HAPPENINGS!
Natira McDermott is offering free 30-minute coaching sessions to support you in finding your next step! https://calendly.com/nlmcdermottcoaching/free-session-with-natira
Hadley Meares’ latest for The Hollywood Reporter is about Young Hollywood’s house flippers. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/real-estate/young-hollywood-house-flippers-miley-cyrus-ariana-grande-1235343143/
Jamie C’s long-awaited podcast is finally here! Welcome to The Caligula Inn. https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXf7l8TbpVKbUlnfi2k9c
Jo Anna Dane has been diving into telling more stories—and her latest Substack invites you to join her in the Evers. https://joannadane.substack.com/p/the-goddess-of-decadence
Love, Jane http://janeclub.com