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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

INTERVIEW WITH A MALE FEMINIST

SHE IS QUEEN

WOMAN WHO LEADS

THE F WORD

P.U.L.S.E. TURNS 5!

P.U.L.S.E. IS AN SA CHARTERED ORGANIZATION ON BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY’S CAMPUS THAT AIMS TO EDUCATE, ELEVATE, AND EMPOWER WOMEN OF COLOR, HOWEVER WE ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN TO OPENLY DISCUSS ISSUES THAT AFFECT US SUCH AS GENDER, SEX, AND SELF-ESTEEM AS WELL AS PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD A COMMUNITY. FURTHERMORE, WE STRIVE TO WORK TOWARDS THE PROSPERITY OF WOMEN THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN THE BINGHAMTON COMMUNITY.

WEEKLY MEETINGS TUESDAYS @ 8:00 PM UNIVERSITY UNION

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY P.U.L.S.E.!

MARCH 8TH, 2010

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190815,000 women marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and voting rights.

1909The first National Woman's Day (NWD) was observed across the United States on February 28, 1909. Women continued to celebrate NWD on the last Sunday of February until 1913.

1910A second International Conference of Working Women was held in Copenhagen. A woman named Clara Zetkin (Leader of the 'Women's Office' for the Social Democratic Party in Germany) tabled the idea of an International Women's Day. She proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women's Day - to press for their demands.

1911More than one million women and men attended IWD rallies campaigning for women's rights to work, vote, be trained, to hold public office and end discrimination. The tragic “Triangle Fire” in New York City took the lives of more than 140 working women. This disastrous event drew significant attention to working conditions and labour legislation in the United States that became a focus of subsequent International Women's Day events. 1913-1914On the eve of World War I campaigning for peace, Russian women observed their first International Women's Day on the last Sunday in February of 1913. Following discussions, International Women's Day was transferred to March 8 and this day has remained the global date for International Women's Day ever since.

1918 - 1999International Women's Day has become a global day of recognition and celebration across the world. For many years the United Nations has held an annual IWD conference to coordinate international efforts for women's rights and participation in social, political and economic processes. 1975 was designated as 'International Women's Year' by the United Nations. Women's organizations and governments globally have also observed IWD annually on March 8 by holding large-scale events that honor women's advancement while diligently reminding of the vigilance and action required to ensure that women's equality is maintained in all aspects of life.

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Congratulations, women – It’s your month. If you identify as woman, this month is for you and you

deserve a strong round of applause. You are all lucky enough to be alive during a time when people who

don’t see color, gender, ability…what else do privileged people claim to be blind to? Nevertheless, we are also lucky enough to be alive to witness the

explosion of media coverage that has been directed towards amazing, beautiful and talented actresses of color – Mindy Kaling, Laverne Cox, Lupita N’yongo,

Sasheer Zamata, and Kerry Washington are all perfect examples. Ladies, this is apparently, our time

to shine.

A SUBMISSION BY ONYX RAMIREZ

Onyx is a sophomore with a triple major in Political

Science, Sociology, and LACAS. She is currently an

intern for the Latin American Student Union, serves on the

Student Conduct Board, and serves as the VP of

Public Affairs for Smith Hall of the Hinman Community.

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However, along with the rising trend of mainstream media endorsement of actresses of color, there is

also so much severe criticism of other black women. Ladies, we need to stop hating on other ladies. Lately,

I’ve heard too many beautiful, and empowered women of color “hating on” other beautiful,

empowered ladies of color. Because they don’t fit into their idea of what a role model should be,

because they’re being “ratchet,” because they don’t dress the way you do etc., We need to realize that we are all on the same side and that we are all fighting the same struggle. When we celebrate people like Lupita N’yongo we shouldn't try to bring down other

role models like Nicki Minaj and Rihanna in the process. It is more than okay to disagree with

someone’s lifestyle, but is it necessary to constantly pit our own against each other? Nobody ever says

“wow look at Jennifer Lawrence, she’s doing so well for herself but that Miley Cyrus—she needs to shape

up. She’s making us all look bad.” They’re two completely different people and nobody is

comparing them because it doesn’t make sense to. Let’s follow the same example.

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Crabs in a bucket, you guys. Individually, each of us crabs could easily escape the pot, but instead, we grab at each other, which prevents anyone from

escaping and guarantees our collective downfall. Furthermore, these ideas don’t exclusively apply to

celebrities; they also apply to how we talk about our peers. As a nation of empowered women we need to refrain from smack talking each other. If we lift each

other up through word and action, it betters the whole community. “Ain’t I a woman,” proclaimed Sojourner

Truth, and today I would like to ask, aren’t we all women? To be put down by the people that are

supposed to be most like you is like being accosted by family. Aren’t we all women deserving of respect

and praise?

—Onyx Ramirez

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This is one of Kendra’s favorite quotes because she believes that this is the true definition of a leader. Many people have a misconception

that leadership is centered around just obtaining an authoritative role. However, she believes that leadership focuses on using an

authoritative role in order to develop future leaders. 

Kendra MassicotKendra Massicot is a junior at

Binghamton University double majoring in Accounting and Management with a

concentration in Leadership and Consulting. On campus, she currently serves as the President of Bert Mitchell

Minority Management Organization (B.M.M.M.O.) and Binghamton

University's chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc.

After graduating from Binghamton University, Kendra plans to work for

Ernst & Young and sit for her Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam. She also plans to attend business school at either

Harvard University or Stanford University in order to receive her

Master's in Business Administration (MBA). 

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~John C. Maxwell

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PART 1: MISCONCEPTIONS“You’re a feminist? You must hate men.”

“You’re a feminist? That means you’re a lesbian, right?”

“You’re a feminist? I guess you don’t believe in marriage.”

“Oh that’s right, feminism! That movement all about matriarchy!”

“You’re a feminist? So you don’t shave your legs? Your underarms?”

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The Liberal/Modern Feminist • The oppression of women is the denial of their equal rights,

representation, and access to opportunities. • All men and women are created equal and should be treated the same. • Seeks to reform oppressive systems. • Focuses strongly on fixing women's exclusion from political power.

The Radical Feminist • Emphasizes the patriarchal roots of inequality between men and

women, or, more specifically, social dominance of women by men. • Views patriarchy as dividing rights, privileges and power primarily by

gender, and as a result oppressing women and privileging men. • Opposes patriarchy, NOT men.

The Black Feminist/Womanist • Broadens the scope of feminism beyond a white middle-class

perspective and explore the intersections of ethnicity, race, class, and gender.

• Work to prove to other black women that feminism was not only for white women. Demands that white women share power with them and affirm diversity.

• Argues that sexism, class oppression, and racism are inextricably bound together by intersectionality.

PART 2: EDUCATION

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She  is  clothed  with  st-eng0h  and  dig2it3.

She  is  not  a5aid  to  fail,  for  she  sees  this  as  justanother  step  towards  g-eat2ess.

She  is  the  woman  who  will  never  hesitateto  adjust  her  crown.

She  is  the  epitome  of  resilience  with  at-emendous  urge  to  persevere.

She  is  humble,  yet  bold  whenher  wor0h  is  questioned.

She  will  never  go  out  of  st3le.

She  is  classic.

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As women, it is important to take

care of ourselves in all aspects!

DARE TO SELF-CARE!

DANCE

TURN OFF ELECTRONICS

READCALL A FRIEND

DRAW

SEE A MOVIE

MED

ITATE

EXERCISECREATE

SING

USE A JOURNAL

GIVE THANKS

LET GO

DEEP BR

EATH

S

LOVE

LISTEN

SMILESTRETCH

FORGIVE SOMEONE

PRAYTRUST

YOURSELF

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P.U.L.S.E.!

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