Events

The Women's March, which Women TIES brought 120 women to in 2017, is now calling this year's march "The People's March."

They say, "Donald Trump will be the next president, and the stakes are higher than ever. We will protect and defend each other."

The time and location is TBA. But please sign up to let them know how you plan to take action at: The People's March by going to: https://www.mobilize.us/womensmarch/event/742704/

The Young Feminist Party is the political home for young feminists in the United States. We are building a powerful movement of young people, from communities and campuses across the country, to finalize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and advance gender justice for all.

We started out in 2019 as a handful of teenagers in Virginia working to secure the 38th and final state ratification needed to publish the ERA. Since Virginia's ratification in 2020, we have grown into a nationwide movement of over 14,000 young people organizing for gender justice in our communities and Constitution. Through direct actions, legislative advocacy, electoral organizing, and judicial advocacy, The Young Feminist Party recruits, trains, and mobilizes young people to advance feminist policies–whether that's strengthening our school's Title IX policies or amending our nation's most foundational document.

We are a membership-based organization. Although our events and actions are open to all, members receive access to movement-wide communication channels, resources and supports, and opportunities to organize. As a democratic organization, members directly vote on our leadership, campaigns, and priorities.

Local women's groups are organizing a Syracuse Women's March on January 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. in Syracuse, NY. This will tie into the National "People's March" in DC on the same day.

The march starts at the Federal Building in Syracuse, NY at 11 a.m. and ends at United Methodist Church, 324 University Avenue, Syracuse, NY.

At the United Methodist Church, keynote speaker May Sabe Phyu, Director of the Gender Equality Network (GEN), will speak. May is a woman human rights defender from Myanmar/Burma renowned for her unwavering dedication to human rights, freedom of expression, and gender equality.
Her exceptional leadership in advocating for the rights of women and ethnic and religious minorities has earned her international acclaim, including the International Women of Courage Award, Franco-German Prize for Human Rights, N-Peace Award, Josephine S. Vernon Award, and Global Trailblazer Award, reflecting her tireless commitment to promoting justice and equality.

So far, the organizations organizing and promoting the event are New Feminists for Justice, Syracuse in Solidarity, Syracuse LGBTQ, and Women TIES, LLC.

If you want to let us know if you plan on attending, register on our page at no cost so we can estimate numbers. Thank you.

New Feminists for Justice is an inclusive group for all like-minded individuals who want to affect change especially with the new Presidential Administration threatening to destroy democracy as we know it.

Tracy Chamberlain Higginbotham is an avid participant in Julie B. Hughes's "Run to Write Club." Join them for the next session starting January 8th and based at Kairos Cafe, a woman-owned business.

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Ignite Your Creativity at Winter Writer's Camp.
Are you looking to jumpstart your writing practice this winter?

Join our 6-week writer's camp and discover how movement can fuel your creativity. You are welcome no matter where you are as a writer, just getting started, or a daily jotter (jogger).

Through interactive workshops and outdoor excursions, you'll shed the stresses of daily life as you explore the city, find inspiration in your surroundings, and put pen to paper. This camp offers a unique in-person experience to create community and connection.

Don't let the winter blues hold you back. Invest in yourself and sign up for Winter Writer's Camp.
Registration is now open at www.juliebhughes.com

Imagine the courage it takes to run a marathon—and the courage it takes to write about it.

Julie B. Hughes personifies courage. She's not just a marathoner and author, she's a mother and a physical therapist. Julie isn't daunted by anything, whether it's writing about her challenging childhood, her running, or her family's journey through two cancer diagnoses. She's bold, forthright, and generous with the lessons she's learned and the strength she's uncovered.

Julie founded the Run to Write Club to bring together her dual passions for movement and writing within a supportive community. She encourages members to tackle their challenges one step and one word at a time, believing in the therapeutic nature of storytelling. Her books and poetry inspire readers to approach life's difficulties with a spirit of curiosity, courage, and faith.

Julie resides in Central New York with her husband and two children.

To contact Julie for speaking engagements or Move to Write workshops, please send an email to runtowritepoetry@gmail.com.

Follow Julie on Facebook @juliebhughes, on YouTube It's Your Move @juliebhughes and on Instagram @runtowritejulie. Julie's books are available on Amazon.com.