Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. Wonder Women! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. The talk back session features Dr. Kim Chandler, Xavier University, Deon Haywood, Women With A Vision, S. Mandisa Moore, New Orleans […]
At USCA 2013, Executive Director of Women With A Vision, Deon Haywood, gave an intense and deep reflection on what HIV and aging means to her and her community in New Orleans. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WltLnSio3Rs&sns=em
Are you coming to New Orleans for the 2013 Southern Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Conference? Please join us for the Pre-Conference Institute, No Harm, No Foul: Understanding Harm Reduction and Community Engagement Strategies! Harm Reduction Coalition invites you to participate in a fun and interactive two-part day of sharing best practices and developing skills […]
WWAV is thrilled to announce that we will be undertaking a community-based assessment to determine the barriers to support and unique service needs of LGBTQ survivors of domestic violence in New Orleans. This research will be supported by a $10,000 grant from the City of New Orleans. — Due to its expertise in community-based research, […]
On Wednesday, November 6th, 2013, WWAV’s Executive Director, Deon Haywood, will be joining formerly incarcerated activists, Susan Burton and Tina Reynolds, and scholar/activist, Beth Ritchie, for a focused conversation on the impact of incarceration on women and what centering gender teaches us about the carceral state. Melissa Harris-Perry is moderating! Please scroll down for more […]