About
Welcome to A Book Without A Cover.
This blog was originally created by journalist/activist Adele Nieves, as a way to practice writing and express her varied interests, including, feminism, women’s issues, gender, politics, activism, writing, people of color, language, contests, opinions and ideas, culture, music, etc.
Since its inception, she has become actively and passionately involved with Detroit Feminists, the surrounding feminist community, and the political activity taking place in Michigan and the Detroit Metro Area.
As a group, Detroit Feminists decided A Book Without A Cover would be better utilitized as an open space for collective thought and as a platform from which to give greater voice to the interests of the feminist movement here in Detroit.
This will be a space for those living feminist ideals in day-to-day life to connect, laugh, share and learn from one another. A large number of the posts will be based on the work and conversations surrounding Michigan, but submissions (and topics) from people all over the world are welcome.
When we achieve the elimination of class society, private ownership, and patriarchal traditions, then we will witness the birth of true liberation. And, as this true liberation matures, true equality will follow.” ~Anonymous
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For more information on Detroit Feminists visit them here.
Main Contributors:
Andrea L.
Adele N.
Audrey M.
And more…
September 16, 2007 at 10:09 am
Like you, I just watched the STeinem presentation at Nassau Commy College on CSPAN, but one day later than you. I immediately went to google to find a transcript of her talk; so far, I haven’t, but I just started and found your web site. So I’m writing a quick note to say hi and that I’ll let you know if I find it; and that I look forward to exploring your site.
September 16, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Cheri, please refer to my response in the comments section of the post - thanks so much.
March 29, 2008 at 8:46 pm
I think this is a great blog, I read it often. I just wanted to let all of you know that I am bringing back a feminst project that I started last year in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. I encourage you to forward this to anyone you think would be interested!
This is how it started…
It started in my first year of university. I sat everyday in my third wave feminism class and listened to Gobatto lecture about glass ceilings, the public sphere vs the private sphere, riot girl influences and being “not my mother’s sister.” The information was powerful and enlightening, but useless, for it is just information. Information is useless if it’s not acted apon. Well that’s the way I saw it anyways. I sat with my then boyfriend at a coffee place one week in January 2007, reading an article on riot girl music. Kathleena Hanna, Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, punk rock in the 70’s would have been an incredible experience and then the feeling started. The feeling, I can only describe it as a mixture of discomfort, unsatisfaction and neglect. It was this feeling that sparked an action for change and gave birth to what is known, as the event ’Smash the Glass.’ Smash the Glass makes reference to smashing the patriarchal glass that impairs many women’s path towards success; the invisible blockade can often result in frustration and discouragement. Smash the Glass is my responce to my feeling towards the Windsor music scene. I found myself questioning every so often, “where da grrls at?’ Being so involved in my music scene, whether it was punk, folk or hardcore, it’s discomforting to be so under represented gender wise; I want to see and hear more women on the stage. I want to see them taking the mic, the bass guitar and the keys; I want to hear their art come alive.
Smash the Glass is back to offer a stage, a podium, a foundation of motivation, support and ambition to those women who just wanta chance to show YOU what they’ve got! We encourage both men and women, all ages, to support this event. This is about celebrating and encouraging the females around us! I’m using the information I’ve recieved and hopefully it makes a difference.
This year will be a 3 day festival starting on April 3rd ending at April 5th. We hope that all who enjoyed last year’s event come out again this year!
Thank you!
Sonia
Organizer
Smash the Glass
PS. Proceeds will be donated to Hiatus House and the Women’s Studies Department
I would Like to send you flyers, is there a contact email?
April 1, 2008 at 6:35 am
Sonia,
This sounds amazing! Please get in touch with us at the meet-up site: http://feminism.meetup.com/83/
In sisterhood,
Adele