The Newsletter of the Deeds Not Words Community
January 12, 2017 | Deeds Digest No. 84

Hey #ChangeMakers,

Clearly, I am not Wendy Davis (sorry to disappoint).

I'm the new Digital Director here at Deeds Not Words and Wendy thought this might be a good opportunity for me to introduce myself to y'all! 

I'm so grateful to be joining this incredible team of activists and to join them in their work to empower the next generation to engage in their community. My passion for this work was first sparked during the summer of the famous filibuster and I'm so excited to be a part of an organization that helps young people learn the power of the voice.

We've got some amazing work planned for this year, so be sure to stay tuned!

Happy Friday, 
-Lauren

Before we beg Oprah to run for president, we need to support women of color who've already stepped up to run for office in 2018! Here is a comprehensive list of 100+ candidates who are running to deliver change and every level of government. 

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Sunday's Golden Globes kicked off this week in a big way when Hollywood stars jointly walked the red carpet in black to launch their #TimesUp campaign to fight sexual assault. There were so many amazing feminist moments from this night, it's hard to keep track of just which was our favorite (probably Oprah's speech). Thankfully the internet kept tabs on anything we may have missed!

Most importantly, this night gave a platform for some amazing guest activists to raise awareness on the work being done to stop harassment across the country for women who don't have access to such a prominent platform. You're going to want to read more about these STARS.

Here's more of what we're reading this week...
Instead of a VIEW this week, we've got a LISTEN we'd like for you to check out.

You may be caught up on current reproductive rights attacks, but do you know the long and surprising history of abortion in America? 
 
This week’s #ChangeMaker:
Oprah Winfrey and Times Up

We recently honored the “silence breakers” as our changemakers, saluting the bravery and courage of those who’ve come forward against the power of men who’ve wronged them. This week we recognize the TimesUp organization: a concrete catalyst of this movement which brings legal assistance to all who have been wronged by sexual harassment and violence. Many have been wondering if #metoo would be a moment in our collective history or a movement, pushing the arc of justice and history into a better future for us all. I think it’s safe to say that debate is closer to being settled.

The TimesUp movement came to a head this past week at the Golden Globes and was particularly embodied in the speech given by Oprah Winfrey, as she became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B DeMille lifetime achievement award. With hundreds in attendance dressed in black or touting Times Up pins in solidarity, Oprah spoke to the resilience of those who’ve suffered far too long in silence and catalyzed the hope for the new day which appears to be dawning. Congratulations to you Oprah and thank you to the TimesUp team and all they serve. We honor and support all of you.
 

Know a hero making a difference in their community? Send us a picture of someone you’d like to see as #ChangeMaker of the week and their story. You might just see it in the next Deeds Digest.
In 2017, our Deeds Not Words trained student activists PASSED 7 pieces of legislation in the  Texas capitol to prevent sexual assault, protect survivors and end human trafficking. In 2018 our goal is to empower and reach even more students to enact real change in their communities, but we need your support!
 
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