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New Print Celebrates the legacy of the Womyn’s Action Network in Grand Rapids

A new print from GVSU student Rachael Spring, brings to life the legacy of the 1990s feminist group, the Womyn’s Action Network or WAN. WAN came together in 1992 and began their feminist work with a satirical event that took … Continue reading

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Two Prints honor 1990s Feminist organization – Womyn’s Action Network

The Womyn’s Action Network (WAN) only lasted for three years (1992 – 1995) in Grand Rapids, but their impact was significant.  Two new prints honor the work of WAN. The first print, created by Natalie Schunk, pays homage to the … Continue reading

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Womyn’s Action Network: Practicing Feminism in Grand Rapids in the 90s

This article is part of a larger project that will look at the various feminist movements in Grand Rapids. We are grateful for the following information that came to us by the late Karen Henry, a co-founder of the Womyn’s … Continue reading

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