What we thought was next in 2020, and what we think might be next in 2021!
As you may recall, wayyyyy back in the “before times” of January this year, I sent you all a message that for 2020, Feminist Oasis was taking a step back on events and instead focusing on building the framework for our university chapters. On the one hand, it’s lucky...
Setting Intentions
As this year draws to a close, I’ve been really looking forward to setting intentions for the next one. I don’t usually do typical “resolutions”, but I have loved spending the end of years past reflecting on what has brought me joy and what I have learned about...
The next phase for Feminist Oasis: What’s next in 2020
Wrapping up our first two years as an experimental feminist business Can you believe it's been nearly two years since we launched?! We are so proud of what we accomplished in that time. We've got some big news to share about Feminist Oasis' next phase — but first,...
Learn more about bell hooks
In case you aren’t familiar with bell hooks (yes, the lowercase name is intentional), here are some resources to help you get to know her a little better: Watch an interview with bell hooks on Speaking Freely “To truly choose to love is...
Decolonizing Thanksgiving
Note: this was written on Thanksgiving Day 2018 and sent out to members. We are re-posting it here this year for continued discussion. About the featured image: Want to learn about something badass?Check out B.Yellowtail, a fashion line inspired by designer...
Princess Out There — Interview with Michael O’Neill
We recently got the chance to interview musician Michael O’Neill, of the band Princess, and talk about the band’s most recent project Out There. Princess stated making music again back in 2016, and after the election along with the influence of the Me Too Movement and...
Feminism Beyond Burnout — Building a sustainable feminist movement #Popaganda
Along with Feminista Jones, Tiana Clark, Ledy Sanjuan from the FRIDA Young Feminist Fund and Rosemary Clark-Parsons, Feminist Oasis founder Crystal Paradis was featured on Bitch Media's most recent Popaganda episode, HEAT: Feminism Beyond Burnout. Host Carmen Rios...
#BeyondVisibility — in Pride & Beyond, a challenge to expand vision & action
For the month of June, we're exploring BEYOND VISIBILITY This month's theme, Beyond Visibility, was inspired by a conversation we had at last month's Get Cozy + Creative. We were talking about the spectrum of light and vision, and how this really crazy animal called...
Tri-City Repro Justice for All — Coalition Kick-Off event 5/23 recap
On Thursday, May 23rd, over 75 activists, legislators and interested community members joined together at Teatotaller in Somersworth, NH for "Tri-City Repro Justice for All" — an education and action event that brought together a coalition of partners including:...
Word association with “feminism” — what we heard at our Community Listening Session
On February 9, 2019, we held a Community Listening Session at Sue's in Rollinsford, NH. It was an engaging event filled with conversation, personal stories and breakout circles to discuss feminism in its societal and personal implications. To close our session, I...
A brief primer on recent assaults on reproductive justice in Georgia, Alabama and Ohio
I recently wrote up this brief primer on some of the horrific laws that are being proposed and being signed into law around the country, for a secret local feminist activist Facebook group I'm a part of, and wanted to share it here for all Feminist Oasis members and...
UNH Women’s Studies Program joins as 1st Feminist Oasis Institutional Member; Plans to Collab for Feminist Self-Care Event in Fall 2019!
We are so incredibly thrilled to be officially announcing today that UNH's Women's Studies Program (now a full DEPARTMENT at UNH, woot woot!) has officially joined as a Feminist Oasis Institutional Member! We know some of our members have gotten a little heads up on...