Action: join the dykepocalypse!

June 29th, 2013. San Francisco: Dykepocalypse! http://www.thedykemarch.org/theme

Dear sisters, women, and allied persons,

Stella Iris and the Walking with Artemis project cordially invite you to take back the Dyke March in the name of women-loving-women everywhere. For too long, we have had our day of fun, flirtation, and funky dance moves infiltrated by disrespectful marchers of a decidedly male persuasion. Often, these folks are very much holding a patriarchal and/or drunken space. What's the deal? The problem is a lack of focused marchers, those people who come prepared with signs, wear matching outfits, and hold space for their sisters as well as themselves. This March for visibility and awareness of real issues of equality and sexual freedom needs some folks of like mind and heart who aren't afraid to be seen.

(This is the opinion and experience of Stella Iris, not an official criticism of the March)

So! We are gathering together to be seen. To hold space. To show everyone that we are unafraid to be our whole selves. Who are we? Women who love women! Women who love freedom! Women who want to be gorgeous, have fun, and stand up for their sisters! Dykes! Witches! Unafraid to be seen as Goddess worshippers who see the divine in the women around us. 

(We ask that our allies who do not identify themselves as women, please gather, cheer from the sidelines, and dance with us at the end. Please don't spoil the point of our gathering by also marching yourselves).

To join in:  Please gather at the corner of 18th and Guerrero, approximately 5pm. We will watch the Dykes on Bikes and then find our place in the parade.

Wear what you like, but the coordinated among us will have combat boots, short skirts/shorts (tights and leggings ok) and pasties with no top. Big hair and make up a plus.  Feel free to do your own thing, these are merely suggestions. Be mindful of weather and comfort. 

If you feel called, please bring along a sign raising awareness about the state of Dykes, Women, Witches, etc. in the world. "The Goddess loves Dykes" "Artemis is pro-choice" "I stand against rape culture" "Matriarchy now!" (Have appropriate sign suggestions? Let us know!!)

Please contact Stella Iris at walkingwithartemis@gmail.com if you plan to participate.