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We meet in affinity groups to feel the solidarity, soft space and rejuvenation that come from these groups. Affinity groups are open to individuals who identify as members of the group and can speak to the experience of being a member of the group from the "I" perspective. We acknowledge that we all hold multiple and intersecting identities, and that you may need to make a choice to focus on one of your identities during this session. We invite you to bring your wholeness into whichever space you choose for this conversation.
Ash Rulifson (they/them) is a 12th grade student at Lincoln High School with a passion for social justice and community engagement. They were part of SPS' Consent Collective and their high school's Teen Health Council. They also worked on the new sexual health education curriculum... Read More →
"You’re an abolitionist? But what about…?” This workshop grapples with the sticky questions of addressing sexual assault through an abolitionist perspective and liberation and healing beyond police and prisons. Taking an abolitionist approach to transforming sexual violence into justice, we will explore the tenets of abolition and reflect on the challenges posed by carceral justice and by its alternatives. How do we break cycles of violence? What does transformative justice look like? We may not leave with answers, but we will sit in the questions.
esl (she/her) is a Honolulu-based educator, facilitator, and theater maker. Currently, she is the Dean for the Class of 2028 at Punahou School.She proudly served as the Director of Social Emotional Learning at UPrep, where she worked with students and colleagues to dream and shape... Read More →
Education and data sharing around sexual assault either erase queer and trans people or paint a grim picture for queer and trans people. This workshop takes an affirming, up-stream approach, sharing a variety of perspectives on gender, sexual orientation, and relationship structures, thinking about how a queer and trans-inclusive approach benefits all students.
esl (she/her) is a Honolulu-based educator, facilitator, and theater maker. Currently, she is the Dean for the Class of 2028 at Punahou School.She proudly served as the Director of Social Emotional Learning at UPrep, where she worked with students and colleagues to dream and shape... Read More →
Women like Amber Heard, Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, and Hailey Bieber have all faced significant public backlash, often due to media portrayals, personal relationships, or controversial public moments. Heard’s legal battle with Johnny Depp, Lively’s polished image, Swift’s public relationships, and Bieber’s marriage to Justin Bieber have all sparked polarized opinions. While these women are frequently criticized, their experiences highlight the complexities of fame and public perception as a part of the female experience.
