‘ON THE GROUND’ SHOW FOR MARCH 8, 2019: International Women’s Day 2019: Ilhan Omar Speaks Out…Women in the Bolivarian Revolution…Feminism for the 99 Percent…Headlines


On International Women’s Day, March 8th 2019, the lives of Venezuelan women bear witness to the struggle for human rights and against imperialism and war. And what is feminism? At an upcoming gathering, women will organize under the banner ‘Feminism for the 99 percent.’ Audio of Rep. Omar Tlaib and Rep. Rashida Tlaib speaking at Progressive Town Hall in DC on February 27.

Headlines: I stand with Ilhan campaign scores victory. An assortment of rallies and cultural presentations are marking International Women’s Day in the DC area. DC premiere of “Cubanas: Mujeres en Revolución”

Voices: Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Jeanette Charles, Karla Reyes

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