resist – Manisha Bewtra, AICP

Manisha quoted with phrase "Fear is something new I feel" in the Melrose Free Press

Melrose Stands Up: One Community, One Nation Open to All Community Vigil, June 29, 2018

Speeches and Presentations / By Manisha / June 29, 2018 / Anti-Racism, Civil Rights, immigration, resist / 4 minutes of reading

On June 29, 2018, community members in Melrose, Massachusetts came together for a vigil, responding to news about families being separated and detained at the US border. I was among the speakers at this event, which was covered in the Melrose Free Press. Attendees signed a pledge to stand with immigrants. Here’s a transcript of […]

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Manisha Bewtra speaking at the Solidarity Lowell Women's March in 2018.

Solidarity Lowell Women’s March Speech, January 21, 2018

Speeches and Presentations / By Manisha / January 21, 2018 / feminism, intersectionality, resist / 7 minutes of reading

Manisha spoke at the 2018 Lowell, MA Women’s March event about the barrage of events that had occurred since Trump’s inauguration and the 2017 Women’s March. She also highlighted the importance of intersectional, inclusive feminism.

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Several of my Emerge Massachusetts Class of 2017 sisters posing for a picture before heading back to class! My sign reads: "I won't let you be erased and you won't let me be erased, deal?"

Women’s March in Boston and First Day of Emerge Massachusetts

Politics / By Manisha / January 21, 2017 / feminism, politics, representation, resist, running for office / 1 minute of reading

This was such an incredible day – I came home feeling so uplifted and empowered. It was our first day of Emerge Massachusetts Class of 2017, and it was also the day of the Women’s March in Boston.

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