Tag: women’s center

Ramapo adds gender-inclusive restrooms to the Student Center

Recently, West Virginia’s legislature proposed a bill that would place restrictions on the restrooms transgender students could use in schools. This is one of many bills that have been presented over the past year that have centered around the transgender community and gender-affirming practices.  However, despite these events, Ramapo students […]

Tonewall gives political acapella performance

In partnership with the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, the Berrie Center welcomed Tonewall, the queer a capella band from the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, on Dec. 1. Tonewall presented a performance titled “Standing Room Only,” which is not only a fun concert, but also a call to […]

Pridefest inspires with drag and inclusivity

Ramapo hosted its fifth annual Pridefest on Oct. 12 in the Grove in honor of Queer and Trans History Month. The event – hosted by the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services – included various information tables, games, food, music and a performance by New York-based drag queen Marilyn Monhoe.  The […]

Women’s Center hosts talk on abortion access

Photo courtesy of Lunar Caustic, Flickr On Wednesday evening, the Women’s Center sponsored a “When People Can’t Have Abortions” discussion covering the lack of abortion access across the nation. Nat Dahl, the Women’s Outreach Coordinator opened the discussion by introducing Dr. Amanda Roberti who presented a “My Choice Series” PowerPoint […]

Herstory month creates platform to get involved

Photo by Hope Patti Women have played an integral role in shaping history, but many of their contributions go unnoticed. From history textbooks that often represent a white male’s narrative, to the lack of diversity seen throughout the country’s presidents, the United States has not always fostered inclusivity. While the […]