SlutWalk Philly

About SlutWalk Philadelphia

The focus of SlutWalk Philadephia is to challenge the thinking that it’s acceptable to live in a victim-blaming society. We are taught “don’t get raped,” instead of “don’t rape.” Our goal is to raise awareness and to start dialogues about ways in which our society perpetuates a culture that blames and shames the victim. This isn’t just a women’s issue. This isn’t just a men’s issue. This is everyone’s issue.

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The Speakers and The Speeches

August 6, 2011

Kate Rush Cook Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

I felt the hand before I saw it. Squeezing my throat; choking me. Gasping for air. What is happening? I heard his voice, “Unlock the car, I am getting in.” …

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Aishah Shahidah Simmons speaks out at Philadelphia SlutWalk

Aishah Shahidah Simmons Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

Black. Lesbian. Feminist. Mother. Warrior. Poet. Audre Lorde’s written words taught me that my silence will not protect me, and that silence is …

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State Senator Daylin Leach speaks out at SlutWalk Philadelphia 2011

State Senator Daylin Leach Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

In the past few years across America, we have seen the beginning of an aggressive war against women. Outrageous statements and actions by …

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Qui Alexander speaks out at SlutWalk Philadelphia 2011

Qui Alexander Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

Qui Alexander delivered a passionate and inspiring speech at SlutWalk Philadelphia on August 6, 2011. A transcript of Mr. Alexander’s speech is …

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Stephanie Gilmore speaks out at Philadelphia SlutWalk 2011

Stephanie Gilmore Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

Mi nombre es Stephanie Gilmore y yo soy una puta. My name is Stephanie Gilmore and I am a slut. Men and women, boys and girls, label me …

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Deepa Kumar speaks out at SlutWalk Philadelphia 2011

Professor Deepa Kumar Speech at Philadelphia SlutWalk

In the past few years across America, we have seen the beginning of an aggressive war against women. Outrageous statements and actions …

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SlutWalking for Social and Political Change

News & Views: Forum on SlutWalk

Andrea O’Reilly, Slut Pride: A Tribute to SlutWalk Toronto
Hannah Altman, SlutWalk Philadelphia
Durba Mitra, Critical Perspectives on SlutWalks in India
Kathy Miriam, Feminism, Neoliberalism, and SlutWalk

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An Open Letter "We Will Not Tolerate Hate Speech"

Open Letter SlutWalk Philadelphia

We, Katie Bellis, Jake Aryeh Marcus, Nicole Roselli, and Hannah Altman, do issue this statement as leaders in organizing the SlutWalk movement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

We condemn and renounce any and all expressions of hatred and discrimination based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, creed or religion that have occurred in conjunction with or as a result of our walk in Philadelphia, or any of the other walks around the world. We would especially like to disclaim the racism exhibited in the sign carried by the person who walked in SlutWalk NYC, which bore the John Lennon and Yoko Ono song title “Woman is the Nigger of the World.” …