When are Risings held ?
February
Worldwide , most Risings are held on or around V-Day , February 14th . In the U . S ., February is also Black History Month , and we encourage Risings to acknowledge the intersections of racial violence , anti-Black violence , gender-based violence , and honor the contributions of Black women and girls ( cisgender and transgender ) and gender expansive people .
VOICES : A Sacred Sisterscape Audio Play is a new creative tool directed by aja monet that embodies these intersections and can be a part of your Rising activities and offering .
March
March is Women ’ s History Month , with many Risings happening around International Women ’ s Day , March 8th . This period highlights the global struggle for gender equality and recognizes the struggles , contributions and achievements of women and girls , cisgender , transgender , and those with fluid gender-identities throughout history . Artistic expressions that honor these voices and stories can connect local movements to broader international movements .
The song “ Nos Estamos Levantando ,” sung in Spanish , bridges movements in the U . S . with those throughout Latin America . You can find a full list of OBR songs in other languages here .
April
April is Earth Month , with many Risings occurring during this month and centered around Earth Day , April 22nd . April risings often highlight the ways that environmental destruction , economic violence , and climate change exacerbate gender-based violence .
Artist and activist Alixa Garcia , designed a poster for the Raise the Vibration campaign which centralizes nature as our identity and power .
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