Barbara Smith to deliver keynote address for conference on practical feminism at Vassar, April 6 and 7

"Feminism is Stupid: A Conference on Doing Practical Feminist Politics" is scheduled at Vassar College on Friday, April 6, and Saturday, April 7.

The conference offers workshops, a panel discussion, a concert, and a keynote address by feminist activist Barbara Smith. Smith will speak in the Villard room , Vassar College, on Saturday, April 7, at 11:45 a.m. All of the events are free and open to the public, but reservations are necessary.

The conference begins with workshops at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 6. The first workshop session will be followed by a panel discussion at 6:15 p.m. called "Crossing Boundaries: Feminists talk across Generation." Paddy Kilrain, a feminist folk artist will perform at 9 p.m. More workshops will be offered on Saturday, both before and after Smith's lecture, "A Movement that can save our Lives: the Feminism of Women of Color." Smith, an activist and author, is the co-founder of Kitchen Table: Women of Color Press and the editor of "Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology."

For additional information and to make reservations, see http://vsa.vassar.edu/~feminism/mainpage.htm or call the Vassar College Women's Center at (845) 451-3820. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cathy Jennings at (845) 437-5370, as far in advance as possible to request appropriate and reasonable accommodations.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact Campus Activities Office at (845) 437-5370. Without sufficient notice, appropriate space and/or assistance may not be available.

Vassar College is a highly selective, coeducational, independent, residential liberal arts college founded in 1861.

This article was posted on Friday, April 6th, 2001.