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Mariame Kaba Papers

Mariame Kaba works as a community-based organizer and educator with a focus on violence against women and girls, the prison system and youth leadership development. During her time in the Chicago area, Kaba actively worked with Chicago Alliance to Free Marissa Alexander (CAFMA), Chicago Freedom School (CFS), Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls and Young Women, Girl Talk, Project NIA,

Dates: 1989-2016   |   Extent: 18 Linear Feet in 28 boxes, including 2 oversize folders, 34 artifacts, 8 VHS recordings, 5 DVDs, 68 physical photographs and 26.1 GB of born digital material including 4795 digital photographs
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Women and Girls Collective Action Network (WGCAN) Records

The Women and Girls Collective Action Network (WGCAN) was established in Chicago, Illinois, in August 2004 as an organization dedicated to end violence and social injustices against women and girls. Through its two primary initiatives, the Community Accountability Institute and Females United for Action (FUFA), WGCAN provided trainings, resources and programs to develop youth and community leadership, challenge media representations

Dates: 2001-2011   |   Extent: 3.5 Linear Feet in 8 boxes, includes 1 oversize folder, 320 photographs, 362 negatives, 12 DVDs
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