Wade, the landmark piece of legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States. The decision dismantled 50 years of legal protection and paved the way for individual states to curtail or outright ban abortion rights. As a feminist mother, grandmother and nurse, the day felt devastating. I had gone through the 70s feminist movement as a young teen, then victimized by t
he commercial, sell your soul 80s during my career, raised my two children through the 90s and 2000s and saw Roe v. But, once again, the times they were a-changin. And, I couldn’t just sit and watch my 8 year old granddaughter grow up in a world without body autonomy and reproductive rights. This shop is a gift of love, a bit of protest and resistance and a whole lot of righteous indignation. Shortly there will be a blog and, if you follow Empower Women & Girls on our social media platforms, you’ll get messages of empowerment as well as any new products that are designed and added to the shop and special promos planned for calendar days that focus on women. A minimum percentage of profit, 10% for now, will be going to a rotation of nonprofits who support women and their reproductive rights. This allows us to network and direct the money where it is needed most. If the store succeeds, our charitable contributions will increase. This is a new endeavor, ladies, and we need your support, feedback and comments. You can send these to us at [email protected]. Check out our social media pages to follow, like and share. Thanks for your support,
Carla Kane, Founder
