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May 29, 2012

New Orleans Women's Activist Group Hit by Apparent Arson Attack 
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The headquarters of a New Orleans group that advocates for poor women of
color and transgender people has been heavily damaged in an apparent
arson attack. The group, Women With a Vision, provides advocacy, health
education and support to marginalized women. A room containing materials
used for sexual health education was targeted in the attack, according
to one report. The group’s executive director, Deon Haywood, said she
believes the attack was intentional, but that it would not stop them
from helping those without a voice.

 

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