The Monument Quilt began in summer 2013 and has been growing ever since. This summer, activist group "Force: Upsetting Rape Culture" took the quilt on a 13-stop road trip in 12 states, displaying portions of the quilt and collecting squares made by people in the host communities.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The Monument Quilt began in summer 2013 and has been growing ever since. This summer, activist group "Force: Upsetting Rape Culture" took the quilt on a 13-stop road trip in 12 states, displaying portions of the quilt and collecting squares made by people in the host communities.
Courtesy Theresa Keil/Force
People contribute to the quilt in different ways. Some people make squares ahead of time in workshops led by community organizations. When it's on public display, visitors are invited to share stories in designated places on the quilt.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
People contribute to the quilt in different ways. Some people make squares ahead of time in workshops led by community organizations. When it's on public display, visitors are invited to share stories in designated places on the quilt.
Courtesy Theresa Keil/Force
The Monument Quilt visited New York's Queens Museum, which hosted a series of quilt-making workshops ahead of time in partnership with Immigrant Movement International and Violence Intervention Program Inc.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The Monument Quilt visited New York's Queens Museum, which hosted a series of quilt-making workshops ahead of time in partnership with Immigrant Movement International and Violence Intervention Program Inc.
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The Monument Quilt was displayed in White River, South Dakota, on Saturday, August 16, in partnership with the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention Mentoring Program and the Defending Childhood Initiative.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The Monument Quilt was displayed in White River, South Dakota, on Saturday, August 16, in partnership with the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, Tokala Inajinyo Suicide Prevention Mentoring Program and the Defending Childhood Initiative.
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Organizers estimate that nearly 200 people turned up in Birmingham, Alabama, for the display of the Monument Quilt in Rushton Park.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
Organizers estimate that nearly 200 people turned up in Birmingham, Alabama, for the display of the Monument Quilt in Rushton Park.
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The quilt visited Quapaw, Oklahoma,on August 13 as part of its 13-stop tour.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The quilt visited Quapaw, Oklahoma,on August 13 as part of its 13-stop tour.
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The quilt made its fifth stop in Des Moines, Iowa. It was brought to Des Moines by Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa in partnership with Deaf Iowans Against Abuse, Gateway Dance Theatre, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault -- Women of Color Advisory Network, Latinas Unidas por un Nuevo Amanecer, Meskwaki Family Service, Nisaa African Women's Project, and People of Color Queer Allies Trans.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The quilt made its fifth stop in Des Moines, Iowa. It was brought to Des Moines by Monsoon United Asian Women of Iowa in partnership with Deaf Iowans Against Abuse, Gateway Dance Theatre, Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault -- Women of Color Advisory Network, Latinas Unidas por un Nuevo Amanecer, Meskwaki Family Service, Nisaa African Women's Project, and People of Color Queer Allies Trans.
Courtesy Eric Salmon/Force
The Monument Quilt's 13-stop tour began August 9 in Arden, North Carolina.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The Monument Quilt's 13-stop tour began August 9 in Arden, North Carolina.
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An estimated 250 visitors turned up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to see the quilt.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
An estimated 250 visitors turned up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to see the quilt.
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The quilt visited the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on August 19, where organizers used fabric to form the words "Not Alone." The Oshkosh visit was coordinated by REACH Counseling and the University of Oshkosh Women's Center.
Quilt honors rape survivors —
The quilt visited the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on August 19, where organizers used fabric to form the words "Not Alone." The Oshkosh visit was coordinated by REACH Counseling and the University of Oshkosh Women's Center.
Courtesy Force