A short video recap of the 2022 Texorcism event at Cheer Up Charlies on October 21, 2022.

TEXORCISM was a witchy-themed gathering to update us on what the hell happened to abortion rights in Texas and what the hell we can do to elect pro-choice leaders.

Featuring:

• Live astrology reading for the State of Texas by astrologer and activist Serita Fontanesi

• Panel discussion on the state of abortion rights in Texas, with:

  • Aimee Arrambide (Executive Director of Avow Texas),

  • Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (Founder of Deeds Not Words),

  • Marsha Jones (Co-Founder & Executive Director of The Afiya Center),

  • Adri Pérez (Organizing Director for the Texas Freedom Network),

  • Moderated by comedian, activist and filmmaker Meghan Ross.

• Video art exhibition curated by artist Virginia Luna Montgomery

• Mystical election rituals

• Drag performance by Mars

• Music from DJ Boyfriend ATX

Witchy attire encouraged!

Net proceeds benefit orgs working for reproductive freedom and getting out the vote: The Afiya Center, Avow Texas, Texas Abortion Defense Fund, and the Texas Freedom Network.

Justice sponsors: Cristina Gomez, Serena Hicks

Brought to you by Democrasexy, your home for creative civic engagement. Hosted and sponsored by Cheer Up Charlies. With support from the Center for Artistic Activism.

Here is a recap of last year’s Texorcism…