Ije Ude

Ije Ude is a member of Sista II Sista, a collective of working-class young and adult Black and Latina women building together to model a society based on love and liberation. SIIS is committed to fighting for justice and creating alternatives to systems by making social, cultural and political change. Ije is a also a collective member of INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence, a national organization committed to building a revolutionary women of color movement. She is a lead trainer and leadership team member with Generation Five and supports their work to create transformative approaches to dealing with child sexual abuse that do not rely on the state. Ije is also involved in other projects in New York City that are creating alternative spaces for women of color and other marginalized communities such as the Pachamama Childcare Cooperative, the Community Birthing Project and Harm Free Zones. Ije is also an eclectic Taurus and lover of life, justice, music and other beautiful things.