Rise, Women Kings of Austin, TX! #RiseWomenKings

Excitement surrounding The Woman King has begun to rise around the nation.

The movie stars the highly acclaimed actress Viola Davis and is centered on the real history of the Agojie tribe, women warriors who defended the West African kingdom of Dahomey from the 1600s until the late 19th century.

In the current political climate in America where women’s basic rights are under siege, now is the time for all women to band together as warriors to fight back for justice.

The Saffron Women’s Trust Foundation is creating the #RiseWomenKings challenge to send as many girls in the Austin area as possible to a FREE screening of The Woman King on opening night with each girl also receiving a concessions snack pack.

Why is this important?

Girls everywhere benefit from seeing strong, powerful women. Creating a safe space with like-minded individuals sets the tone for seeing the warrior in their own selves and believing they can stand together and fight the injustices women are facing in our nation and around the world.

If you agree - we would love to have your support! Your investment of $20 (or more!) will allow us to arrange transportation and admit one child and provide a snack pack for the movie.

Any remaining funds raised will be donated to the Saffron Women's Trust Foundation, an Austin-based 501c3 working to break the cycle of generational poverty caused by systemic inequality. Please visit our website for more on how Saffron is working to strengthen our community by helping women find the stability they need to survive and the education and resources that they and their children need to thrive.

If you would like to join us at this unique screening - please visit soulciti to purchase your tickets - and thank you in advance for your support!