Linda Kimball

Some may view aprons as a representation of the 1950s and a culture of oppressing women. Some see a correlation between the apron and the domestic goddess. However, aprons have a long and interesting history. In ancient Crete aprons were worn by the fertility goddess symbolizing the female power of reproduction, rebirth and the perpetuation of humanity.
In its simplest form the apron represents protection, and its "strings" create a connection. It is the goal of We Are Apron Girls to educate youth to protect themselves, to shield them, and to connect them. Education and a safe community empower youth and enable them to maneuver their way to adulthood all the while avoiding the dangers and hazards they may face. Knowledge is power -and with power comes responsibility and the ability to weight options and understand potential consequences.