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BLACK WOMEN RISE

A MULTIGENERATIONAL AND MULTIRACIAL GATHERING

9:30 AM EDT

#SAYHERNAME & #BLACKLIVESMATTER

The notorious hanging death of Sandra Bland in a Texas jail is but one in a long string of outrageous, heartbreaking examples of police brutality against black women. America is waking up, but most of the outcry and public sympathy focuses on male victims – while murdered females are often left out of the picture completely. Thus was born the #SayHerName movement. Meanwhile, #BLM has expanded its scope to include the removal of Confederate symbols from public places. Today Florida activists Danielle Allen and Tifanny Burks will present an informative slideshow, after which we’ll discuss where #BLM and #SayHerName are going, as well as how we can take a proactive role in getting justice specifically for black women who’ve been brutalized by corrupt law enforcement and corrections officers.  

MOTHERS AGAINST MURDERERS

When someone dies in Palm Beach County by violence, the ripple effect of grief somehow, sooner or later, seems to wash up at Angela William's doorstep. She has lost multiple family members to murder in the years since she formed the Mothers Against Murderers Association (MAMA). Come for a discussion of how the group supports and counsels grieving mothers and, when they are ready, brings them to prisons to speak about the damage the murder has done to survivors - including children too young to remember a slain parent. MAMA also provides quality programs for youth that will turn them away from violent acts, including Golden Touch For Girls and Kids With Dreams Club. 

FINDING OUR ROOTS: INTRO TO GENEALOGY

Join cultural anthropologist/family historian/author Dr. Delores M. Walters and high school senior Tionne Carson for an intergenerational, interactive workshop on researching your family’s history using genealogy databases and DNA; discussing family mysteries you want to resolve – or discoveries you have already made, particularly about women in your family whose legacies have influenced your personal and professional life choices.

1:45 PM EDT

SEXUAL ABUSE IN THE BLACK CHURCH

Not something we're quick or happy to discuss. #ChurchToo has joined the #MeToo movement. Rev. Dr. Charmayne Davis (board member of the Inner Truth Project) has been shining light on this delicate and difficult topic for years, often standing alone to face church folk who don’t want to hear it. In this workshop, she’ll talk about the specifics of her advocacy work helping survivors of sexual and/or domestic abuse experienced within the Black Church setting. Her motto: “NO MORE disrespect, NO MORE insults, NO MORE degradation, NO MORE abuse…. And NO MORE silence.” 

KAREN WILLIAMS: HUMOR, HEALING, AND SELF-CARE FOR THE ACTIVIST

Humor is empowering! For social, political, and community activists, a sense of humor is vital. The power of humor lies in its ability to restore vitality, preserve sanity, strengthen self-identity, and reduce stress. With humor, our busy and complex lives become manageable and enJOYable. Come explore these concepts at this highly interactive workshop with the internationally and nationally known comic Karen Williams, founder and CEO of the International Institute of Humor and Healing Arts, affectionately known as HaHA Institute.  

LGBT ISSUES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY

Hard-won basic LGBT equality rights have been under constant attack from government officials – let’s review current status. How does this impact black women? How do black lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgender people find their footing when hostility and rejection come not just from the government, but also from within our own families and faith communities? How can allies best be found/empowered? Bring your questions and strategy suggestions. Facilitated by Nadine Smith (Equality Florida CEO).

3:15 PM EDT

JEWELLE GOMEZ: VAMPIRE FICTION & THE LEGACY OF OCTAVIA BUTLER

Join award-winning author/playwright/civil rights activist Jewelle Gomez for an overview of black women writers in Afrofuturism and speculative fiction. In horror and science fiction, how can women writers shift the tired old paradigms? We’ll discuss Jewelle Gomez’s groundbreaking Gilda Stories, as well as the works of Octavia Butler. Why is Butler so important and respected? In what ways has her ominous Parable of the Sower become a multicultural touchstone? In Afrofuturism, women artists help us examine the past as we envision the future –and Octavia Butler is widely acknowledged as the queen of this genre. 

THE WAR ON WOMEN AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Join Sheree Anderson in an interactive discussion about the raging national War on Women, with Planned Parenthood frequently as the target and flashpoint. Topics include sexual health inequalities for women of color, and identifying ways to change these outcomes through education, advocacy, and access to services. Why do these inequities exist? How can we create paths to improving the odds for girls and women of color while becoming strong advocates for women’s health and choice? What’s the current status of sexuality education in Florida and what impact does it have on moving the needle towards better outcomes for all women?

UBAKA HILL: ART & SPIRIT of DRUMMING WORKSHOP and DRUMSONG ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL 

Women drummers and hand percussionists are welcome to learn and have fun in this drumming workshop. Participants will rehearse at least one song to perform with Ubaka Hill as part of her Drumsong Orchestra at the Saturday night concert. Some loaner drums/hand percussion instruments will be available for women who did not bring their own. All skill levels, including beginners, are invited.

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WEST PALM BEACH FLORIDA
MARCH 17, 2018

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