Having appeared at various jazz venues, as well as recording and performing with numerous artists around the world, Sherry is one of the jazz network's most exciting vocal talents!! For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

A multi-talented Zimbabwean-American Artist, Actress,she has been performing her poetry/songs in many venues in Boston and abroad since 1996. She holds a Masters in Education with a concentration in Drama and Multicultural Learning, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology from Lesley University and the University of Massachusetts respectively. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Taína’s voice speaks from a place of soul and struggle. Listen closely with your heart and hear with your spirit; it sounds like rebellion and feels like revolution. She embodies militant machetero medusa mama movement of jah people; and when she screams, Borinquen is free at last. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Host of the neo-soul/ecclectic Hip Hop/new artist show called Inner City on Power 99fm WUSL in Philadelphia (now in it's 7th year), and co-founder of the The Headline Theater Company. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

PASCEP was founded in 1975 by Annie D. Hyman, a Temple University graduate and North Philadelphia community activist who sought to bring the University to the community. Prior to coming to Temple, the Community Education Program was held in community schools, churches and centers. University faculty volunteered their time to teach classes. Ms. Hyman later obtained the support of Dr. Odeyo Ayaga, who was then Chairman of the Pan-African Studies Department, to seek Temple University’s sponsorship of the Community Education Program. For more info about Nana Hyman and the PASCEP Program CLICK HERE.

NO! features testimonies of seven women and interviews with historians, anthropologists and violence prevention advocates who examine sexual violence in the African American community. It also examines sexual violence during slavery, the Civil Rights and Black Nationalist movements and date rape on college campuses, and how attitudes within the Black community hinder justice. For more info about the director and the film CLICK HERE.

Women are extremely talented and creative people. And, women always have great ideas. Talent, creativity, and great ideas are exactly the tools that can turn dreams into a business. But businesses don't run on talent and creativity alone. How do you determine your target market? What are some of the ways in which you can get the word out to the larger population about what services or products you have to offer? This workshop will identify marketing strategies that will help you grow your business beyond your immediate network of family and friends. In fact, Michelle Mitchell of Ladybug Marketing Consultants will show you how to make new friends in business! For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Love in all of its forms: familial, agape and Eros, can be a spell binding force that bind us to pains that can become rivers of tears that separate us from ourselves and our potential to become divine beings. Or, it can liberate one’s spirit to sing a song that would change the heart of a weary soul. The presenter has been honored and privileged to instruct art workshops designed to express the ideologies and views of local youth in a positive and constructive manner. It is her hope to instill the concept of self-love, evolution of thought, and artistic revolution with the community that they reside. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Studies have shown that mentoring plays an important role in the lives of adults and young people. What exactly is mentoring? Mentoring is the process in which one acts as a teacher, coach and confidant to help guide someone in every aspect of their life, which means, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social and administrative. Mentoring means to:

Mobilize
Encourage
Nurture
Teach
Oversee
Reinforce
Invest and Inspire
Networking that will
Guide Girls in Growing towards Greatness

Using the model above, this proposal will seek to show how “Mentoring: Guiding Girls in Growing towards Greatness” can be important in the development of young girls and fulfilling for adults. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Designed to aid in developing nurturing relationships between mothers and daughters through the lifespan. This workshop will include the introduction of current research, anecdotal stories, and practice opportunities for skill building techniques. Through the use of interactive activities and open discussion, where participants will be asked to honestly reflect on their relationships with the mothers or daughters in their own lives, participants will leave feeling nurtured and ready to face the challenge of allowing ourselves as women. For more info about these workshop leaders CLICK HERE.

Through her work at Family Planning Council, Ms. Washington is involved in federal and regional funded projects to address Teen Pregnancy, STD and HIV prevention. One of her true passions is to implement a Social Enterprise program with a focus on therapeutic African-Centered Rites of Passage for families.
Workshop participants will receive free publications produced by the Family Planning. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

94 minutes, 2006
Co-Producers: Tamara L. Xavier, Gail M. Lloyd
Associate Producers: Joan W. Brannon, Wadia L. Gardiner, Salamishah Tillet, Amadee Braxton
Editor: Sharon M. Mullally
Contributing Editor: Gail M. Lloyd
Composer: Giscard Xavier
Fiscal Sponsor: Women Make Movies
Distributor: California Newsreel
For more info about the film CLICK HERE.

The main reason I’m proud of “Mother’s Nature” is because it allowed me to voice a language, a humor, a way of thinking and a passion that is a Black woman’s, but is woefully lacking in mainstream media. Yes, we get mad, we might curse you out, and we can dance. But we also love, desire, a share a respect of our families, our men, our communities and ourselves. We are not just victims or vixens. We are multi-dimensional, and complex. And even our simple stories have depth. For more info about the film CLICK HERE.

Kanene remixes poetry and acting into SITCHAASSDOWN, a one-woman theatrical experiment deemed “Shock and Awe with an Intellectual Aftertaste”, due to its amalgamation of farce and socio-political truth performed at the NY International Fringe Festival, The Schomburg and The African Burial Ground. Commercials for BET and Comedy Central and received a grant from The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Sexual violence is a serious problem that affects millions of people every year. Rape is one of the most underreported crimes. As a result, many people (children, women and men) are suffering in silence. This silence can have very harmful and lasting consequences that can affect one physically, psychologically, and socially; and can influence decisions regarding health behaviors. If one is to heal from this abuse, the silence must end. Survivors of sexual violence must learn that they are not at fault and should not be ashamed of behaviors that were not of their doing. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

A “toxic relationship” is any relationship that results in a woman feeling disempowered, disregarded, disrespected, and discouraged by the actions and/or words of another. Toxic relationships include any or all forms of abuse (physical, verbal/emotional, sexual, and economical) perpetrated by family members, friends, co-workers, or intimate partners. These abuses often result in an obliteration of self-esteem, a dashing of dreams, a murdering of motivation, and a stifling of spirit. But there is hope! This workshop will empower participants to end any toxic relationships they may be in now, and to seek and maintain healthy, life-giving ones for the future. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

This workshop will focus on the best ways to raise young boys. We will focus on discipline, education, respect, and puberty. You will be able to avoid most of the stress and the dificulty of raising boys to be men. You will learn step by step how to avoid bad grades, bad manners, truancy, disrespect, and delinquency while remaining in control. You will also learn, "About your own parenting skills." If you are strong enough to bear them, then you should be strong enough to enter this workshop ! For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Many of our youth today are spiritually deprived and in order to promote wholeness in their lives, there is a need for spiritually to be implemented. Spiritually is not a fixed or absolute state but rather has the ability to grow through studying doctrine and prayer. “Spiritually” walk hand in hand with faith and doctrine. Parents and responsible adults are needed to help guide young people with their spiritual growth. Youth need to understand how to relate their personal beliefs to their everyday behavior. Growing spiritually will teach them to maintain obedience and examine themselves. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

This Rites of Passage ceremony is based on the seven principles of Kwanzaa – a unique African-American celebration with a focus on family, community responsibility, commerce and self-improvement. It is neither political nor religious. This workshop will explore the importance of rituals, ceremonies and celebrations to mark the numerous transitions of women from the womb to womanhood. A model for developing an 8-week curriculum that would culminate in a rites of passage ceremony for adolescent and teen girls will be presented. The method of presentation will be experiential exercises, discussion and participation in a sample class and ceremony. For more info about these workshop leaders CLICK HERE.

The role of a mother is the highest calling and assignment given to any woman who have either biologically birthed or is raising a child (ren) as an adoptive, foster, or surrogate parent. No ascribed dollar value can be assigned or tagged to being a mother. Building a lasting and rewarding relationship between mother and daughter is the best gift that one can have. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Ms. Kingcade’s style is “learn & teach”, “teach & learn”,
she founded “D.A.S.H.E.R.S. Entertainment Network” (Dancing and Singing Help Everyone Relieve Stress.)
The dancing is R&B or Soul Line Dancing and the singing is Karaoke. “D.A.S.H.E.R.S. Entertainment Network” is partnered with: Fun, Fit & Free - The City of Philadelphia’s Health and Fitness Initiative. For more info about this workshop leader CLICK HERE.

Use this time to meet some of the women you have spent the day with. Listen to how these extraordinary women have improved the world around them and the roads they have taken. More importantly, find out how YOU can become a Leader!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sunday, October 29, 2006
Celebrating Ourselves Awards Luncheon
The Philadelphia Room
410-24 N. 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mistress of Ceremony & Featured Performer: Stephanie Renee

She likes to call herself SYNTHESIS...the act of fusing distinct entities to a new, unique creation. With songwriting and vocal skills that groove and dip across genre, Stephanie Renee masterfully combines influences from jazz, R&B, house and rock music into a mix of sounds that seduces and entrances her listeners. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Movitational Speaker and deput author Dr. Angelia D. Nelson has over fifteen years of experience working with underprivileged children as a coach, teacher, and non-profit specialist. She is currently working with three-time USA Olympian and professional basketball player, Dawn Staley creating quality academic and sport programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree from Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina and a master's degree in sport administration from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida. She also earned a doctoral degree from Florida State University in Sport Administration. Her Passion is encouraging young people living in the ghetto to 'dream and live their boldest dreams. For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Some of Victoria's past performances include:

The Locks Conference - Featured Spoken Word Performer - Philadelphia, PA

Dear Brutus - Principal (Reading) - The Actor’s Center

Balm In Gilead - Principal (Reading) - The Actor’s Center

Lady Day in Her Words - Principal (Billie Holiday) - BBC

HBO’s “The Wire” - Extra - Pat Moran and Associates

Teen Summit - Cast & “Posse” Member - Black Entertainment Television

Live at the Writer’s House - Featured Poet & Performer WXPN Radio Philadelphia For more info about this dynamic performer CLICK HERE.

Tanya will be offering things like hand massages, shoulder massages, facial cleansings,wellness tips, etc., To learn more about her and the wonderful things she has to offer CLICK HERE.