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Sisterspace and Books
a global space for global citizens
3717 Georgia Avenue N.W.
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Thursday, September 2nd, 7:00pm-9:00pm ~ DC Statehood Green Party Monthly General Assembly. Location: UDC Law School, Building 38, 4200 Connecticut Avenue N.W. (UDC/Van Ness Red Line Metro). For more information visit www.dcstatehoodgreen.org |
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Friday, September 3rd, 7:00pm- 8:30pm~DC Black Greens Meeting. Location: Denny's Restaurant , 4445 Benning Road N.E. (Benning Road Metro). This is a Black-owned establishment. For more information visit www.dcstatehoogreen.org. |
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 Saturday, September 4th, 5:00 pm-8:00pm ~ Discussion and Booksigning of "The Price of Stones: Building a School for My Village" by Jackson Kaguri. “Moved by the plight of more than one million AIDS orphans in a nation with a population of 30 million, Kaguri, a human rights advocate returning home after studying at Columbia University , decided to build a school for children who had lost one or both parents to the syndrome. Kaguri and his American wife used their modest resources and contributions from friends and churches to open the two-classroom Nyaka AIDS Orphans School and initiate advocacy campaigns to counteract the superstitions that have
stigmatized HIV/AIDS in Uganda . Anecdotes about the students, the author's family—his own brother and sister died from the disease—and his dealings with donors and corrupt officials, reveal Kaguri to be at once vulnerable and ferociously determined. Written in simple, straightforward style, the book is an affecting and accessible tribute to the difference one person can make in the world.” Unfortunately, DC has the highest rate of HV/AIDS in the United States. A discussion about HIV/AIDS and Africans in the diaspora is needed. We invite all to attend this event. We will also celebrate the author’s birthday so bring him a card or gifts! Location: SSB |
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 Saturday, September 11th, 12:00pm-6:00pm~ Yes it's true, there are black vegans and vegetarians in the DC. Come out and see them!!! The DC VegFest is a FREE outdoor festival celebrating the very best of everything vegetarian in and around the nation's capital. There are so many reasons to choose a vegetarian diet—for our health, the planet, and animals—and Washington, D.C. offers wonderful opportunities to explore meatless cuisine. The DC VegFest has something for everyone to enjoy, so be sure to bring along your friends and family. Location: George Washington University on the University Yard 2000 block of H. Street N.W. For more information visit
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As many of you know, I am a doctoral candidate in ethnomusicology who has studied Ilê Aiyê, the cultural institution, over the course of my doctoral trajectory. My primary focus has been on how the organization uses rhythm, lyrics and 'performance aesthetics' to communicate racial pride and Brazil's connection with the African Diaspora. I will introduce the film and host discussions after the viewing, and look forward to rich dialogues with the DC community about issues raised in the film. Sincerely, Gisèle-Audrey Mills Location: SSB |
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 Sunday, September 12th, 2:00pm~ Join us for a Discussion and Booksigning of "Parallel Worlds: The Remarkable Gibbs-Hunts and the Enduring (In) Significance of Melanin" by Adele Logan Alexander. Adele Logan Alexander is a Research Professor at George Washington University, and serves as a council member for the National Council on the Humanities. She will be joined by panelists: Ambassador Shirley Barnes, A'Lelia Bundles, and Dr. Justesen. This will be a Free event. For more information call The Historical Society of Washington DC at 202-383-1800 or call Sisterspace & Books at 202-829-0306 or
email info@historydc.org. Location: Historical Society of Washington, 801 K. Street N.W. |
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Thursday, September 16th, 5:00pm-8:00pm and Friday, September 17th, 3:00pm-9:00pm~ Come out to the DC Statehood Greens to find out who you can have an impact this electoral year. Location: Green Party Black Caucus Hospitality Suite - Hampton Inn Convention Center- 6th & Massachsetts, NW. For more info call 202-445-0770 or http://www.dcstatehoodgreen.org/home. |
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Friday, September 17th, 6:30pm-7:30pm~ 5-Week Adult Double Dutch Class. Still think you have the right stuff? Or you discovered you can’t do what you used to do? Then join us to find out. Location: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue, N.E. For more information call 202-576-9238 or 202-576-9236. |
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 Saturday, September 18th, 4:00pm-7:00pm~Discussion and Booksigning. “The struggle for full democratic self government and congressional voting rights in the house continues unabated…these authors take a fresh look at how the first elected officials to govern the District of Columbia defines self government for the city and the problems and dilemmas they found. The nation should be grateful to these authors for what their insights tell us about government in the modern nation’s capitol and inadvertently about the nature of governing in the nation itself.” Eleanor Holmes-Norton, Delegate of the District of Columbia (from the forward). A
discussion on the book Democratic Destiny and the District of Columbia: Federal Politics and Public Policy" with Dr. Kevin L Glasper, Dr. Darwin Fishman, Dr. Angelyn Flowers, and Dr. Toni- Michelle C. Travis. The DC Primary is on September 14th, join us for an exciting political panel and people-oriented discussion. We will discuss gentrification in DC, statehood, taxes and much much more. This event is co-sponsored by the Black Caucus and the Statehood Green Party. Location: SSB |
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 Saturday, September 18th, 7:30pm-10:00pm~We are extremely pleased to announce this new date for our 2010 Paul Robeson "Here I Stand" Award Gala honoring Ms. Rita Moreno. The featured portion of our event is a 75 minute interview with Ms. Moreno on stage by actress and arts commentator Ms. Jennice Fuentes. Performing in honor of Ms. Moreno are Clavekasi Dance Studio, Furia Flamenca, Dance Asia Aliance, Dance Institute of Washington, Zezeh Brazil Samba Dance Troup, and the Hung Tao Choy Mei "Lucky Lions and Thunder Drums" with special guest performer Ms. Olivia Zhang. Master of
Ceremonies for the evening is Mr. Omari Amir Daniels. These events are our way of honoring Paul Robeson and those who we believe conduct themselves as Paul once said “make no separation between their work as artists and their work as human beings.” All tickets distributed for the June 12th performance will be honored when presented September 18th at the Lincoln Theater. For more information contact 202-265-1670 or www.martialactivist.org. Tickets available at Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com; Lincoln Theater box office 202-328-6000; Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute located at 1351 U Street, N.W. Location: The Historic Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U. Street N.W. |
 Saturday, September 25th, 5:00pm-8:00pm~DADA (Daughters of Africans Deepening Awareness) Circle Meet and Greet. DADA Circle is comprised of women of African descent in the DC metro who build with each other on a number of topics including Black women’s health, sexuality, family structures, relationships, and empowerment. Our mission is to address the special oppression that women of African descent suffer through sisterhood building, socio-political awareness workshops, and group activities. This will be opportunity for us to become acquainted with each other as we prepare to build a dynamic institution! For more information send an email to Gillian at gillian.moise@gmail.com or to Tashira at divalutionary@gmail.com. Location: SSB |
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Sunday, September 26th, 5:00pm~ Live Jazz, Dinner, and Dancing presented by MCC-DC Music Ministry. This event will be featuring the Jazz trio "Swing" with vocals by Lisa, Omorro, Michelle, and Shirli. Price $12. For more information and tickets reservations call Shirli Hughes at 202-638-7373 or send an email to shirli@mccdc.com or visit www.mccdc.com.
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of Washington, 474 Ridge Street N.W. |
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Wednesday, September 29th, 7:00pm~ The C.R. Gibbs Lecture Series: Discussion on " Swing Low, Sweet Harriet: General Tubman's Raid on the Combahee River" by Asa Gordon. This is a Sisterspace and Books supported event. Location: Woodridge Library, 18th and Hamlin Streets N.E. For more information call 202-541-6226. |
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Community Resources
Looking for building materials or a place to volunteer? Look no further, Community Forklift, a thrift store for building materials, is the place to visit. Store hours Wednesday-Thursday, 10:00am-8:00pm and Friday-Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm. Location: 467 Tanglewood Drive, Edmonston , MD 20781 . For more information call 301-985-5180 or visit www.communityforklift.com.
Clean Teams: work in partnership with business owners and business corridor associations to organize, clean, maintain and protect shared public spaces in neighborhood commercial areas. They are a constant source of support for pedestrians; contribute to community spirit and goodwill towards business owners, and their presence serves as a crime deterrent. Services will begin September 14, 2010. Technical Assistance: provides marketing and storefront improvements assistance for existing Ward 4 businesses. The marketing and technical assistance is designed to help businesses expand their product/service line to meet market demand, green their operations, open additional locations, and other assistance tailored to businesses’ needs. The Storefront Improvement Program is intended for business owners to make small design fixes to their store exteriors, including upgrades to signs, awnings, lighting, painting touch-ups, entry door, security grates, and window glass. Business owners are eligible for up to $15,000 in exterior improvement services. Services will begin September 14, 2010. For additional information about these programs or how to become involved, please contact the Department of Small and Local Business at (202) 727-3900. Energy Assistance for low income families- Joint Utility Discount Day The District Department of Energy (DDOE) is inviting all low-income District residents to attend the annual Joint Utility Discount Day (JUDD) on Friday, September 3, 2010 to apply for assistance with their energy bills. Beginning at 8 am until 7 pm, eligible residents should go to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Hall D to apply for a one time per heating season payment towards their energy bill. Applicants can also request utility discounts on their electric, natural gas, water and telephone rates, apply for weatherization measures for their homes and receive an energy efficient light bulb! Do not miss this event! For more information regarding this event please visit www.ddoe.dc.gov or call 311. Please remember to call 311 for all your city service requests such as tree trimming and bulk trash removal. Call 911 for all police, fire or ambulance requests.
The District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) offers tax amnesty from August 2 to September 30, 2010. During this limited timeframe, individuals, businesses and other entities with unpaid DC tax obligations may be eligible to receive an abatement of penalties and fees due without fear of criminal penalties. OTR is mailing amnesty eligibility notices to taxpayers shown on its records as having amnesty-eligible liabilities. For additional information about the amnesty program visit: www.dctaxamnesty.com or call OTR at 202-727-4TAX (4829). |
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Sisterspace and Books
a global space for global citizens
3717 Georgia Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC 20010
202-829-0306
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Sisterspace
and Books will be closed on Sundays for the month of August.
We will
also be closed from August 25th - August 28th.
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Join us!!! Sisterspace and Books will have a
new floor in September. We are
looking for business-minded folks who want to use our space to make
money for themselves and for the bookstore. We are looking for hand-dance
instructors, salsa instructors, chiropractors, yogist, massage therapists,
drummers, guitar-instructors, meditation instructors, creative writing
instructors and Georgia Avenue lay and professional historians.
We will also offer Blues on Friday nights, Jazz
on Saturday nights, Hip-Hop and Reggae
and other types of music on Sundays. Therefore, we are
also looking for a music coordinator/manager, and we need the bands.
We will also have a women’s jam session once
a month.
The space will be available during the day from 12:00pm-5:00pm for retreats, meetings, etc. Georgia Avenue has always been the avenue for black business owners. It is time for us to unite and to provide the best services and business opportunities we have to offer. We welcome all folks who love Sisterspace and Books and want to be a part of our herstory. If you would like to see the space and to be involved meet us on Saturday, August 14th at 12:00pm, 3:00pm or 6:00pm. |
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We love you and respect you Sister
Shirley Sherrod!!! ?
After Shirley Sherrod, we all need to slow down and listen By Charles J. Ogletree Jr. and Johanna Wald Sunday, July 25, 2010, Washington Post |
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Saturday, August 7th, 9:00am-4:00pm~The Georgia Avenue
Community Development Task Force invites you to a Community Review
of Georgia Avenue. The GACDTF has been working to bring
the voice of the residents and business owners to the process of
redeveloping Georgia Avenue from New Hampshire Avenue to S Street.
This Community Review is a milestone in creating a plan that works
for everyone. Location: Howard University School
of Architecture - 6th and Howard Place N.W. (Parking
is available - the entrance to the lot is just south of Howard Place
on Georgia Ave). Don't miss this opportunity! For more information
or to volunteer contact Sylvia Robinson at 202-462-2285
or sylvia@ecacollective.org
or visit www.georgiaave.org.
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Saturday, August 7th, 12:00pm- 7:00pm. The
Black August Planning Organization hosts the “African Heritage
Festival.” This allday event will feature performances,
food, vendors, info booths, and community services. Free admission;
bring the whole family. Location: Roots Public
Charter School, 15 Kennedy Street N.W. For
more info or vending opportunities contact 202-256-2518.
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Saturday, August 7th, 11:00am-3:00pm~2010 US Social Forum
Reportback. Connect with individuals and organizations
from across the region who are working for social change, hear from
folks who attended the US Social Forum in Detroit and help develop
an action plan for the Metro DC area. Location:
Plymouth Congregational UCC, 5301 N Capitol Street N.E.
(Fort Totten Metro). For more information contact Ruth Castel-Branco,
Organizer DC Jobs With Justice, 888 16th St, N.W. suite 520, 202-974-8281.
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Saturday, August 14th, 1:00pm-4:00pm ~ "Vote for
me and I will..." Sisterspace and Books
will host the People's Candidates Forum: Candidates
- Listen to us! Candidates answer our questions! Candidates
take our pledge of cooperation! We welcome all candidates from the ANC
representatives to the mayor's office. Give us 15 minutes of your valuable
time. We will publicize our attendance list and results on
August 15th. All candidates will be welcome
between 1:00pm-4:00pm. Location: SSB
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Saturday, August 14th, 12:00pm-7:00pm~Family and Friends
of Incarcerated People’s 5th Annual Concerned Fathers Public
Safety Community Event. We are creating harmony among our
children, rebuilding our communities, passing on valuable information,
expressing ideas on how to help at-risk-youth and sharing a wonderful
unselfish act of love For the safety of our community. This
event is to benefit the children of incarcerated parents and those
who may be at risk! Location:River Terrace Park, Benning
Road and Anacostia Avenue, N.E. For more information contact
Stuart Anderson, 202-239-9439, FFOIP2010@hotmail.com.
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Saturday, August 21st 4:00pm-6:00pm~"Black Women
and the Prison Industrial Complex." The D.A.D.A
Circle and The Black August Planning Organization
will host, Theresa Shoatz (daughter of Russell
‘Maroon’ Shoatz) and Crystal Hayes
(daughter of Robert Seth Hayes) as they discuss
the cases and conditions of their fathers, as well as, how this
relates to their own experiences. Also, Monica Bowles,
an activist with ONE DC, will speak from her personal
experience as an ex-offender on the issue of the alarmingly high
rise of incarcerated black women who now represent the fastest growing
demographic within the prison system. For more information call
202-271-7763. Location: SSB
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Sunday, August 22nd, 3:00pm~ Turn Up The Praise! Turn
Up The Heat! MCC-DC Music Ministry's Annual Summer Soul Concert
directed by Music Minister Shirli L. Hughes.
Rev. Dwayne Johnson, Senior Pastor. Location:
MCC-DC, 474 Ridge Street N.W. (Mt. Vernon
Square/Convention Center (Yellow and Green Lines). For more information
call 202-638-7373 or email churchoffice@mccdc.com
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Saturday, August 25th - August 28th, Teamsters National
Black Caucus 35th Annual Education Conference. Sisterspace
and Books will be the official book seller for the event.
Come out and show your support for the march and your support for
new jobs in the Washington area!!! More details
will be available next week. Location: Hyatt Regency, 400
New Jersey Ave N.W. For hotel reservation please contact
-202- 737-1234 or 800-233-1234. To register
go to Click
Here.
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Saturday, August 28th, 11:00am-Until ~Reverend Al Sharpton
and The National Action Network will hold a March and Rally
to commemorate the 47th Anniversary of the Historic March
on Washington. They will mobilize progressive leaders,
clergy, activists and "dream Keepers" for a mass rally.
There are conservative groups and tea party members that are holding
rallies the same day at the Lincoln Memorial and we want to show
the world that The Dream Lives On. NAN
has been active around the country with our chapters all across
America expanding initiatives and fighting civil rights issues that
impact all people. Among the key issues that the organization is
championing include anti-violence, immigration, education, decency,
criminal justice, and much more. You are invited to become involved
and find out what is happening in your region. Sisterspace
and Books will also be participating in this event. We
invite all DC residents, groups, and churches to march behind
our banner to demand jobs, housing and education. Please contact
us at 202-829-0306. Gathering Location:
Dunbar High School, 1301 New Jersey Avenue N.W.
For more information call 219-690-3070.
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We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
Community Newsletter
July 5, 2010
Sisterspace and Books will be Closed July 4th-July 7th |
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Frederick Douglass July 5, 1852 Mr. President, Friends and Fellow Citizens: He who could address this audience without a quailing sensation, has stronger nerves than I have. I do not remember ever to have appeared as a speaker before any assembly more shrinkingly, nor with greater distrust of my ability, than I do this day. A feeling has crept over me, quite unfavorable to the exercise of my limited powers of speech. The task before me is one which requires much previous thought and study for its proper performance. I know that apologies of this sort are generally considered flat and unmeaning. I trust, however, that mine will not be so considered. Should I seem at ease, my appearance would much misrepresent me. The little experience I have had in addressing public meetings, in country schoolhouses, avails me nothing on the present occasion. Read More... |
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 During the month of August, Sisterspace and Books will celebrate the Life and Works of James Baldwin. He was born on August 2nd, 1924. James Baldwin was a survivor. He was a brilliant, courageous, provocative, prolific African American man. He wrote fiction. He wrote non-fiction. He wrote essays. He wrote poetry. He wrote speeches. He wrote plays.
If you and your organization want to honor James Baldwin, question and criticize James Baldwin, learn about and from James Baldwin then join us on July 10th from 1:00-3:00pm. We are asking activists, scholars, actors, poets, critics, filmmakers, radio and TV shows and James Baldwin's family members to guide and assist us in celebrating and honoring our Brotherman James Baldwin. If you have ideas and want to be a part of the process, please call Faye at the store 202-829-0306 or come to the meeting on July 10th. We also need three more sponsors for receptions so call Sisterspace and Books. |
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 Saturday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 4th, 9:00am-3pm~Ledroit Park Yard Sale! Beautiful Household Items, Furniture, Electronics, Christmas Decorations, Wall Paintings, Children’s Clothes, Toys, Building Materials, Jewelry, Perfumes, Mosaic Materials, Beanie Babies, Plus Much More. Cash and Carry – Bring Your Own Bags. Featuring a 1981 380SL Mercedes Convertible in Good Condition. Location: LeDroit Park, 500 Block of T Street N.W. Sharp turn at Florida and 6th Streets N.W. For more information call Lois Wiley at 202-483-0448. |
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 Saturday, July 3rd, 2:00pm- 9:00pm~ Please join the African PAC and Rwanda International Network Association for the 2010 Annual Urugwiro Conference, featuring Keynote Speaker, Congressman Elijah Cummings. The Urugwiro Conference seeks to bring Rwandan and non-Rwandan individuals and organizations together for a purposeful networking experience and dialogue. The ever-increasing size of the African Diaspora demands formation of partnerships that will maximize our collective successes. This year's theme for the conference is "Reaching Your Potential in the Diaspora Through Education." Opportunities will also exist for attendees to network, identify with potential partners, and exchange relevant information
regarding professional and business opportunities. Location: Georgetown University , ICC Auditorium, 37th and O. Streets N.W. For more information visit www.african-gac.org or call 202-714-5921. The African PAC is located at 14001C Saint Germain Drive , Suite 423, Centreville, VA 20121 . |
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Saturday, July 10th, ~MammoDay 2010. Free Mammograms! Women over 40 who do not have health insurance please register and show up at Howard University Hospital. Faye's Associate Minister of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Reverend Rebecca West wants to see 40 African American women at Howard University Hospital on this day. For more information call Kimberly at 202-865-4655. Honk your horn for women without insurance! To register for your mammogram call Carole O' Toole, Director, Navigation Programs at the Smith Farm Center for Healing and the Arts www.smithfarm.com 202-483-8600 carole@smithfarm.com, 1632 U. Street, N.W. |
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ONE DC
Saturday, July 10th, 12:00pm-5:00pm: 4:00pm-Press Conference about our Human Right to Housing! ~ONE DC cordially invites you to enjoy the festivities and support a Community Block Party and Our Human Right to Housing. You have be there to see and participate! Great Free Food and Family Fun! Games and Face Painting! Stand with ONE DC as we campaign for our Human Rights to Housing/Equitable Land Development! Location: 7th & S Streets, N. W. RSVP TODAY! For more information or to volunteer for this event call 202-232-2915 or email rndubuizu@onedconline.org . |
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The-In-Her-Light- Workshop
 Saturdays, July 10th -July 31st, 11:00am-1:00pm~ Join author Shirley Hayden for Writing Red, Writing Hot, Writing Luscious. A workshop for inspiring LBGTQ writers who what to sell millions of copies. Workshop Length: Seven Weeks. Think thoughts you have never thought before and imagine your book at the top of the Best Sellers List. The short story requires a sharply focused idea, finely rendered characters and tightly crafted prose to be effective. The story motivates you for awhile, but soon the task of writing it gets buried. You sit down to write, but nothing happens, or it does not sound right once written, or the punch is gone once retold. In this workshop you will develop and refine your story ideas. You will get
feedback, refine mechanics and techniques to not only tell a compelling story, but become publishable. About the Instructor
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 Sundays, July 11th-August 29th, 11:00am-12:30pm~ The Mautner Projects hosts a “Freedom from Smoking®” group. This is an 8-week smoking cessation group. For more information and to enroll call D. Magrini, Director of Education Programs for the Mautner Project: The National Lesbian Health Organization, 202-332-5536. Location: SSB |
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EMPOWER DC
Tuesday, July 13th, 6:30pm-8:30pm~ Quarterly Empower DC Membership Meeting: Taking Action for Affordable Housing, Child Care, Education and Public Property. Whether a long-time member or new to Empower DC . Join us for: Campaign Updates, Action Planning and Fellowship! Light Dinner Provided - Bring a Dish to Share if Possible. Limited Child Care is available with RSVP ONLY. Location: Benning Branch Library, 3935 Benning Road N.E. ( Benning Road Metro/Parking Available/Wheelchair Accessible. For more information/RSVP to Parisa at 202-234-9119 or parisa@empowerdc.org |
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The-In-Her-Light- Workshop
Back By Popular Demand!!!
Sekere African Hand-Drum Workshop
 Master Sekere player Omomola Iyabunmi
of Philadelphia , PA
 Saturday, July 17th, 4:00pm-6:30pm and Sunday, July 18th, 1:30pm-4:00pm~ Sekere African Hand Drum Workshop. Join Master Sekere player Omomola Iyabunmi. Omomola Iyabunmi is a musician, educator, crafts artist, performer and composer in the African tradition. Born in Philadelphia, Omomola has been performing and teaching sekere for over 28 years. Omomola is the founder of the world renowned Women’s Sekere Ensemble. Students in this workshop will learn new skills in African percussion and learn how to work in harmony with others. Students will also experience a Sekere playing demonstration as well as learn how the Sekere is made, the history of the instrument,
different tones, warm up exercises, techniques for handling the instrument and proper posture, learn 4/4/ and 6/8 compositions, and percussion vocabulary. If you have a Sekere please bring it to this workshop. There will be some Sekeres for students to use as well as some awesome Sekeres for Sale ! Fee: $20.00 for each class or $35.00 for both. Pre-registration preferred but not required and can be done via Paypal. Send an email to arulla6@yahoo.com for details. (This presenter is coming from out-of-town.) For more information visit Women's Sekere Ensemble. Location: SSB |
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 Saturday, July 24th, 2:00pm-4:00pm~Come join public health nutritionist Tracye McQuirter and her mom, Mary McQuirter, for a very special book signing of Tracye's new book By Any Greens Necessary: a Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight and Look Phat. What makes this booksigning so special? We'll also be celebrating Tracye's mom's 74th birthday! Mary McQuirter became a vegan in her 50s and is still healthy, fit, and fabulous! Come find out how eating delicious and healthy vegan foods can help you eat great, slim down, and keep your curves, naturally, at any age! Tracye
McQuirter, M.P.H. Nutritionist & Author, 202-615-5496. www.byanygreensnecessary.com info@byanygreensnecessary.com. A Sisterspace and Books Action Group will be formed after this event-Eat Good Food and Do Great Works! Location: SSB |
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 Saturday, July 24th, 7:00pm-9:00pm~ Discussion and Booksigning with author of Taboo Village: A Perspective on Being Gay In Black America, a book that examines some ideas of sexuality in black america , based upon the experiences of an openly gay, black man, Sampson, who is also a standup comedian and activist. This socio-political commentary features essays on topics, ranging from homophobia in the black church, to the downlow to ways that black families deal with the issue of sexuality. This book will serve as as a powerful tool, to invigorate dialouge about subjects that the black communtiy finds taboo. It also explores issues of racism, gentrification, religion and sexism. Location: SSBAbout the Author:
Sampson is an openly gay standup comedian, writer and activist. he travels the country, performing stand up comedy and crusading against homophobia, particularly in the African American community. He also hosts an online comedy cooking show, video blog and has been seen on MTV & BET. He is the recipient of several awards for contributions to positive changes in society and entertainment. Sponsored by the DC Coalition |
 Jesse Climenko Professor at Harvard Law School, the founder of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, and the author of numerous books on legal topics. Read More ? Sisterspace and Books is the official bookseller
 “The Presumption of Guilt: The Arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Race, Class, and Crime in America” by Charles Ogletree
Thursday, July 29th, 12:00pm-2:00pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm~ Discussion and Booksigning at the National Urban League Panel, Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Square N.W.
Wednesday, July 28th -Saturday, July 31st~National Urban League Conference and Centennial Celebration. Theme-Empowerment Time: Past, Present, Future. For three and a half days we will be presenting, Empowerment Time, the clarion call for all conference participants to be informed and deeply engaged in the various elements of economic empowerment. The conference of the year presents unique opportunities to experience the invaluable perspectives of business, political, and community leaders; connect with companies looking for savvy entrepreneurs and sharp business minds; and learn how to achieve true and lasting prosperity. Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place N.W. To register Click Here. For more information visit www.gwul.org call Maudine R. Cooper at 202-265-8200 or email gwulmrc@aol.com.
If you are unable to make any of this event and would like to purchase a signed copy of Professor Ogletree’s book please call 202-829-0306. |
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 Saturday, July 31st, 3:00pm-5:00pm~ Sisterspace and Books Volunteers present: An Evening Salon- Great Grand Poetry Slam! Seniors come out and kick some knowledge during this wonderful evening of sharing and we are guaranteed to have a Funny, Funky, Sanctified and Revolutionary time! We welcome women and men poets and writers who are between the ages of 50-100 years old. Contestants will be judged on content, manner and delivery as well as the passion behind their words. One Prize Only! Poets are asked to immediately contact Lois A. Wiley at 202-483-0448 for more information. Admission: $5.00 Poets and Guests. Location:
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Sisterspace and Books Offers:
*EACH ONE, TEACH ONE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:
1. Tutoring for children and adults and computer training classes 2. GED classes and reading and writing classes 3. Book-clubs for girls, boys, seniors, men, women and young professionals 4. Literacy events with films, authors and performances 5. Educational, Cultural, and Political Conferences and Workshops *BACK TO BASICS CULTURAL EVENTS:
1. The Fannie Lou Hamer In-Her-Light Series 2. The James Baldwin In-His-Light Series 3. Georgia Avenue Black History Events- Past, Present, Future 4. African Drumming and Dancing with locals and "celebrities" 5. Great-Grand Poetry Slam (50+ years), poetry readings, and creative writings *YES YOU CAN WORKSHOPS:
1. Resume Writing, Job Counseling and Interview-Coaching 2. 12-Step meetings (Al-Anon-NA-OA-AA-DA) and Smoking Cessation Classes 3. Healthy Food Shopping and Cooking Classes 4. Hand-crafted Jewelry and other Cultural Items 5. The Financial Literacy Campaign |
Owned and soon to re-opened by DC's Faye Williams Sisterspace1515@yahoo.com -- (202)829-9612 |
Saturday, September 11th, 6:00 pm-9:00pm ~ Film and Discussion of "Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê". This film follows three women competing to be the carnival queen of Ilê Aiyê, a prominent and controversial Afro-Brazilian group with an all-black membership. The selection of the queen is based on Afro-centric notions of beauty, in counterpoint to prevailing standards of beauty in Brazil , a country famous for slim supermodels and plastic surgery. Contestants for the title of Ebony Goddess dress in flowing African-style garments, gracefully performing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances to songs praising the beauty of black women. The first 'bloco afro' in
Salvador, Bahia, Ilê Aiyê was founded in 1974 during the military dictatorship, a deliberate political act on the part of Afro-Brazilian cultural activists committed to raising racial consciousness and recognizing the African roots of Brazilian culture. Since its inception, the organization has grown from a small cadre of performers, into a community-based institution that manages a variety of activities and programs addressing community needs in different areas, such as education and professional training, as well as political concerns that include racial discrimination and international solidarity.
Saturday,
August 14th, 4:00pm-7:00pm ~ Join us for a film
and discussion of “The Price of the Ticket, a film about James
Baldwin. "In this eloquent, wrenchingly emotional
documentary, the legendary American writer and civil rights activist
tells his own story. Using rare archival footage of intimate interviews
with Baldwin and his friends and colleagues, including Maya Angelou,
William Styron, and Ishmael Reed, memorable scenes of his homes
in North America and Paris, clips from his many public appearances,
and his extraordinary funeral, The Price of the Ticket is both a
personal portrait and a social critique of what it is to be born
black, impoverished, gay, and immensely talented at a time when
human equality is an unfamiliar, and unwelcome notion." We
will discuss the film and the prophetic insights and power of James
Baldwin writings. Location: SSB
Shirley Hayden is an artist who has seen success in multiple genres. Her works of fiction and poetry have been published in literary journals and variously anthologized by Lotus Press, Quill Books, Women In The Wind Institute and Bridges, a magazine for Jewish Feminists and their friends. She has conducted workshops and participated in juried and invitational readings. She is a past recipient of writing residencies through state and local Arts Council and an award recipient from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Author of COMING OUT LOUD, Erotic Lesbian Flash-fiction and new resident to the District of Columbia, she spends her time "giving
birth" to a screenplay. Location: SSB. For more information call Shirley Hayden at 859-556-0200. $10.00 per class.