I am because we are, and because we are, therefore I am ...

The meaning of this African proverb is that the health of the black community is dependent upon the health of its individuals. Our name says it all:
Healing: "to free from grief, troubles, evil, to make sound, well, healthy"
Roots: "an essential or basic part, to become settled or established"
Village: a community of individuals, social-service providers, businesses and community and faith-based organizations who work to empower black women and their families
Showing posts with label Domestic violence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Domestic violence. Show all posts

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Tangoing With Tornadoes is BACK!!

Sticks and stones can break my bones, but your words will break my heart ...
Don't miss Renee's next FREE concert. If you haven't seen her perform - as featured in February on Oregon Public Broadcasting - you're in for a treat. She and her amazing band, featuring pianist Daniel Crothers, will be performing poetry/music from Renee's latest book/CD/play, “Tangoing with Tornadoes.”

When: Friday, July 13, 2007 * Time: 7 p.m.
Place: PSU’s Lincoln Performance Hall, Broadway/Market

The National Black Women's Health Project identified domestic violence as our NUMBER ONE health issue. It is killing us - emotionally, physically & spiritually! Here’s how you can learn more about the issue:
DIVERSE PATHS - UNIVERSAL TRUTHS: Multicultural Perspectives of Domestic & Sexual Violence - A 10th annual interpersonal violence conference Sponsor: PSU’s Women's Studies Department

Friday, July 13, 5:30 - 9 p.m.Saturday, July 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! HERE’S HOW TO REGISTER: 503-381-1170, www.ws.pdx.edu/registration.pdf
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