Health & Wellness
University of the Pacific – 2017 Black History Month Celebration
University of the Pacific's annual Black History Month celebration involves a number of activities that honor the history and heritage of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. We are proud to announce our 2017 BHM Keynote Speaker is LECRAE, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning hip-hop artist and author of the autobiography, Unashamed. Lecrae has sold 1.7 million albums to date, including his latest Anomaly, that debuted on the Billboard 200 Album Chart at No. 1. He has performed on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and the Hip Hop Awards on BET Network. He is an artist focused on caring for people, providing messages of hope and inspiration. He feels, "Music doesn't need to be categorized. It just needs to be good." On Feb. 10, 2017, he will provide some of that good music and provide a lecture revealing how he has overcome the challenges in his life and is impacting an entire generation-building community one person at a time. His lecture and performance will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tix Presale is on Sept. 28, 2016, General Public Sale is Sept. 30. You can purchase tickets http://go.pacific.edu/lecrae. On Saturday, Feb.18, nationally acclaimed Gospel Artist and […]
Rev. Traci Blackmon – Healing Communities on the Frontlines of Ferguson
Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesPlease join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Samuel Merritt University for an evening with Reverend Traci Blackmon. Reverend Blackmon's signature initiatives have included Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit, a mobile faith-based outreach program she designed to impact health outcomes in impoverished areas. Rev. Blackmon's communal leadership and work in the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown, Jr., in Ferguson, MO has gained her both national and international recognition and audiences from the White House to the Carter Center to the Vatican. She was appointed to the Ferguson Commission by Governor Jay Nixon and to the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships for the White House by President Barack H. Obama. This year, Rev. Blackmon co-authored the newly released White Privilege curriculum through the United Church of Christ. Reverend Traci Blackmon is the Acting Executive Minister of Justice & Witness Ministries of The United Church of Christ and Senior Pastor of Christ The King United Church of Christ in Florissant, MO. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Birmingham - Southern College (1985), and a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary(2009). Free Event and all are Welcome-Reception to Follow Register Today http://bit.ly/2lTbgBN
The Missionary COGIC – Girl Talk Conference 2017
The Missionary Church of God In Christ 1125 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States“Girl Talk” Where Girls Get Together “Since God is in her midst, she will not be shaken. God will help her at the break of dawn.” – Psalms 46:5 A One Day Youth Conference for young ladies between the ages of 8 and 18. Focusing on world issues that are plaguing the young ladies of today. Our conference will present an open floor for discussion and teaching on everything from Dating, Self Esteem, Human Trafficking, Etiquette and Much More. Providing the God guided, biblically based tools for a young lady to maneuver through today’s world challenges with grace and come out VICTORIOUS!!! Guest Speaker: Elaine Swann, Lifestyle & Etiquette Instructor | www.elaineswann.com Workshops Manners & Etiquette Class Dining Etiquette Self Esteem Workshop Fear Factors Healthy Relationships Workshop (ages 14+) Parent Permission is needed for this Workshop Female Hygiene & Beauty Register Online: https://girltalkconference2017.eventsmart.com/ Rev. Cornell C.S. Wheeler, Senior Pastor
32nd Annual Empowering Womxn of Color Conference
Pauley Ballroom 2475 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States2017 Empowering Women of Color Conference | Unbound and Unboxed: Owning, Asserting, and Uplifting our Whole Selves Keynote Speaker: Ericka Huggins Closing Speaker: Fatima Asghar “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation and that is an act of political warfare.” – Audre Lorde The 32nd Annual Empowering Womxn of Color Conference, “Unbound and Unboxed: Owning, Asserting, and Uplifting our Whole Selves” is designed to answer the call for collective healing issued by the ongoing state of racial, political, environmental, and economic trauma. Through the legacy of Shirley Chisholm, the first black congresswoman and first woman to run for president, we know that “women in this country must become revolutionaries…and so we must prepare ourselves educationally, economically, and psychologically.” In her trailblazing 1970 presidential campaign, Shirley Chisholm stood “unbought and unbossed.” At the 2017 Empowering Women of Color Conference we stand united; unbound and unboxed. This year’s theme speaks to the need for collective care and affirmation as a means of preparation, preservation, and resistance. Now more than ever, womxn of color can no longer afford to neglect ourselves while on the frontlines of global battles against social injustice. We must nurture and free ourselves from the limits and […]
Borders and Identity: Earl and Boswell Lectures 2017
Pacific School of Religion 1798 Scenic Avenue , Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin us for a two-day conference on “Borders & Identity” addressing the critical theological, pastoral and social issues of our day. Migration across all kinds of borders—both physical and metaphorical—is reshaping our understanding of identity across boundaries of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender, and nationality. It has been a major, and divisive, theme of national politics. Halfway through the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency, join us for an engaging weekend of workshops, worship, direct action, and community building. The conference will emphasize practical skills, timely resources, and a deeper analysis of the critical issues facing us at this moment. Our goal is to equip leaders to stand for justice with all those on the margins and borders. This event is being held in conjunction with Pacific School of Religion’s Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend. Under the theme of “Borders and Identity,” the Earl Lectures presented in partnership with our Center for LGBTQ and Gender Studies in Religion‘s Boswell Lecture. For more than a hundred years, Pacific School of Religion (PSR) has hosted the Earl Lectures and Leadership Conference. The keynote address will be delivered by Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, immigration activist, and founder of Define American. Jose Antonio […]
Healing Black Lives: A Day of Renewal for Activists of African Descent
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church 1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin OneLife on Saturday, March 18th (9:30- 4:30) for a special day of healing and renewal for Activists of African Descent. * Practices for sustainability, resilience, and spiritual well-being * Free mini-sessions with healing practitioners * Community connection and support * Finding strength in ourselves and one another * Sharing hopes and visions * Gathering in sacred space Please bring a dish to share for our potluck lunch, a re-fillable water bottle (we will have filtered water available for you), a journal or notebook, and anything you need to be comfortable for the day. The event is offered free of charge. (Donations to "pay-it-forward" will be gratefully received.) Note: In order to create the richest healing experience for participants, admission will be limited to the first 35 people to arrive. An RSVP ticket is not a guarantee of admission. Thank you for your understanding. ** PLEASE RESPECT THIS AS A SPACE FOR BLACK ACTIVISTS ONLY ** THANK YOU ** We have other retreats and workshops open to all. Facilitated by Rev. Kamal Hassan and Leah Kimble Price, LMFT. Held at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave. (Limited on-site parking available / Public transit accessible) Registration required: http://bit.ly/2m4cztQ
Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Lecture and Workshop with Dr. Joy DeGruy
Varies , United StatesThe Samuel Merritt University Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to a Lecture and Two-Day Workshop featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Part 1: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome-America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing Thursday, April 6th, 6:00 P.M. Location: Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 (Part 1 free and open to the public) Part 2: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome- Be the Healing Friday, April 7th 6:00 PM-9:00PM Location : Samuel Merritt University Health Education Center 400 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609 (Part 1 & 2 required for CE hours) (Part 2 is also free unless you need CE hours) CEUs are available, for a $25 dollar fee for this event. All proceeds for this event will go to the Regents Diversity Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships for underrepresented student in the Health Professionals. Fees can be payed on the day of the event at registration. For more information about this event please email diversity@samuelmerritt.edu Registration required: http://bit.ly/2njLsiV
Self Esteem Conference
Lily of the Valley 1010 91st Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesKeynote Speakers: Min. JoAnn White (Phoenix, AZ) Dr. Craig Adams (Hayward, CA) Hosted by: Evangelist Lola Holoman
My Sister’s Keeper Expo 2017
Oakland Marriott Convention Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe purpose of the 2nd Annual My Sister’s Keeper Expo is to equip women with the needed tools for Financial Wellness, Health & Beauty, Empowerment and Encouragement to pursue their dreams and to give them the strength to overcome obstacles that may have prevented growth in their personal lives and business endeavors. It was through the expertise and excellent presentations provided by both the speakers and panelists in 2016 that “My Sister’s Keeper” reached its goal to host a 2nd Annual expo to take place May 6, 2017. Registration 9:00am-10:00am East Hall Room, 1st Floor - Registration Open to Public AM Empowerment Session 10:00 am - Expo Kick-Off Celebration & Welcome 10:15 am - Soul Yoga with Nikki Thomas 10:30 am - Speaker: Becky A. Davis 11:00 am - Speaker: Marques Ogden 11:30 am - Panel Discussion: “What Women Need” Panelist: Lisa Renee Johnson; Angela Wheeler; Nikki Thomas Moderator: Dr. Syleecia Thompson 11:55 am - Spoken Word: Rachael ‘Visonspeaks’ Griffin 12:00 pm - Power Lunch PM Empowerment Session 1:30 pm - Speaker: Brownie Sims 1:45 pm - “Health is Wealth” Speaker: Dr. Ivan Hernandez 2:15 pm - “Do You Believe in You?” Speaker: Bershan Shaw 2:45 pm - Panel Discussion: “Am I My Sister’s Keeper?” Panelist: Shawneequa Badger; Neko Cheri; Dr. Syleecia Thompson Moderator: Becky Davis 3:15 pm - Empowerment Q & A 3:30 pm - Sip and Chat […]
Friends of the MTC Garden Gathering
Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us Friday at 1PM as we continue to beautify our garden, assess the next steps and needs for our garden. Bring your gardening gloves and sun hat!
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