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
Black Elected Officials & Faith Based Leaders – Community Breakfast Forum: Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Geoffrey's Inner Circle 410 14th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesA Message from Black Elected Officials & Faith Leaders: We hope you can make our community breakfast forum w/ guest speaker Ron Davis, former Director of COPS of the Obama Administration's Office of Dept of Justice. Discussing Criminal Justice & Police Reform, Ron Davis will share the executive summary of the Final Report of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, and invite all to explore strategies to sustain the Obama Administration advancements. RSVP: https://beofblmarch2017.eventbrite.com
Pastor & Mrs Henry L. Perkins Celebrate 25 Years in Ministry
First Baptist Church of Pittsburg 204 Odessa Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United StatesSpecial Guest: Dr. Kerwin B. Lee, Senior Pastor Berean Christian Church of Stone Mountain, GA
The Church at Antioch – 2nd Anniversary Celebration
The Antioch Community Center 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, United StatesCome celebrate our 2nd Birthday with us and to celebrate this incredible day, we will give away another car. There will be 2 services; 10AM and 5PM. We hope to see you there! Rev. Chris Williams, Pastor
First AME Oakland – New Year’s Eve Service
First AME Church 3701 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesBring in the New Year at FAME Oakland! Dr. Harold R. Mayberry, Senior Pastor www.fameoakland.org
Greater St. Paul – Watch Night Service
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesNo matter what may have happened this year, the Lord has been kind to us. Bring someone along with you and join us for one of our New Year’s Eve Worship Services as we look back in appreciation of God’s grace in 2016 and look ahead with anticipation for more of His grace in 2017. Special One-Hour Service: 6PM - 7PM Watch Night Service: 10PM Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor www.gspbc.org
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
Holiday At The Temple “An Elegant Affair”
Solomon Temple International 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDmZ43dNGMw New this year, Marcus McCauley Sessions’ take on the Holidays with a glamorous, soul stirring production “Holiday at The Temple” An Elegant Affair. Join us on the evening of December 9th & 10th for a sweeping string section, live horns, band and top notch singers. Enjoy a Winter Wonderland Bazaar full of luxurious holiday treats. Featured artists: Lena Byrd Miles Dasha Moore Victor V.S Brice Tanya Fitzgerald Victor Brice Aliya Hall Timothy Mays Sangin Sara Joshua Carter Tamara Edwards Come dressed in your best and experience your holiday favorites ….. with a twist. Gospel, Classical, and Jazz will tickle your ears and put you right in the holiday spirit. More importantly this amazing production has partnered with Hope Resources, Inc. Our goal is to bring the community together in unity. Partial proceeds will be donated Hope Resources, Toys for Tots and Shepard’s Gate Women’s Shelter.
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