The International Association for Women of Color Day is not a membership organization but a network for those who wish to conduct Women of Color Day observances. Please do visit the official website http://www.womenofcolorday.com/
This blog has been created in correlation with Facebook Women of Color Group, this group was created by Marian Douglas-Ungaro.
This blog is an open page for women of all colors, to pour their thought, its not just a celebration based on a day…Is about life time of who we are…
This blog has been created in correlation with Facebook Women of Color Group, this group was created by Marian Douglas-Ungaro.
This blog is an open page for women of all colors, to pour their thought, its not just a celebration based on a day…Is about life time of who we are…
4 comments:
Thank you for the invitation. I am indeed honor to join.
Nasra I hope you don't mind, but I change you logo so it would flow with the rest of the page. If you want me to, I will add photos. Just send them to me via email and I will add them to the banner.
Very excited to be connected to other women of color across the continents, despite the fact that I have moved back to my hometown of Hong Kong (after 30-some years in the US)--& I'm now only a couple of miles from my native village, where my clan has lived for nearly 800 years. I am indeed proud and honored to be part of this group & will look forward to hearing your news & views. Thank you, Marian, for inviting me to join, & to the rest of you for sharing and caring.
Best,
Sophie in Hong Kong
Hello to my sisters everywhere. Thank you for supporting Women of Color Day which in 2008 will be 22 years old. (Kwanzaa is 40 years old; Earth Day is 37.)
I hope that wherever you are, you will acknowledge the contributions and achievements of women of color in your community. I also hope that you will reach out both to the sisters in your own group and to those in other groups. We have so much in common.
Each year, the International Association for Women of Color Day (which is a network, not a membership organization, so we have no dues or fees) sets a theme which communities consider using. For 2008, the theme is "Honoring Ancestors, Remembering Heritage." We especially want to recognise our older women and those whose efforts preseve cultural heritage.
In addition to serving as CEO of IAWOCD, I also direct the local program in Sacramento, California. Usually we have 400-500 people in attendance with 10 to 12 honorees. We also recognise girls of color--though we give them an award plaque that is a little smaller than the one we give adult women. You can see the plaque on our website: http://www.womenofcolorday.com along with other information about the organization. We support our local program by selling advertising in our event's souvenir program booklet and by selling sponsorships, exhibitor/vendor space and low cost tickets. We also give a second award to men, women and organizations that are committed to diversity. We bring together people from across our community who would not otherwise meet.
In Sacramento, we follow our awards ceremony with a reception, refreshments, and live music by my band, The Jazz Generation. I also contribute from sales of my books and CDs.
Please don't hesitate to contact me at IAWOCD@aol.com if you have questions or I can be of help.
Many thanks to Marian who has worked tirelessly to promote Women of Color Day globally.
In sisterhood,
Suzanne Brooks
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