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Watch behind the scenes footage of Shaunelle Curry and Kelley Nicole discuss "Respect: The Declaration, the Commitment" with host Thandisizwe Chimurenga on Some of Us Are Brave, KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles, www.kpfk.org worldwide.
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Greetings!
On Thursday, April 9, 2009, a group of Los Angeles men and women, concerned about the degradation of women and girls of color, gathered together to make a personal commitment to honoring the women and girls in their lives. Thus, began the work of creating a "Declaration for Honoring Womanhood."
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The Declaration
 The evening continued with an enriching discussion on practical methods for expressing respect in our personal thoughts, words and actions toward women. We answered the question: "How do I make respect and honor practical, tangible aspects of my daily life?"
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The Commitment
"I commit to try my best to speak
from a place of love, not ego, when speaking, especially when there is conflict
or time for critical analysis."
We created our personal commitment statements and began the work of formulating a "Declaration for Honoring womanhood."
 
We would love to hear your personal commitment to honoring the women and girls in your life. Please reply to this email with one or two statements that describe a personal commitment you are willing to make to honoring women in your thoughts, words and actions. Thank you! "I commit to coming into my own voice as a woman of color, and speaking up for what I believe in."
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SAVE THE DATE
"Shattered Glass on the Kitchen Floor"
Friday, May 8, 2009
7-9 pm
Vegan Village Community Room
4061 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Cost: $10 at the door or $15 for weekend package of events
Join us for this multi-media stage presentation about the universal power of women to overcome victimization and oppression. This production looks at the transcendent power of faith and the power of identification with the Divine Feminine Archetype. Featuring dramatic readings, live music by Ms. Kelley Nicole, visual art, slide show presentation and video interviews! Proceeds to benefit the Women of Color Media Justice Initiative.
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SAVE THE DATE
"We Honor Our Mothers"
Saturday, May 9, 2009
8-10am
Oceanside (TBA)
Cost: Free
Please wear all white.
Join us for an ocean-side tribute to our mothers, grandmothers, sisters and daughters. We stand in proxy for women everywhere who have been victims of violence and oppression. Featuring a Forgiveness and Gratitude Circle for the women and men that we love.
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SAVE THE DATE
"Ladies in White" Benefit Concert
Saturday, May 9, 2009-Sunday May 10, 2009
8pm-2am
Jewel's Catch One Club
4061 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Cost: $7 at the door or $15 for weekend package of events
Please wear all white.
Bring in Mother's Day with live music, spoken word, fresh beats, dancing, laughter and the Spirit of Love! Join us as all-female singers, musicians, djs and spoken word artists rock the stage at Catch One! Proceeds to benefit the Women of Color Media Justice Initiative.
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