Check out these upcoming events featuring black women and continue to send events that are centered around black womanhood to events@forharriet.com. Be sure to check back each week for new events!
Black Women Write Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (PST)
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (PST)
We'll be meeting every Friday from 11a-1p, without fail leading up to the December holidays. From there we'll figure out a 2016 schedule that works for all of our members.
What Does Black Women Write Do??
Great question! Once a week we get together and write. It's not complicated. All writers, be they academic, comedic, creative, professional or otherwise are welcome. You can write siliently or bounce ideas off of other women writers if you so desire. Work from home? Join us! We promise you'll have a productive day.
The basic point is to strengthen the networking and creative ties between women of color living and creating in Los Angeles.
What Does Black Women Write Do??
Great question! Once a week we get together and write. It's not complicated. All writers, be they academic, comedic, creative, professional or otherwise are welcome. You can write siliently or bounce ideas off of other women writers if you so desire. Work from home? Join us! We promise you'll have a productive day.
The basic point is to strengthen the networking and creative ties between women of color living and creating in Los Angeles.
Dallas, TX
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
Friday, November 20, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (CST)
“Tellebration-Dallas: For God So Loved Those Loud Black Girls,” is a two-night woman-centric, adult-storytelling event where five African American women storytellers will “loot their lives and share the wealth,” each one taking a turn at the mic to tell the truth - the whole truth - about what happened on “that day” or “that one time.” Tellebration!™ the event has been in existence for 18 years, and Dallas is one of approximately 400 official sites around the world to host this event.
Friday, November 20, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 10:30 PM (EST)
The N'Namdi center for Contemporary Art has collaborated with AFFRM/ARRAY to screen two new films releasing during the month of November. AFFRM/ARRAY is a film distribution company founded by film maker Ava Duvernay, dedicated to the amplification of independent films by people of color and women film makers globally. This month at the N'Namdi Center, we will be screening two films, 'Ayanda,' and 'Out of my Hand.'
Austin, TX
Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
The 2nd Annual Black Women In Business Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-5pm at the Crowne Plaza (6121 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX 78752)!! We are expecting over 1,000 guests to attend!! This year we will house 60 black businesswomen vendors!! But, we will not allow duplicate brands. So, if you are interested in being a vendor at the event, please email Rose Smith first to make sure no one else has already paid for their space with the same brand. Vendors will setup from 8am-9:30am. No exceptions. The vendor fee is $100. Spaces will NOT be held without payment. Food vendors are welcome! Electrical outlets can NOT be guaranteed, so please plan to use warmers or provide a cold menu.
Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)
The 2nd Annual Black Women In Business Extravaganza will be held on Saturday, November 21st from 10am-5pm at the Crowne Plaza (6121 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX 78752)!! We are expecting over 1,000 guests to attend!! This year we will house 60 black businesswomen vendors!! But, we will not allow duplicate brands. So, if you are interested in being a vendor at the event, please email Rose Smith first to make sure no one else has already paid for their space with the same brand. Vendors will setup from 8am-9:30am. No exceptions. The vendor fee is $100. Spaces will NOT be held without payment. Food vendors are welcome! Electrical outlets can NOT be guaranteed, so please plan to use warmers or provide a cold menu.
Issues Affecting Women of Color
Boston, MA
Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
On Monday, November 23, 2015, NBWS will host a panel discussion of issues affecting women of color at the state House from 6pm to 8pm. Through interactive discussions attendees will hear from experts and each other. This event is the day before the Boston Public Hearing on Women’s Issues that several of NBWS members will attend so they will have the opportunity to share what matters to us.
Boston, MA
Monday, November 23, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)
On Monday, November 23, 2015, NBWS will host a panel discussion of issues affecting women of color at the state House from 6pm to 8pm. Through interactive discussions attendees will hear from experts and each other. This event is the day before the Boston Public Hearing on Women’s Issues that several of NBWS members will attend so they will have the opportunity to share what matters to us.
Lawton, OK
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
This interactive discussion panel brings together necessary voices in support of equality and justice for all in our community. The panel includes a diverse range of community advocates to engage participants in an informative and empowering discussion surrounding community service, health and wellness, and social injustice. This panel demonstrates the fight against social injustice. Come together for life and hope.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
This interactive discussion panel brings together necessary voices in support of equality and justice for all in our community. The panel includes a diverse range of community advocates to engage participants in an informative and empowering discussion surrounding community service, health and wellness, and social injustice. This panel demonstrates the fight against social injustice. Come together for life and hope.
