Upcoming Events

RIBBONS OF HOPE
BRINGING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH AWARENESS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
11AM - 1:30PM
WILLIAM WELLS BROWN COMMUNITY CENTER
548 E. SIXTH STREET
LEXINGTON, KY 40508

***LITERATURE, POETS, ENTERTAINMENT & FOOD***


Empowering Women...After The Storm
Support Group
Monday December 14th
Location: Lexington Public Library, Central
140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
6PM - 7:30PM

Soulful Expressions: The Series

Empowering & Educating Against Domestic Violence through Spoken Word



The first  "Soulful Expressions" was held on October 17, 2009. Pictures shown below include only those who were on program. Although this was a fundraiser, due to the nature of Domestic Violence, we wanted to ensure confidentiality and  the audience was not shown.











The next series of "Soulful Expressions" will be held on January 16,2010
7PM
Location: National College
2376 Sir Barton way
Lexington, KY 40508









Cherie Jones reading statistics of Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men in United States are victims of Domestic Violence at some point in their lives.Dominique read "Believe" written by Unique Young. Ja'Co miming to "I Need You Now" by Smokie Norful. Serina Cowan's poem of love showed the dynamic aspect of love not only in the physical realm but spiritually as well.Tekila after she led us in prayer, setting the atmosphere for a blessed, educational and empowering night. Van read "3 Strikes" written by Unique YoungYvonne Deshazior's powerful poetry "Olivia" and "Daddy In You" made you want to weep for all the women who have been victims of Domestic Violence, including Olivia.Benica Triplet's soulful poems made you want to stand up and scream "Oh yeah, I'm a woman! Value my worth!"Cherie Jones moments before the first event: "Soulful Expressions", jotting down some last minute notes.Ja'Co miming.