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March 2018
Beyond the Bars – 2018
Join SOUL Sisters at the 8th annual Beyond the Bars Conference of the Center for Justice at Columbia University! The conference seeks to contribute to the growing movement to close jails and prisons as a part of the larger struggle to end mass incarceration. In particular, we will focus on elevating the efforts led by grassroots organizers that include formerly incarcerated and directly impacted people. Our very own Executive Director, Wakumi Douglas, will be there to present.
Find out more »TransCon
Join SOUL Sisters for TransCon! TransCon is a free conference for the transgender and gender non-conforming communities and their allies and features a job fair as well as numerous workshops designed to empower, educate and support the transgender and gender non-conforming communities.
Find out more »Black Girls Matter: Spring Break Leadership Institute
The purpose of the Institute is to give Black Girls Matter Youth and Coalition members an opportunity to collaborate on issues relevant to youth. This three day institute is a time to gather for fun, mingling, as well as brainstorming. This is a a great opportunity for youth to grow and develop as leaders. Participants will receive a gift card stipend as well as community service hours! Lunch will be provided for the duration of the institute! Wednesday, 3/28 11:30am-4:30pm @ Little Haiti Cultural…
Find out more »April 2018
Let’s Talk & Be Heard
Join SOUL Sisters Leadership collective for the 10th annual day of dialogue -- an intergenerational conversation on macro/microaggressions with a call to action! This event is free and open to the public, with breakfast and lunch provided!
Find out more »October 2018
ED Wakumi Douglas Speaking at Vera Institute Panel, Hosted by Google
On Tuesday, October 30th from 6 PM - 8 PM, our Executive Director Wakumi Douglas will join other members of the Expert Advisory Council for the Vera Institute of Justice's Task Force to End Girls' Incarceration. Speakers at the event will also include: Malika Saada Saar, Senior Counsel for Civil and Human Rights - Google Dr. Herminia Palacio, First Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services - City of New York Youth Advisory Board Members for the Task Force to End Girls'…
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