Shoppers enjoying the offerings of Batakali Fashion DesignAngie Hall-Sandifer of Angie's Hats Millinery Creations greets a customerRenay Dossman, Tracey Williams-Dillard, Simon Sikulu, Yeshi G. Galata and Shawntera Hardy. Attendees mingling at the eventModerator Shawntera Hardy"Small Business Showcase & Shopping Extravaganza"We have a prize winner!Assata & LaQuita Handcrafted … [Read more...]
Join us as we celebrate African American mothers who have gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. In addition to personal tributes to deserving mothers, the afternoon includes a special live performance from Wenso Ashby, shopping, music & more!
Nominate a deserving mother TODAY at the form below by November 15! Please note that only one nomination is necessary per celebrated mother.
http://bit.ly/CelebratingMomsSignUp2019
****Sisterhood. Self-care. Cooperative economics. Purposeful living. Black woman empowerment. These are just a few ways to describe the vision and power of Sister Spokesman.****
Since 2004, the monthly event series has served as a resource and commerce hub for women in the community. Every first Saturday, Sister Spokesman provides an affirming space for local Black entrepreneurs to find and cultivate a consumer base while offering attendees an opportunity to keep their dollars in the community.
Leave your cares at home and join us for a festive afternoon of learning, sharing, networking, dancing, shopping, and indulgence!
Recognize a special mother at Sister Spokesman’s annual ‘Celebrating Moms’ event
2018 "Celebrating Moms" nominees Do you know a phenomenal mother? Every year, Sister Spokesman hosts a “Celebrating Moms of All Ages” event dedicated to recognizing and honoring mothers in the community who've gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. This year's event is Dec. 7, from noon to 4 pm, at LifeSource in Minneapolis. We want to honor these … [Read more...]
Sister Spokesman champions cancer prevention, survival [photos]
Sisterhood of Survival took place at Lifesource in Mpls Oct. 5.Dr. Sharon Dykes, Dr. Alyse Hamilton, and Dr. Barbara ToppinReona Berry of African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA) and Tracey Williams-DillardDr. Alyse HamiltonDr. Barbara ToppinDr. Sharon Dykes encouraged attendees to be strong advocates for their health care.Dr. Sharon DykesOne of the afternoon's prize … [Read more...]
‘Sisterhood of Survival’ – a space for vital conversation
(l-r) Sharon Luster Dykes, M D, Dr. Alyse Hamilton and Dr. Barbara Toppin My mom discovered the lump on her left breast, and after several tests, she received the devastating prognosis of breast cancer. I was 16 years old and I thought it was a death sentence. The prognosis of cancer is terrifying for anyone to hear, but it is worse when it’s your own mother. Mom ended … [Read more...]
‘Sisterhood of Survival’ – a space for vital conversation
(l-r) Dr. Sharon Luster Dykes, Dr. Barbara Toppin and Dr. Alyse Hamilton My mom discovered the lump on her left breast, and after several tests, she received the devastating prognosis of breast cancer. I was 16 years old and I thought it was a death sentence. The prognosis of cancer is terrifying for anyone to hear, but it is worse when it’s your own mother. Mom … [Read more...]