From soothing body butters and savory oils and lotions to on-site massages, Sister Spokesman’s “Small Business Showcase & Shopping Extravaganza” ran the gamut.
Sister Spokesman
Sisterhood. Self-care. Cooperative economics. Black woman empowerment. These are just a few ways to describe the vision and power of Sister Spokesman.
Now in its 15th year, the monthly event series continues to serve as a networking, 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.
The afternoon also offers thoughtful discussion on important topics, in addition to dancing, shopping, games, and prizes. Leave your cares at home and enjoy an afternoon of sisterhood just for you!
Below, find all things Sister Spokesman, including highlights from previous events.
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Recognize a special mother at Sister Spokesman’s annual ‘Celebrating Moms’ event
Do you know a phenomenal mother? Every year, Sister Spokesman honors special mothers in the community.
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Sister Spokesman champions cancer prevention, survival [photos]
An expert panel of Black women physicians held court at ‘Sisterhood of Survival: Cancer Awareness’ to discuss cancer awareness, prevention, and survival.
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‘Sisterhood of Survival’ – a space for vital conversation
After a summer-long hiatus, Sister Spokesman is proud to host ‘Sisterhood of Survival: Cancer Awareness’ with an all-star line-up of three African American female physicians.
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Black hair took the crown at Sister Spokesman event
Black hair, in all its diverse glory, was the topic of the day at Sister Spokesman’s “Wear Your Crown” event.
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Homeownership can be more than a dream…with a bit of planning [photos]
Through financial discipline, education and planning, homeownership can, indeed, be yours.
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Get Fit Challenge: Tips for maintaining your holistic health
As we journey toward increased wellness, mental (intellectual), physical, spiritual, and social wellness are keys to our complete wellness.
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Get Fit Challenge: Personal motivation comes from discovering your ‘why’
With Sister Spokesman’s Get Fit Challenge, brought to you by Wellife 360, we make it a point to give you a few tips throughout each week to help you stop the excuses and hit the perfect stride in your health journey.
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Finding hope, help for women after incarceration
‘I got what I needed,’ said Natalie Pollard after attending Sister Spokesman’s ‘New Beginnings: Life After Incarceration’ discussion. She had left work and rushed over to the March 2 event on a mission to gather info for herself and other women transitioning from incarceration.
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Get Fit: the importance of planning and prepping
Editor’s note: This story accompanied a Sister Spokesman “Get Fit” Challenge that has since run its course. Today’s busy lifestyles do not cater to the health-conscious consumer. Everything is made quick and cheap. Starting or rebuilding a life you desire can take a lot of energy and time. But as the old school saying goes, […]
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‘Love Thyself’ encourages women to be intentional with self-care [photos + video]
The expert panelists encouraged attendees to take a simple, intentional approach to self-care, with the understanding that you cannot pour into others if there’s nothing in your own glass.
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Sister Spokesman and Wellife 360 kick off Get Fit’ Challenge
Sister Spokesman and Wellife 360, a holistic health nonprofit, want to encourage women to develop healthier habits with the Get Fit Challenge.
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Sister Spokesman makes fitness fun!
Community members kicked off the New Year on a healthy note Jan. 5 at ‘Making Fitness Fun,’ Sister Spokesman’s first event of 2019.
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Black mothers matter: Sister Spokesman honors special mothers (photos/video)
The room brimmed with emotion as community members, young and old, celebrated mothers with reflections, tears and laughter.
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Turn your passion into action: Sister Spokesman highlights keys to small business success
Identifying your passion, testing the waters, and creating a plan are paramount to finding success as a business owner, according to the panelists.
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Sister Spokesman seeks nominations for “Celebrating Moms” Dec. 1
Do you know a Phenomenal Mother? Our Sister Spokesman “Celebrating Moms of All Ages” event is Dec. 1, and we want to recognize African American mothers who have gone above and beyond in their actions or accomplishments. We’re looking for unique nominees who have risen above the norm and should be noted for “Shining in […]
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‘Sisterhood of Survival’ event seeks to break cycle of abuse (photos)
The one-hour discussion touched on various aspects of domestic violence, ranging from systemic and generational trauma and how to break the cycle of abuse to identifying abusive behaviors, prevention tips, and the importance of self-love and care.
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Beyond skin deep: Sister Spokesman talks Black beauty and dollars (photos)
From finding the right lip color to fitness tips to a conversation on intentional and well-informed beauty consumerism, Sister Spokesman’s TheBusiness of Beauty was a flurry of activity with much food for thought.
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Sister Spokesman presents “Keys to Homeownership” (photos/video)
Recent data from the Urban Institute shows that racial disparity in homeownership rates are highest in the Northeast and Midwest, with Minneapolis claiming the biggest divide — a whopping 50 percent difference between Black and White homeownership rates. Panelists at Sister Spokesman’s “Keys to Homeownership” on May 5 spoke on such disparities and offered information and resources for first-time […]
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Sister Spokesman presents “Black Excellence: the HBCU Experience (video)
On Saturday, April 7, Sister Spokesman attendees gathered at Northside Achievement Zone in Minneapolis to discuss the impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and learn about college resources and services. The panelists consisted of Dr. Tonya Jackman Hampton, an HBCU alum; Annette Lee of HBCU College Tour, and Aaliyah Hodge, a representative of Postsecondary […]