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Staying Connected: Spring 2024
BlackFemaleProject has been in reflection and celebration mode in our 10th anniversary year! One major way we’re living into our anniversary theme, Because of a Black Woman, is with events curated and presented by many of the Black women who’ve supported our work over the years.
JUNE 2024 Wellness Resources
As human beings in general—and especially as Black women—we have the gift of endless examples of those who came before us overcoming the most dire of circumstances, guided by faith in something greater than the here and now. We don’t take for granted what it means for our ancestors to have stayed the course through adversity so that we could have the opportunity to live.
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Precious J. Stroud
BlackFemaleProject exists because of one particular Black woman, Precious J. Stroud. We’re sharing a very special reflection about the impact she’s had on those of us who have the honor of working alongside her.
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard
“When we worked together, Dr. Rachelle Rogers-Ard led our staff in becoming Values Ambassadors and I always knew a day with Rachelle was not a day to be wasted…”
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Fern E. Stroud
In addition to a remarkable teaching career in the East Bay through pivotal times in our nation’s history, Mrs. Fern E. Stroud raised daughters who went on to carry forward her legacy of service. There would be no BlackFemaleProject without Mrs. Stroud!
MAY 2024 Wellness Resources
Many of us experience the feeling of being expected to dim our light in order to fit in or get along. At BlackFemaleProject, we believe that compromising our authenticity in this way is not only a disservice to ourselves, but also to our community and the world around us. Think about an orchestra. It’s the variety and distinctness among the different instruments that creates the beauty, depth, and richness of the music. Imagine what an orchestra full of one instrument or playing only one note would sound like. Harmony is beautiful, and only truly arises from cooperation among difference…
Member Spotlight: Kathryn Bradley
I believe in it because the healing and space that we need to process and simply spaces to be just don't exist for Black women and particularly not in our traditional work spaces, so BlackFemaleProject offers that space.
Member Spotlight: Regina Jackson
As a Black woman, I think it’s exceptionally important to hold space for us and our journeys. All too often, we are given the toughest jobs and not affirmed in our success.
Event Reflections: Crowns for Queens
APRIL 2024 Wellness Resources
BlackFemaleProject came to be in response to our Founder’s experience of workplace stress leading to physical sickness. Over the past 10 years, we’ve learned that far too many Black women across industries have similar stories.
Does this strike a chord for you? If so, what are your plans for keeping yourself healthy as you achieve your professional goals? If not, what strategies have worked for you to maintain a sense of balance amidst the demands of life? Like our dear friend Dr. Phyllis Hubbard, we believe that any symptoms or challenges we encounter contain within them information that can help us find more alignment…
Event Reflections: The State of Black Women AT WORK
The Awakening by Katrina Croswell
The Black experience is a complex collection of stories, trials, triumphs, achievements, struggles, etc. because the Black Community is Diverse.
Black Excellence with Dania Wright
The Black experience is a complex collection of stories, trials, triumphs, achievements, struggles, etc. because the Black Community is Diverse.
Checkmate with Vanessa Siverls
There are rules. Either you play by them or you don’t. Cross your T’s and dot your I’s. You can’t afford to mess up. You have got a huge career in front of you.
The Stand for Justice with Dr. Nicole Norfles
“Justice is being treated equally and fairly, and with equity. Equity is key!”
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Mary McNeal Logan
Where there are elders in your corner, lean in and listen.
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Shirley Strong
My advice for young Black women is try a new thing: hair style, book, place to travel, food, form of movement, friends to spend time with (or not). This is a small way of caring for yourself and growing into your womanhood.
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Mary Robertson
Do not put limits on yourself. Who you are and what you believe matters.
BECAUSE OF A BLACK WOMAN Precious Stroud
Precious taught me the importance of lifting up young sisters and the power of mentorship. Precious was my first mentor post-undergrad and she continues to support me over a decade later. Because of Precious, I have developed many young leaders and will continue to do so as I grow in my career…
Member Spotlight: Dr. Cathia Walters
BlackFemaleProject highlights who we are as a people and the variations that exist among us. To be able to see that and have it reflected not just to me but also to my kids and my grandkids—it’s just powerful beyond measure.