California
Black Women’s Health Project
July 2006 Newsletter |
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Healing for the Mind, Body & Soul:
News Notes from CABWHP
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CABWHP 12TH
Anniversary Gala "Women Who Dared: Our Legacy
and our Future"
On June 15, 2006, the California Black Women's
Health Project (CABWHP) honored "Women Who Dared"
during our 12th Anniversary Breakfast
Gala & Online Auction held at the elegant City
Club on Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles.
This year, we paid tribute to three outstanding
women: Angela Bassett (Actor), Sylvia Drew Ivie,
J.D. (former Executive Director, T.H.E. Clinic),
and Rosemary Turner (Vice President, Southern
California, District United Parcel Service).
We were once again delighted to have Rachel
Boesing (Today in L.A. weather forecaster, NBC4)
emcee the event.
Crystal Crawford, CEO of CABWHP, opened the
program with a stirring a cappella rendition
of a Sweet Honey and the Rock song "We Who Believe
in Freedom". Her performance immediately captivated
the audience and helped those in attendance
to reflect upon our purpose for gathering that
beautiful Thursday morning. We gathered because
there is still work to be done to eliminate
the health disparities that effect Black women
and girls and to honor three women who have
worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Black
women and girls.
The award presentation ceremony was inspirational.
Each honoree shared their heartfelt concerns
for the well-being of the Black family, community
and the strength of our legacy. Their words
were so compelling that there were moments when
you could see tears flowing from the eyes of
some of the attendees. The beauty of the event
continued with musical and dance tributes by
vocalist Cammie Knight and dancer Kelly Graham.
We also premiered our Black Women's Mental Health
PSA, produced by Women in Film. This year, we
held our first Online Auction as part of the
festivities in order to raise additional support
for CABWHP programs such as the Advocate Training
Program and Young Women's Initiative. Our 12th
Anniversary Breakfast Gala was truly an empowering
and successful event! We hope to see you next
year.
Advocate Training
Program 2006: Empowering Black Women to be Tomorrow's
Health Activists
CABWHP will soon begin training a new group
of Los Angeles health advocates for our innovative
Advocate Training Program (ATP). The ATP is
designed to train women from the grassroots
community to become effective health policy
activists and advocates. In 2002, 2003, 2004,
and 2005, the program was enormously successful.
We anticipate that the 2006 ATP will empower
a new set of health advocates to enrich our
activism and dialog with policy makers. Be a
part of CABWHP's Los Angeles area ATP class,
starting this fall. Applications are available
now!
California Black Women’s
Health Project thanks our Sponsors, Honorees,
Volunteers, Donors and Supporters For making
our 12th Anniversary Gala and Online Auction
a success!
SPONSORS
Sojourner "Truth Teller"
Kaiser Permanente
Fannie Lou Hamer "Freedom Fighter"
California Teachers Association
Barbara Jordan "Justice Seeker"
AstraZeneca LP
California HealthCare Foundation
Northrop Grumman
Ella Baker "Equality Advocate"
Aetna
First American Trust, FSB
Southern California Gas Company
United Parcel Service
Daisy Bates "Community Builder"
Eileen Harris Norton
Greenberg Glusker, LLP
Fred, Vernita, Fred
and Crystal Crawford
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt
PacifiCare, (A United
HealthCare Company)
Planned Parenthood Affili. of CA
HONOREES & PRESENTERS
Angela Bassett
Sylvia Drew-Ivie, JD
Rosemary Turner
Anne Haley Brown, Esq.
Sakinah Carter
Melanie Babb
Rachel Boesing NBC4 (Emcee)
DONORS/VOLUNTEERS
Kelly Graham
(Dancer)
Cammie & Kenneth Knight
(Vocals & Piano)
Michelle Love
Just Lovin' Music Studios, Inc. (Pianist)
Debora Nevels
(Floral design)
Barry Robinson
(Sound)
Chad Williams
(Photography)
Ardena Bartlett
Hajar Muqtasid
Cherylnn Pope
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