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Welcoming Our Newest Team Members! | |
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Be Present is growing and changing...again! We've added three new staff members as we continue to work toward meeting the goals of our 10-year Strategic Plan. Adding staff allows us to further expand our capacity to open avenues of communication and learning, build authentic relationships, and ensure that we work together in shared leadership.
Margherita, Kelley, and Robin join current staff members RaShaunda Allen, Director of People and Operations, and Annie Tobias, Director of Network Leadership and Programs in the common goal of continuing to move the mission of Be Present forward.
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40th Anniversary of Black & Female:
What is the Reality?™
A Celebration and Training Retreat
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We are thrilled to announce our upcoming retreat weekend, which marks the 40th anniversary celebration of the Black & Female: What is the Reality?™ workshop. The retreat will provide a space for Black women, Black girls, and gender-diverse Black people to connect, grow, and celebrate the realities of their lives. The retreat will be held at Forrest Hills Resort in Dahlonega, Georgia, from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9.
The weekend schedule is designed to provide a mix of learning, celebration, and reflection. The agenda includes exploring how using the Be Present Empowerment Model® can affect positive change in work, families, and communities; sharing lessons learned and stories about the impact of the Model on attendees' lives; and celebrating ourselves and each other. The Retreat will also provide opportunities for attendees to explore what it means to develop intergenerational, multiracial leadership in and across different fields.
Space is limited to 50 participants. The retreat will be led by Lillie P. Allen and other Black women leaders who have been part of the Black & Female: What is the Reality?™ workshop since its inception.
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Lillie's Wisdom & Words
"Black women's leadership is not only a necessity; it is a transformative force that holds the power to reshape the world. Through the Black & Female Initiative, we celebrate our legacies, amplify our voices, and create spaces for empowerment, growth, and collaboration. Together, we can rise above the challenges and create a future where Black women's leadership is recognized, valued, and embraced."
~ Lillie P. Allen, Founder of Be Present Inc.
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Empower Black Women's Leadership: Make a Difference By Donating to the Black & Female Retreat Weekend
We understand that not everyone can attend the upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration and Training Retreat, but you can still make a significant impact by contributing to our mission.
By contributing to this retreat, you are actively supporting the empowerment of Black women and girls, amplifying their voices, and fostering inclusive leadership for social justice. Together, we can create a just world where everyone's unique contributions are recognized and valued.
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Your contribution can go towards a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance for individuals who may not have the means to attend the retreat or participate in our programs.
This will ensure that the transformative experience of the Black & Female: What is the Reality?™ workshop is accessible to a broader range of individuals.
To donate, please click the button below, select the amount you want to give, click the “Other” button, and in the Additional Designation field, enter “Black & Female: What is the Reality Retreat.”
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support the mission of Be Present Inc. Your generosity will help us continue our vital work in empowering and uplifting Black women and girls. We deeply appreciate your commitment to creating a more just and inclusive world.
The Black and Female Initiative Leadership Team
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Trailblazing Conference
Thursday October 12 - Sunday October 15, 2023
Forrest Hills Resort, in beautiful Dahlonega, Georgia
We will welcome you into our intimate learning community and together, we'll practice a way of listening, being, and communicating that enhances our capacity for understanding, conscious listening, and effective collaboration.
The Conference will introduce three practices that empower us in a new way of being, leading and collaborating:
- The Be Present Empowerment Model®
- Wisdom Spiritual Practices
- Transformative Money Practices
These practices will empower attendees to:
- Address intersectional issues of race, gender, power, and class
- Build strong relationships among people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, viewpoints, and values
- Receive support in a community of practice
- Create systems of support and practices to bring into life, family, community, and workplace
The Conference is highly participatory and experiential, fun, and interactive. It will integrate many learning styles and engage children, youth, and adults together in a shared learning process.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
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