Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organize an event
Organize
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.
BWOPA/TILE HerStory Empowers Awards

Jul

28

BWOPA/TILE HerStory Empowers Awards

by BWOPA/TILE

Actions and Detail Panel

Sales Ended

Date and time

Thu, July 28, 2016

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT

Location

Geoffrey's Inner Circle

410-14th Street

Oakland, CA 94612

View map

Refund policy

Description

BWOPA/TILE will honor six dynamic women under the age of 40 at its inaugural HerStory Empowers Awards ceremony on Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th St. in Oakland.

The HerStory Empowers Awards will honor six African American women who are breaking the status quo and who impact the African American community in Health, Education, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Security, Technology, and Arts and Entertainment.

Nominated by their peers, all nominees are judged on their passion, drive and vision for change, as well as any policy work they may have done resulting in positive change for the African American community.

Award winners will be chosen from the following nominees:

Arts and Entertainment – Candice Elder, president of the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD); Ryan Nicole Austin, artist, actress, activist; Vanessa Riggins, youth mentor and owner of NEOU Brand.

Criminal Justice Reform – Alicia Walters, organizer, and speaker with Forward Together; Gina Clayton, founding executive director of Essie Justice Group; Nola Brantley, founding executive director of MISSSEY.

Economic Security – Sheryl Lane, chair of the Richmond Planning Commission; Lauren N. Peebles, CEO of The Peebles Lawyer and brain behind “Save our Sons” in Berkeley; Carroll Fife, organizer, educator, co-creator of Oakland Alliance; Alana Rayford, founder of Urban Stitch Boutique.

Health – Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, candidate for El Cerrito City Councilmember, Certified Staff Nurse III; Daisy Ozim, president and founder of Resilient Wellness; Denisha DeLane, CEO of Faith in the Bay and Health Coordinator of the AIDS Ministry at Allen Temple Oakland.

Education – Clarissa Doutherd, executive director of Parent Voices Oakland; Toynessa Kennedy, educator, poet and performer; Dr. Sally Nuamah, scholar, filmmaker and director of “HerStory.”

Technology – Nikole Collins Puri, CEO of Techbridge; Bari A. Williams, Senior Lead Counsel at Facebook; Alafia Stewart, Director of Workplace Training at Computer Technologies Program.

The community can help in selecting the six awardees. Visit http://svy.mk/29mrB9c to vote in each category. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.

TICKETS - www.herstoryempowers.eventbrite.com.

More Information: email staff@bwopa.org or visit www.bwopatileleads.org

BWOPA/TILE MISSION is to activate, motivate, promote, support, and educate African-American women about the public policy decision making process, encourage involvement, and to affirm our commitment to, and solving of, those problems affecting the African-American community.

BWOPA's PURPOSE is to:

  • Provide leadership training and mentoring to insure participation in the political process; (TILE)
  • Developing long-range strategies to insure representation of African Americans within the political spectrum.
  • Articulate our collective positions on issues affecting African Americans;
  • Develop collaborative linkages with other political organizations; and
  • Preserve and chronicle the political experience of African American women in California.

PROCEEDS to support the BWOPA/TILE DWJ Public Policy Fellows Program.

TILE is a nonprofit 5013c organization 68-0437852



Tags

  • United States Events
  • California Events
  • Things to do in Oakland, CA
  • Oakland Parties
  • Oakland Charity & Causes Parties
Event ended

BWOPA/TILE HerStory Empowers Awards


Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

BWOPA/TILE

Event creator

Events you might like

  • 2022 Champions for Children Awards Gala

    2022 Champions for Children Awards Gala
    2022 Champions for Children Awards Gala

    Fri, Sep 23, 6:00 PM
    Dan Foley Cultural Center • Vallejo, CA
    $70 - $120
  • 14th Annual Sustainability Awards Gala & Fundraiser

    14th Annual Sustainability Awards Gala & Fundraiser
    14th Annual Sustainability Awards Gala & Fundraiser

    Thu, Sep 22, 6:00 PM
    Perera Pavillion Pleasant Hill Community Center • Pleasant Hill, CA
    $60
  • 2022 An Evening of Empowerment Gala

    2022 An Evening of Empowerment Gala
    2022 An Evening of Empowerment Gala

    Sun, Oct 2, 4:00 PM
    Sunol's Casa Bella Event Center • Sunol, CA
    $125 - $1,250
  • 20th Annual Housing Heroes Awards

    20th Annual Housing Heroes Awards
    20th Annual Housing Heroes Awards

    Tue, Oct 25, 5:00 PM
    The San Francisco Mint • San Francisco, CA
    $20 - $500
  • The SF Brotherhood of Emperor , Presents A Golden Laurel Jubille

    The SF Brotherhood of Emperor , Presents A Golden Laurel Jubille
    The SF Brotherhood of Emperor , Presents A Golden Laurel Jubille

    Sat, Oct 1, 5:00 PM
    OASIS • San Francisco, CA
    $30
  • InSpirit of Giving

    InSpirit of Giving
    InSpirit of Giving

    Sun, Sep 18, 5:00 PM
    6001 Sir Francis Drake Blvd • San Geronimo, CA
    $45
  • California Corks with Cade

    California Corks with Cade
    California Corks with Cade

    Sat, Sep 17, 6:00 PM
    Dante Robere Vineyard • Livermore, CA
    $50
  • The Mission Rock Resort Invitational

    The Mission Rock Resort Invitational
    The Mission Rock Resort Invitational

    Fri, Sep 30, 10:00 AM
    Mission Rock Resort • San Francisco, CA
    $40
  • The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser PayPal only

    The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser PayPal only
    The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser PayPal only

    Sat, Aug 13, 6:00 PM
    San Francisco Elks Lodge #3 • San Francisco, CA
    $100 - $10,000
  • The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser

    The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser
    The 2022 Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser

    Sat, Aug 13, 6:00 PM
    San Francisco Elks Lodge #3 • San Francisco, CA
    $100 - $2,500

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Event Blog

Plan events

  • Online Registration
  • Sell Event Tickets
  • Event Management Software

Find events

  • Browse Oakland Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • CA Privacy Notice
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2022 Eventbrite