SISTERS OF TODAY & TOMORROW PRESENTS…
2ND ANNUAL “SISTERS OF TOMORROW CONFERENCE”
With an All Star Inter-generational “Sisters Circle” Discussion
For Immediate Release! July 22, 2009
Contact: Carla Morrison, Executive Producer
Chit Chat Communications / SOT
(404) 815-5667 / (404) 319-2130-cell
chitchatcommunications@hotmail.com
Atlanta, Georgia -- “Sisters of Today & Tomorrow” (SOT) will host its 2nd Annual “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference (SOTC), next week Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 9am-5pm (doors open at 8am), at Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia (Off of Fairburn Rd & Benjamin E. Mays), (404) 699-5665. The all girls conference will cover issues on self esteem/self image, health & fitness, education and careers/entrepreneurship, with confirmed guests: BET’s Tiny & Toya; Licensed Therapist Fatina Holloway; Ga. State Rep. Alisha Thomas-Morgan; Film Director Avril Z. Speaks of Azuspeak Productions; Author/Writer Ronda Racha Penrice; Health & Fitness expert Tammy Leady of Body Physiques; Celebrity Photographer Donna Permell of Prime Phocus; Author of “Drama High”, L. Divine; Actress/Radio Personality Tangie Larkin of “Meet the Browns & V103”, Rodney Williams, Mentor to the Stars and a host of great women in Atlanta. Suggested donation is $25, lunch is included. The conference is open to the general public. For more information call Chit Chat Communications (404) 319-2130 / (404) 815-5667, or email: info@chitchatcommunications.com .
SOTC is sponsored by: Chit Chat Communications. Community partners include: Big Bethel Village, America I Am Exhibit, Bessie Winn-Afeku, Blendz Salon, CakesbyTatyana.com, The Intergenerational Dialogue Counseling Service, MM Products LLC., Runway Boutique and West End Print Shop.
Sisters of Tomorrow Conference program outline
8:00am-9am – Open registration.
9:00am-5pm – Self development.
9:00am-11:00am – “Building Positive Self Images”.
- “Setting the Tone for Your Mind, Body & Soul”, with Licensed Therapist, Fatina Holloway.
- “Looking Within” workshop with Former Miss Black Georgia ‘06 Mrs. Bessie Winn-Afeku.
11:00am - 12:00pm – Lunch & A Movie. Movie presented by: Azuspeak Productions.
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Health & fitness and Self image workshop(s).
1:00pm - 2:00pm – Art education & Sex education workshop(s)* (for teens).
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Careers in law, sports, entertainment, communications (writing, photography, TV production), politics, cosmetology (beauty tips: hair & makeup etc.) fashion styling and more.*
3:30pm - 5:00pm – Sisters Circle “Bridging the Inter-generational Gap” with special celebrity guests and senior citizens of Big Bethel Village, facilitated by Shaquila “Dream” Montgomery, 12th grader Woodward Academy & Tangie Larkin, Actress/Radio Personality at V103.
5:00pm - SOT program ends.
About The Organization:
Sisters of Today & Tomorrow” a non-profit organization is the result of the community programs Chit Chat Communications’ (CCC) community division “C. Morrison Presents…” has produced during the past 6 years. The organization is reputable across America for its sincere need to help youth and women. The company has produced over 20 community programs, promoting higher education, entrepreneurship, self esteem, health & fitness and personal development, impacting over 4,500 youth and adults, receiving favorable media exposure nation-wide.
SOT’s guest panelists/speakers have included, (but not limited to): Basketball Great Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Actress/Comedian Mo’Nique, GA State Rep. Alisha Thomas-Morgan; Actress Cee Cee Michaela (formerly Yvonne on “Girlfriends”); Singer Lyfe Jennings; Former NBA Star Anthony Mason; Writer/Actress/Radio Producer Deya Direct; Rap Artist Pastor Troy; 1st African American Fire Chief Rosemary Cloud; Connecticut State Senator Toni Harp; School of Hard Knocks Fashion Designer Gerard Murray; AJC Entertainment Writer Sonya Murray; Publisher of Johnson Media Kevin Johnson; Olympic Hopeful Alexandria Givan; V103 Radio Personality Greg Street and a host of other prominent professionals/community leaders. www.chitchatcommunications.com .
Sisters of Tomorrow Conference
Workshop Presenters & Speakers
“Building Positive Self Images” (9am-11pm)
Licensed Therapist & “Runway” Boutique owner, Fatina Holloway.
Former Miss Black Georgia ’06 & Youth Activist, Mrs. Bessie Winn-Afeku.
“Lunch & A Movie” 11am-12pm
Film Director, Avril. Z. Speaks of Azuspeak Productions &
Mentor to the Stars, Rodney Williams.
Feeling & Looking Good… “The Art of Taking Care of Yourself” 12pm-2pm
Health & Fitness Expert, Tammie Leady of Body Physiques. (For ages 9-13)
Director of Professional & Consumer Education, Will Williams, of MM Products Company. (Adults)
Celebrity Make-up artist, Malika James. (For ages 14-18)
Health Educator & Nurse – Natlyn McGhee, RN, MS DHR, Division of Public Health, with
Melinda Thompson. (For ages 14-18)
Expression through Art
Professor of Art / Visual Artist Marcia Jones. (For ages 9-13)
Careers/Entrepreneurship (2pm – 3pm)
Boutique Owner – Felisa Hicks, Owner of Tilt Boutique.
College student – Jessica Stewart, Georgia State University.
Corporate professional -Kim Tubbs-Heron, Micro-Soft Corporation.
Chemical Engineer – Mia Jackson, Aspiring Corporate Leader, as seen on CNN’s “Black in America 2”.
Girl Scout.
International Fashion Stylist - Camille Morrison.
Journalist/Author – Ronda Penrice, African American History for Dummies.
Music Executive- Mia Welsh, Zone 4, Inc.
Nurse – Natlyn McGhee, RN, MS DHR, Division of Public Health.
Police officer – Trish Kelly, GSU Police.
Politician - Alisha Thomas-Morgan, GA State Representative.
Professional photographer - Donna Permell, Prime Phocus.
Radio personality/Actress – Tangie Larkin, V103 /Meet the Browns.
Teacher – Tonya Hampton, Dunnaire Elementary.
Sisters Circle – Inter-generational (3:30pm – 5pm)
BET’s Tiny & Toya.
L. Divine, Author “Drama High”.
Co-Host / Facilitator, Shaquila “Dream” Montgomery, 12th grader Woodward Academy.
Co-Host, Tangie Larkin, Actress/Radio Personality at V103.
Youth Sponsors
* Aarica Blackett, Atlanta, Georgia.
* Antonio White, Washington, DC.
* BeBe Love, Fulton County.
* Dana J. Bolden, APR, The Coca Cola Company.
* Fatina Holloway, Runway Boutique.
* Felisa Hicks , Tilt Boutique.
* Finishing Touch Barbershop (Mariam Coleman & Mark Harris).
* Janice Mathis, Citizenship Education Fund/Rainbow Push.
* Michael B. Russell, CEO of HJ. Russell & Company.
* Mitsah Henry, Hank Stewart Foundation.
* Paul Debnam, The Debnam Group.
* Reference & Research Division of Auburn Avenue Library.
* Rosemary Jones, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
* Sabrina Jenkins, Special Events Director, Atlanta Braves.
* Sister Aturah, Soul Vegetarian Restaurant South.
* The Chris Draft Family Foundation.
* The Honorable “Tina” Robinson – Clerk of Superior Court.
* Unity Network and Counseling Center.
* Valerie Means, Radio One.
* Vivian Hughes, Washington, DC.
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