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Phenomenal Women is a series of
groups that meet twice each month to discuss issues which impact
the lives of Black women. Over the past 7 years, over 600 African-American women from all walks of life, came together to support, educate,
laugh with, be friends with, listen to and understand each other.
Groups meet at our office, 1475 Lima Street, Aurora, CO 80010, on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5:45 pm to 8 pm.
We listened to the music of Indie Arie's "Healing"
and learned what we, as Black women, need to heal from. We discussed
our relationships, including the rifts and love that exist between
Black men and women in our community. We learned how to take better
care of our bodies, how to protect ourselves from HIV and STDs,
how to perform breast self-exams. We watched the powerful documentary,
"No! Black Women and Rape!" and found the strength to
talk about our own experiences and those of our sisters, mothers, daughters and friends.
Phenomenal Women participants attended the Denver premier of "Precious" to support the story of a Black woman who faced challenges many participants faced in their lives.
We celebrated seven years of meeting new friends, of
finding beauty and joy in our hair, our skin, our weight, our voices,
our history, our culture, our music, our poetry, ourselves. One
sister said, "Every time I have come, I've left feeling better
about life and better about myself."
Certified child care and a nutritious dinner is always provided for you and your children. All services are free. Bring a friend.
Contact Imani at 303-367-4747.
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