Join us on June 8 as we close the season of Women Rising with an evening centered on connection, reflection, and celebration. In honor of Juneteenth, we are creating space to recognize the strength, resilience, healing, and growth of Black women while uplifting one another in community. Be reminded that you don’t have to rise alone.
This event is designed with Black and African-American women in mind. Whether you’ve joined us before or are stepping in for the first time, you’ll find a space to connect, build your capacity, and rise alongside inspiring Black and African-American women across education and the nonprofit sector. Dinner and prizes will be provided.
About Women Rising
Women Rising is for intergenerational Black, African American women to connect with themselves and others in order to learn, support, be supported and heal in service to amplifying their power in community and professional life. If your energy is draining and you are looking for a deeper support network; an improved way of moving through the world while being supported by and getting to support other strong Black women, “Women Rising” is an opportunity not to be missed. The best version of yourself is ready to be discovered. She is in you now and this series will bring her out into the light, where all of her gifts can lift you and others toward great rewards.
What to Expect from Women Rising
- A space to meet and connect with other Black women leaders for learning and healing
- Reflective space to understand and articulate your experience as a Black professional in education, public and nonprofit organizations
- Creative activities that support multiple learning styles
- Music and laughter to lift joy into the common experience
- A space you don't have to design, facilitate, or lead
- A safe and interactive space
- A place for rest and restoration; renew, refresh and retreat for a moment in your busy life
- Tools to learn and apply to your life
- Coaching
There will be an optional coaching session and networking from 8pm - 8:30pm.
About the Coach
Jenjii is an energetic strategist and teacher who builds the capacity of leaders to be effective. As CEO of Blaze Consulting Group, she provides coaching, training, facilitation and consultation to public and private companies that impact our daily lives. Beloved for her ability to bring diverse groups of people together to have honest, heart opening conversations that lead to action. Jenjii quickly assesses complex human and organizational issues to develop creative solutions that solve problems. She inspires leaders to have honest, heart opening conversations that lead to action. She shows audiences how to turn challenges into a catalyst for transformation. These qualities make her a go-to keynote speaker, coach and consultant for organizations, associations, and conferences across industries and sectors. Prior to launching Blaze Consulting Group, Jenjii was the founding Executive Director of Saving Our Sisters, Saving Ourselves. Jenjii is also the author of Beyond the Hashtag: The Spirit, Heart and Love of Black Men.
Know Before You Go
Space is limited, and we will accommodate guests on a first come, first serve basis. We kindly ask that you only register for the in-person opportunity if you are confident you can attend. This gathering is free to SF Bay Area educators, nonprofit practitioners, and community workers. Following registration, you will receive reminder emails from generationthrive@warriors.com
Parking: Due to our convenient location Downtown Oakland, we highly encourage those that are able to take public transportation. We are located just one block from the 12th St/Oakland City Center BART Station. Metered street parking and garage parking are available for purchase.
