Explore the history of the Sisterhood of Greatness Manifesto with this one-on-one interview with the author of the Sisterhood Manifesto, Blanche A. Williams, MS:
When did you first start thinking about creating a this type of document for women and girls?
While facilitating “Sisterhood Circles of Greatness,” throughout the country,
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Girls on St. John are empowered with health and wellness! With its SHE program, Sisterhood Agenda promotes sisterhood among girls on St. John by supporting them in making healthy choices. Fun, learning, movement and sisterhood created an awesome day for all!
Sisterhood Agenda held a SHE: Sisters, Healthy &
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Public groping happens often and is a largely unreported sexual crime against women. You can help stop unwanted sexual attention such as wolf whistling, sexual comments, staring, exposure, unwanted touching or feeling unsafe in public by reporting these activities to the appropriate authorities. Our silence allows public groping and other types of bad behavior to continue.
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When sexual assault survivors speak out, we should all listen.
Huffington Post had a great slideshow highlighting the trauma suffered by sexual assault survivors speaking out the best way that they can. Like Kesha, the pop star whose claims of abuse, including rape, were not taken into serious consideration by the courts,
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Times have changed. And especially today considering the hectic modern lifestyle that the majority of the global population is having, living a sisterhood lifestyle might eventually end up being a dream, an aspiration, rather than a real life circumstance. For many people now the main goal is to find ways to add more special friendships to their lives.
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Women have more in common than you may think. We are all special individuals, however, there are generalizations that we can state are likely to apply to you, no matter your economic status, race, religion, ethnicity, or geographic region.
It’s a well-kept secret that girls are more alike than they are different.
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SHE: Sisters, Healthy and Empowered, is a trauma-informed teen program for girls ages 14-16. The SHE program is a move toward a whole-person approach to youth development, mental health, and well-being.
For effective program implementation, Sisterhood Agenda provides SHE: Sisters, Healthy & Empowered training for you and your agency.
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Domestic violence. Re-victimization. It’s a fancy word used to describe secondary negative consequences that have been caused by an initial trauma. Post-traumatic stress: the combined flashbacks and anxiety triggered by vivid memories of the initial trauma.
According to the National Coalition against Domestic Violence, one in three American women will experience intimate partner violence at least once in their lives.
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OUTREACH & EDUCATION: Global Girls Empowerment!
The spirit of sisterhood
Empowering women and girls requires a collaborative and inclusive approach grounded in the spirit of sisterhood. Sisterhood creates a foundation of mutual support, understanding, and shared purpose, where women uplift each other to reach their full potential. This sense of unity is essential for building strong empowerment movements that resonate globally.
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Most of us know at least one gossip girl. The opposite of a gossip girl is a sister. A sister is a friend for life. Someone who will be there for you through all of life’s journeys. She is your confidante, your rock in turbulent waters.
Read Sisterhood Agenda’s How to Be a Sister.
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