"...our existence and our identities are as diverse as anyone could imagine. Making clear to the world that there is no monolithic Black female experience.” -Dana E. Fitchett
Episode Summary: Precious and Dana explore the creation of the BlackFemaleProject as a way to heal from trauma and its rapid growth into a multi-faceted medium for Black women to share their stories, wisdom and truth for younger Black women entering the working world.
Episode sponsored by: Fern A. Stroud in honor of Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art. (Sponsorship information: http://www.blackfemaleproject.org/donate)
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Precious J. Stroud, BlackFemaleProject founder and story contributor, provides leadership to help individuals and nonprofit organizations tell their stories. Precious promotes good in the world and builds awareness to increase funding. Precious draws from her business and creative, corporate and philanthropic experience to turn ideas into results. Learn more at www.pjsconsultants.net. #workforgood
Dana E. Fitchett, holds an AB in Urban Studies with concentrations in Sociology and Black Studies from Vassar College, and is currently pursuing a Masters in Fine Art in Interdisciplinary Art, exploring identity reconciliation and decolonization through creative expression. dana has worked in schools and in education- and social justice-focused not-for-profits for the past 12 years with roles ranging from direct classroom work and family organizing to event management and marketing and communications. Also a multidisciplinary artist, dana writes, makes visual art, teaches movement classes, and directs a small group of Black woman dancers based in the Bay.
Follow: @def_artinmotion
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Dania W. Frink (Fluffy Jo) is a visual artist specializing in illustration and animation. She has over 10 years of experience in communications and digital marketing, which enhances her ability to create visual assets that reflect her clients’ vision, business objectives, and brand identity. Dania’s “happy place” is at the intersection of storytelling and social impact. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she currently lives in Jacksonville, FL.
Follow: @fluffyjo
Black Vines - A Toast to Black Wineries and Diverse Art, is an annual Black History Month wine tasting event honoring the contributions of Black Artists, Black Musicians, Black Business & Black Owned Wineries. Celebrating its 7th annual in 2018, founder Fern A. Stroud invites you to celebrate culture, art, and wine. Whether you're new to wine tasting, or a seasoned taster, this event is for you! Proceeds benefit Oakland Youth Aspire a Saturday youth program located at the historic DeFremery Park in West Oakland. Learn more at www.blackvines.net.
