Black women are the third most represented demographic for the principalship in Washington state. Knowing that, it is vital to create a brave space for black women to connect, support one another, and grow together for us to sustain ourselves in education.
In response to a request from one of our leaders, AWSP created “Dear Sista,” an affinity group space for African American women leaders. The title Dear Sista is a tribute to Veronica Very’s book of poems that speaks to truth, healing, and supporting the sisterhood. The group meets monthly via Zoom for:
- Affirmation
- Networking
- Book studies
- Problem-solving
- Healing/soul care
- Leadership tips
- Guest speakers
- Resource sharing
Here are the upcoming 2023-24 meeting dates (each at 5:30 pm):
- August 24, 2023
- September 28, 2023
- October 26, 2023
- November 15, 2023
- December 14, 2023
- January 25, 2024
- February 22, 2024
- March 28, 2024
- April 25, 2024
- May 23, 2024
- June 20, 2024
If you’re interested in being a part of Dear Sista, reach out to me.