CONGRATULATIONS to AALUs for its Fifth
Annual Herstory Conference "Envision
Enrich
Empower
Embracing the Spirit Within"

That is what was repeated over and over again on February 23, 2002 when
AALU conducted this conference. The women who attended this conference came from all over
the Northeastern region including NJ, NY, CT, PA, DE, VA, and Wash. DC area. The
conference included 12 workshops, guest speakers, entertainment, networking breakfast and
luncheon, arts, books, and crafts.
Workshop choices included: Educational Development - Financial
Planning for Women, So You Want to Get Published, Investment Strategies, Freedom to
Marry, Knowing Your Legal Rights Personal Development - Homeopathic Health Care,
Racism and Homophobia, Embracing Our Spirituality, Bridging the Gap: Coming Out
Experiences Relationship Development Lesbian Parenting, What Does Love Have
to Do With It?, Thats Drama: Working Through Conflict, Addressing Abuse: In or Out
of a Relationship.
The pivotal experience took place during
the Keynote addresses from Talethea Best and Valarie Winborne respectively. Each
speaker was able to share their personal experiences on how we all can envision our goals,
enrich our lives with knowledge and empower ourselves. Conference attendees walked away
with a feeling of togetherness and inner peace.
Other highlights included a networking luncheon with musical
entertainment provided by up and coming artist Dani. Womyn were able to relax and
build a bond with each other due to comfortable and nurturing environment that GALAs
(Gay and Lesbian Association) Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey was able to
provide.
Overall, the success of the conference had
a great impact on the womyn who attended; it echoed the need for such a conference to take
place. AALU looks forward to next years conference in where it will be its 6TH
and looks forward to a bigger, longer, and greater variety conference. Generally, AALU
meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Pride Center in North
Brunswick NJ. Visit our website www.celebratesisterhood.org
for future listing of events. Contact us at 908 810- 8163 or tyaalu@yahoo.com
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