The Ceremony of Sisterhood event

Africana Institute at Essex County College, 303 University Ave, Second Floor, Newark, NJ 07102, Tel: (973) 877-3140 Fax: (973) 877-3125 February 23, 2012

Dear Sisters and Friends

On a daily basis, the attention of the world is drawn to the Africa, as well as to the involvement of the United States in that part of the world. The plight of black women in the United States and around the world continues to demonstrate the need for change and for our communities to work together. Women’s Federation for World Peace in partnership with the Africana Institute at Essex County College and the African New Hope Association, believe that the United States is in a unique position to affect positive change for women in the world and the healing and unity of the women of Africa and the African Diaspora to play a central role in the realization of these changes. This event is being co-sponsored by Newark’s African Commission, Mother Sage, Inc. and a host of other institutions.

The Ceremony of Sisterhood is an event bringing the hearts and energy of women together in healing, friendship and a celebration of love through the crossing of the Bridge of Peace, a signature project of the Women’s Federation for World Peace. The program is designed to commemoration of International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month and Black History Month. The program is entitled, “The Essential Role of Black Women in Creating Peace.”

We would be deeply honored if you attend this event with friends and family as we proclaim March 10, 2012, as “Women’s History Month’s African Sisterhood Day.” Can you kindly consider this? The event takes place on Saturday, March 10, 2012, from 2:00 noon to 5:00 pm, at the Essex County College, Siegler Hall which is located at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd and Market Street. Registration begins at 1:30 pm. The program begins at 2:00 pm.

The program will highlight a moving “Bridge of Peace” ceremony, which creates “sister” friendships, as well as an International Ambassador for Peace initiative, will complete this program. Dignified speakers will spotlight the historical perspective, as well as how women are uniquely qualified to overcome the barriers of ethnicity, religion, and national origin to forge solutions that will bring cooperation and peace.

Enclosed is a tentative program and flyer with details of the event. For more information about the Women’s Federation for World Peace, USA, we encourage you to look at our website: www.wfwp.us. WFWP, New Jersey’s office, located in Clifton, New Jersey. Please Respond by March 8th. We look forward to your positive reply at (862) 591-1235 or 973-640-9190, or by email to wfwpnewjersey@gmail.com.

Thank you for your kind consideration. We look forward to seeing you on March 10th.

With warm regards,

Allain Tamelissio DNelson Akil Khalfani Ph.D. Rev. Allain Tamelessio Rev. Denneze Nelson Co-Chair Co-Chair Chair Organizing Committee Organizing Committee Organizing Committee Director President, Regional Chairwoman, Africana Institute ECC African New Hope Assoc. WFWP, NJ, DE, PA