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Attorney Anita Hill to Speak Saturday, March 10

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February 24, 2018

Attorney and academic Anita Hill, a leading proponent for women’s rights, and workforce equity, will speak Saturday, March 10, 7 p.m., at the Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway in Oakland.

The event, part of the Elihu Harris & Barbara Lee Lecture Series, is co-presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center and Peralta Community College District.

Hill is a Brandeis University Professor of social policy, law, and women’s, gender and sexuality studies. She chairs the Commission on Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality in the Workplace.

The youngest of 13 children, she comes a family of Arkansas farmers, her great-grandparents and maternal grandfather, born into slavery. Shel attended Oklahoma State University, then Yale Law School and is now works at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis.

Ms. Hill is the author of three books, “Speaking Truth to Power,” “Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home” and a legacy tribute on contributions of the Honorable Thurgood Marshall.

She became an attorney-adviser to Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, then at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC). Hill later openly testified to Thomas’ workforce sexual harassment history, making her a national figure for women on matters relating to workforce bias and fairness.

To RSVP for the March 10 event, call (510) 434-3988.

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Mind, Body, and Spiritual Well-Being for Women Addressed in NAACP Forum in Oakland

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church. Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

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The panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental and emotional well-being and relationships. iStock photo by Jorge Elizaquibel.

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The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is proud to announce the upcoming “Total You – Mind, Body, and Spirit Women’s Health Forum” scheduled for April 27 at Acts Full Gospel Church.

Running from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 1034 66^th Ave., this forum aims to provide an empowering platform for women to engage in discussions, gain knowledge, and access resources pertaining to their health and well-being.

The forum will feature renowned experts, healthcare professionals, and advocates from Genentech, John Muir Health, Sutter Health of The East Bay, Kaiser Permanente, and the Alameda County Public Health Department.

Our expert panel will address various aspects of women’s health, including physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and healthy relationships. The forum will encompass a wide range of topics such as breast cancer, menopause, reproductive health, nutrition, mental health awareness, preventive care, and much more.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend informative sessions, interactive workshops, and panel discussions led by experts in their respective fields. Additionally, there will be wellness activities, screenings, and informational booths offering valuable resources and support.

This forum is open to women of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging inclusivity and diversity in the conversation surrounding women’s health. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply looking to connect with other women, this event promises to be enlightening and empowering.

For more information and to register for the Total You Women’s Health Forum, please visit https://www.naacpoakland.org/ or contact Dr. Delores Thompson. WIN chairwoman at (510) 328-3638.

The Women In The NAACP Oakland Branch is dedicated to empowering women, and young teen girls. We look forward to your participation in this important event.

To register, go to https://www.naacpoakland.org/events/the-total-you-womens-health-forum