Civil Rights Icon Presentation to Rev. Jesse Jackson

The all girls empowerment organization “Sisters of Today & Tomorrow” (SOT) will present to Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson, Sr., during his 70^th birthday tribute at the 12^th Annual Rainbow Push & CEF Creating Opportunity Conference, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 2:30pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Out of all the schools and organizations in the City of Atlanta, we are honored to be one of 13 youth groups who will present to this Civil Rights Icon,” stated Carla Morrison, Founder/Executive Director of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow.

Sisters of Today & Tomorrow’s relationship with Rainbow Push extends back 5 years, when the founder, then Senior Publicist / President of Chit Chat Communications, a boutique public relations firm, assisted with the coordination of Reverend Jackson’s 65^th birthday celebration, by securing the now Oscar Award Winning Actress/Comedian Mo’Nique to receive the President’s Award. “Ever since that time, I’ve always had a great relationship with Rainbow Push, who are significant supporters of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow,” said Morrison.

The presentation will be preceded by the Rainbow Push Sports Luncheon coordinated by former Dallas Cowboys player / Rainbow Push Sports Director Dextor Clinkscale, where Clayton State Women’s Basketball Team Division Two Champions and Dewey McClain will be honored for their contributions in the world of sports. There will also be a college fair and workshops as part of the Youth Summit component of the Conference, all taking place on Saturday.

Friday evening during Rainbow Push’s “Keep Hope Alive Gala”, Filmmaker Roger Bobb, CEO of Bobbcat Films (former Executive Vice President of Tyler Perry Studios) will be honored with the Entrepreneur of the Year award, alongside Hip Hop Mogul Debra Antney. “Roger stepped out on faith, giving opportunities to many people, so we must acknowledge that,” stated Janice Mathis, Vice President of Rainbow Push. “And Debra, who has gone from social worker to hip hop mogul, is one of few women in the music business who has reached the many levels of success, providing a guide for others to follow, in that business.” Other honorees include: Wanda Smith, Honorable Andrew Young, Rita Samuels, Mr. Clayvon Croom, Leaona Barr Davenport and Jennifer Ffrench Parker. Actress/Singer Demetria McKinney of "House of Payne" will be performing a tribute song, "Hero".

“As we bring in people like Roger Bobb and Debra Antney, our hope is to begin the process of preparing our youth to become the next leaders; And Sisters of Today & Tomorrow is a great example of that preparation,” says Mathis.

For more information on the “Keep Hope Alive Gala”, Rainbow Push and the CEF Creating Opportunity Conference, log onto: www.rainbowpushatlanta.org or call (404) 525-5663.

Mission: Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) mission is to raise the consciousness of women and children through innovative programs that focus on self esteem, education, health & fitness and careers/entrepreneurship.

About SOT:

”Sisters of Today & Tomorrow” (SOT) a 501C(3) nonprofit organization, was founded by Carla Morrison and is a direct result of community programs Chit Chat Communications’ (CCC) community division “C. Morrison Presents…” has produced since 2003. The organization is reputable across America for its sincere need to help women and children. The company has produced over 25 community programs, promoting higher education, entrepreneurship, self esteem, health & fitness and personal development, impacting over 5,000 youth and adults, receiving favorable media exposure nation-wide. 

Guest panelists/speakers have included, (but not limited to): Oscar Award Winner Mo’Nique; R&B Soul Singer Chrisette Michele; Basketball Great Earvin “Magic” Johnson; Writer/Actress/Radio Producer Deya Direct; Writer/Author of “African American History for Dummies” Ronda Racha Penrice; 1^st African American Woman Fire Chief Rosemary Cloud; Connecticut State Senator Toni Harp; Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan, Attorney Phaedra Parks and a host of other prominent professionals/community leaders.

The official launch of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow took place Wednesday, October 1, 2008, establishing itself as a leading grassroots organization with global connections.

SISTERS OF TODAY & TOMORROW HONORS 3 MEN & 3 WOMEN

Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) celebrates its 3^rd anniversary, by honoring three men and three women, during a brunch fundraiser, Saturday, October 1, 2011, 11am-1pm, at Paschal’s Restaurant, 180-B Northside Drive., SW., in the Castleberry Hill section of Atlanta, Georgia. The $60 ($480 per table – 8 people per table), ticketed event is open to the public and will be hosted by Roger Bobb, CEO of Bobbcat Films and Carla Morrison, Founder/Executive Director of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow.

 

“Every year during our anniversary celebration, we do something a little different than the year before,” says Morrison, organizer of the event. “This year we are featuring soul singer ‘Heston’ as well as honoring the men and women who have been significant supporters of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow.” 

The honorees include: Dan Moore Sr., Founder of APEX Museum; Greg Street of V103; Paul Debnam of The Debnam Group; Shanti Das, CEO of Press Reset Entertainment; Georgia State Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan and Mrs. Linda T. Eason, 1^st Lady of Big Bethel AME Church. The honorees will receive an award in the category of Empowerment, Inspiration and/or Motivation, respectively.

For ticket information, call (404) 319-2130

Mission: Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) mission is to raise the consciousness of women and children through innovative programs that focus on self esteem, education, health & fitness and careers/entrepreneurship.

 Alisha Thomas-Morgan

Dan Moore

Shanti Das

Roger Bobb

  

THE BLACK GIRL PROJECT

Sisters of Today & Tomorrow (SOT) in conjunction with Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL) on African American Culture & History, presents the “Black Girl Project”, a film documentary examining contemporary issues faced by African American young women in New York City, Friday, August 5, 2011, 7pm at Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia. 30301. The event is free and open to the public.



This SOT / AARL film presentation will include a reception & talkback with “BGP” film creator Aiesha Turman, of Super Hussy Media, moderated by SOT Alumni Shaquila Montgomery, a film student at St. John’s University in New York City.

"When the Black Girl Project was brought to my attention, I thought this would be a wonderful film to bring to the mothers and members of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow as well as the Atlanta Community at-large,” stated Carla Morrison, Founder/Executive Director Sisters of Today & Tomorrow. “And what better venue to host this film presentation, than Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History?”

The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5pm, celebrating the film’s arrival to Atlanta followed by the screening of the hour long film. A director’s “talk back” and Q&A session focusing on the central themes of the film will follow.

"It's always been my goal to go beyond the borders of my immediate community with The Black Girl Project,” Aiesha Turman stated. “I have high hopes in sparking inter and intra-generational conversations with Black women and girls throughout the nation, and eventually the world. As with our screenings in Washington, DC, Detroit and Phoenix, Atlanta is another wonderful step in that direction."

 

 



 



Sisters of Tomorrow Conference

Sisters of Today & Tomorrow Presents its 4^th annual national “Sisters of Tomorrow” Conference (SOTC), Wednesday - Saturday, July 13 - 16, 2011, 10am-5:30pm, (doors open at 9am), at Big Bethel Village, 500 Richard Allen Blvd., SW, Atlanta, Georgia. 30331. Conference fees are: $150 for the entire conference; $50 a day and $15 per workshop. 
 

“Preparing for Leadership” is the theme and focus of the 2011 Sisters of Tomorrow Conference (SOTC) hosted by Sisters of Today & Tomorrow. From CNN producers to Government officials, professional athletes, entertainers and civic leaders, Sisters of Today & Tomorrow will provide influential inspirational speakers during the 4-day conference as the organization opens its doors to all girls (ages 9-18) and their mothers; promoting leadership, self esteem, health & fitness, careers/entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

“Every year we bring in great, life changing presenters to work with the girls, and this year is no different; however, we are expanding, where we will provide collaborative workshops for the mothers and daughters, in order for the parents to know and understand what we are teaching their daughters, as well as help with developing better mother/daughter relations,” says Carla Morrison, Founder/Executive Director/Producer of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow and the Conference.

For more information and to register for the conference, log onto: www.sistersoftodayandtomorrow.org or call (404) 319-2130.

  

CELEBRATING WOMEN OF COLOR… ART, POLITICS & HIP HOP

HOSTED BY SISTERS OF TODAY & TOMORROW

IN COLLABORATION WITH

AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY on AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE & HISTORY

Sisters of Today & Tomorrow in collaboration with Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture & History, kicked off the 7^th annual “Celebrating Women of Color… Art, Politics & Hip Hop” with an elegant reception at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, last Thursday, which included special guests: State Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan; Miss Black Georgia, Erica-Christina Little (of Macon), Georgia; Karen Mason CEO of Red Clay Music, Radio personality, Educator and Author Rabiyah “Rah” Karim-Kincey and Author, Dr. Stephane Dunn of Morehouse College.  The lively affair included a presentation from Founder/Executive Director of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow Carla Morrison, along with a welcoming introduction from Francine Henderson, Administrator of Auburn Avenue Research Library and a compelling story from Courtney Britton, 16 yr old, 11^th grader at Campbell High School, who is a budding music journalist and the longest standing member of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow. “When I came to Sisters of Today & Tomorrow, I was a little shy. I was and still am talented, but needed that extra push. Since becoming a member, I’ve become the Managing Editor of my school newspaper, I’ve met some of Atlanta’s top journalist and I recently interviewed at CNN for a student internship all due to Miss Carla and Sisters of Today & Tomorrow.” 

 

Saturday evening, Sisters of Today& Tomorrow, in collaboration with Auburn Avenue Research Library, hosted an intimate program, book signing and conversation "Celebrating Women of Color... The Female Political Agenda", featuring State Representative Alisha Thomas-Morgan, who discussed her book “No Apologies: Powerful Lessons in Love, Life and Politics”. The State Rep talked about everything from her great relationship with her husband David Morgan to “broke activism” and “snatching the torch”, which are both the titles of chapters in her book. 

The program included remarks from Miss. Black Georgia’s Erica-Christina Little, from her platform “G.I.R.L. Promise”, with featured women in history highlights from Idalis Melancon (of Henry County), who highlighted Dorothy Height and Kristen Britton (of Cobb County) who focused on Shirley Chisholm. In addition to the highlight on Shirley Chisholm, the library showed a documentary on the political legend. And two musical performances was provided by Erica-Christina Little who sang “How Great Thy Art” and “I’m Every Woman”.  

This Saturday, March 12, 2011, 4pm-6pm, Sisters of Today & Tomorrow will host, Celebrating Women of Color… “Her Mic Sounds Nice: The Female Presence in Hip Hop Culture”, featuring Karen Mason, Rabiyah "Rah" Karim-Kincey and Dr. Stephane Dunn of Morehouse College, hosted by Courtney Britton, SOT Member (of Cobb County). The Women's History Month event will also showcase "Esoteric Lore" and "One Woman's Dream: The Unfolding Legacy of Evelyn J. Frazier" art exhibit(s), at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The event is free and open to the public. (Donations are accepted for Sisters of Today & Tomorrow.) The program will be catered by Mr. Everything’s Café & Planet Wings & Things. For more information, call the AARL at (404) 730-4001, ext. 100.

Pictured:  Carla Morrison, Founder of Sisters of Today & Tomorrow & 

Erica-Christina Little, Miss Black Georgia