Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life

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Summer Blossoms, abstract finger painting created on canvas using colors that represent the Summer.

Featured on the cover of a book and the painting is entitled: Summer Blossoms. It is entitled: Kaleidoscope.

Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life

Feb 19, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
virtual event

In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic a group of women gathered online to write and share poetry in a workshop launched by Esther Productions Inc. The event was titled Women are Poetry In Motion. Participants continued to meet and the group evolved into the Kaleidoscope Writing Collective--seven women writers in various stages of their development exploring their creativity and sharing their vision.

Come on February 19 at 3 pm come experience Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life.

Introduction to first book, Kaleidoscope by Joy Jones, director of the performance poetry group, The Spoken Word and founder of the multigenerational double Dutch team, DC Retro Jumpers.

featuring

Beverly Sims, Blanche Thomas, Betty Nyangoni, Rosalind Blunt, Kanimozhi MV, Sharon Burton, Lesa Warrick and jonetta rose barras

www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/kaleidoscope-women-of-color-reflecting-on-life-a-poetry-reading

It's Free. Registration is required.

For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.

Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends

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“Self-expression in the workplace can be an important aspect of diversity and inclusion. It can help create a safe space where people feel empowered and celebrated for their unique contributions. Self-expression is a key part of self-esteem and identity, and authentic expression can lead to positive outcomes. Self-expression can also have a positive impact on both the individual and the company. For example, people who feel more self-expressed at work may be more motivated and productive, which can increase business profitability. People who can express themselves well can also tap into the desire to feel valued, which can lead to higher performance.” Thus resulting in building stronger connections between employer, employee, managers and those alike. Self - expressions depicted through digital art. Digital art created on canvas. August 9, 2024. Afrika Abney This piece exemplifies the innovative fusion of technology and creativity, a theme that Abney passionately explores in her work....

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