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Souls of My Sisters Books Presents a Panel Discussion on 'What the Obama Presidency Means to Me'

Posted on: Saturday, 17 January 2009, 05:00 CST

Headlining Speakers Include U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Star Jones, Mikki Taylor, Amy Keith and Jacque Reid

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensington Publishing Corp.'s imprint Souls of My Sisters Books' co-founders Dawn Marie Daniels and Candace Sandy will host a dialogue on "What the Obama Presidency Means to Me." The town hall-style event is being held in cooperation with Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-06) in honor of the inauguration of President Barack Obama. It will take place on Sunday, January 18 (2:00PM-5:00PM) at the Cannon House Office Building, Caucus Room (enter at Independence Avenue and First Street or New Jersey Avenue and C Street, S.E.). Registration begins at 1:00PM.

The program will include the perspectives of prominent women from around the country, including notable television personality Star Jones, Mikki Taylor (Essence Magazine), Amy Keith (People Magazine), Maria Davis, (HIV/AIDS Activist), Jacque Reid (Tom Joyner Show) and Jackie Rhinehart (author). "The dialogue will focus on the historic relevance of the incoming Obama Administration, the personal stories and the issues facing American women, and our global connection with women worldwide," states co-editor Candace Sandy. Dawn Marie Daniels, the other co-editor, points out that "The Souls of My Sisters philosophy is that we help each other by simply sharing our experiences so that women can understand that they are not alone. We can now establish an international agenda for empowering women together."

Souls of My Sisters, an imprint of Kensington Publishing, is a series of true life experiences of women of color. In Souls of My Sisters, women from all walks of life candidly reveal how they overcame challenges. The event will also feature an exhibition by the renowned artist Lady Bird Strickland, titled Journey of the African American Experience 1950-2008 and the unveiling of her painting tribute to Barack Obama.

Congressman Meeks said, "This event acknowledges the profound contribution that women played in the election of Barack Obama and their anticipation of greater empowerment, greater involvement, and a greater impact on affairs of our nation in the Obama era." The dialogue on "What the Obama Presidency Means to Me" is free and open to the public. To RSVP, call 212.407.1581 or email soulsofmysisters@gmail.com.

Who: Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Star Jones, Mikki Taylor (Essence Magazine), Amy Keith (People Magazine), Maria Davis, (HIV/AIDS Activist), Jacque Reid (Tom Joyner Show) and Jackie Rhinehart (author), Dawn Marie Daniels, Candace Sandy and Dr. Jarralynne Agee.

What: A Dialogue on the historic relevance of the incoming Obama Administration, the personal stories and the issues facing American women.

When: Sunday, January 18 (2:00PM-5:00PM)

Where: Cannon House Office Building, Caucus Room (enter at Independence Avenue and First Street or New Jersey Avenue and C Street, S.E.). Registration begins at 1:00PM.

SOURCE Kensington Publishing Corp.

Source: PR Newswire

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