Word from The Youth

1. Tell us the truth, and give us room to live! We want advice, and what better guidance to give then from true experiences from our parents, who we hope have our greatest interest at heart.

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School

01/09/07

Word From Our Youth

1. Does abuse equal love? If it doesn’t comments like “I’m beating you because I love you” imply that. Personally I’m not a supporter of beatings.

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School

01/09/07

Word From Our Youth

1. Name calling is disrespectful, words like “ho”, “bitch”, and “slut” hurt us. Approach us with encouraging words like, “beautiful”, “smart”, and “sacred” when talking to us. To find out more ways to handle difficult situations see “Celebrate HER Now!” An Interactive Guide to Loving Ourselves and Embracing Female Youth of The Hip-Hop Generation, By Lacey C. Clark!

Anjanae DeCoursey

Imhotep Charter High School

01/09/07

Video of the Month - "A Powerful Noise"

An official selection of the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival, this inspiring documentary follows three extraordinary women -- in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Mali and Vietnam -- as they overcome barriers to lead day-to-day battles against ignorance, poverty, oppression, and ethnic strife. Visit www.apowerfulnoise.org to learn more.







Executive Producer Sheila Johnson talks about "A Powerful Noise" on Fox Business News.







At the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, viewers discuss the new documentary "A Powerful Noise."

Video of the Month - Girl like Me

This month's video was submitted by Member Nikki Powerhouse. It is a powerful reminder of what Sisters' Sanctuary is trying to change and an eye-opener for some as to what is being done to ourselves and our children.

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