Empowering Hispanic Women

This Saturday I was invited by La Prensa newspaper to be part of the 4th annual HISPANIC WOMEN 2011 Awards Ceremony.

The ceremony began with a delicious lunch and the welcoming words of Dora Casanova Nelson, CEO & Publisher, La Prensa then came the Proclamations by several Florida's Commissioners, Greetings from Lead Sponsors, 2011 Awards Ceremony  and my favorite; Introduction to Sister Ann Kendrick that move our hearts and lifting up our Hispanic spirits and told us on how she love our culture and supports our Hispanic Community.

This is a poem given at the ceremony;

And then all that has divided us will merge

And then compassion will be wedded to power

And then softness will come to a world that is harsh and unkind

And then both men and women will be gentle

And then both women and men will be strong

And then no person will be subject to another's will

And then all will be rich and free and varied

And then the greed of some will give way to the needs of many

And then all will share equally in the Earth's abundance

And then all will care for the sick and the weak and the old

And then all will nourish the young

And then will cherish life's creatures

And then all will live in harmony with one another and the Earth

And then everywhere will be called Eden once again.

by Judy Chicago

What a poem! Love it!!!

Hope CommUnity Center

Building Community, Enriching Lives,

Ann Kendrick

1016 North Park Avenue

Apopka, FL  32712

(408) 880-4673

www.hcc-offm.org

WE ARE THE WOMEN by Betsy Rose

We are the women giving birth to tomorrow.

We are the women who are present today.

We are the women who know hope and sorrow.

WOMEN WHO ACT, WOMEN WHO PRAY.

Women whose wisdom will light the way

WOMEN WHO WORK. WOMEN WHO PLAY.

WOMEN WHO HEAR. WOMEN WHO DARE.

WOMEN WHO LAUGH. WOMEN WHO GRIEVE.

WOMEN WHO ACHE. WOMEN WHO HEAL.

WOMEN WHO LAUGH. WOMEN WHO PLAY.

WOMEN WHO ACT, WOMEN WHO PRAY.

This was a great day!, Networking and Socialize with inspiring women that makes a difference everyday in my community and empowering all women of all races to do the same; To take a stand and let your voices be heard!

"Empowered Women"

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