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Our story begins in Lagos, Nigeria

Confronting

implicit bias

One story,

many shades

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There are many people with different shades of skin color, all with their own unique and often unheard stories. What would our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces or places of worship feel like if we embraced the stories of those different from ourselves?

AWỌ Events

HOTH at the Los Gatos Promenade
Los Gatos Promenade
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Dec 04, 2021, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Los Gatos Promenade, 127 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA
HOTH (Hands of the Hinterlands) is sell African Handbags and more at the Los Gatos Promenade on Saturday December 4th. 20% of Sales will Benefit AWO. Find our stand at the US Bank Paking Lot at 127 North Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos.
Sip & Shop at J. McLaughlin Los Gatos
Los Gatos
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Dec 02, 2021, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST
Los Gatos, 17 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030, USA
Please join us with Hostess Folake Phillips for Holiday Sips and Shopping in support of AWO: Skin. Color. Race. 15% of Sales will benefit AWO: Skin. Color. Race. Enjoy complimentary gift wrap, shipping, and curbside pick-up. For more info, please visit www.awocenter.org
AWỌ Literary Soirée & Fundraiser
San Jose Woman's Club
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Nov 06, 2021, 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT
San Jose Woman's Club, 75 S 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Our Literary Soiree will feature 3 authors with 3 very different stories of how they have reached success in the fields of high-tech, culinary arts, and education. Join us for an exciting afternoon of cocktails, prizes and inspiring stories that transcend our community!
HUEmankind Fest 2021 Day 2
A Virtual Social Justice Hackathon
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Jun 27, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM PDT
A Virtual Social Justice Hackathon
To celebrate Juneteenth and promote HUEman kinship and kindness in the communities our diverse local communities, AWỌ is pleased to launch our inaugural HUEmankind Fest bringing together unheard voices from local communities to unpack the different shades of our shared HUEmanity. Join us!
HUEmankind Fest 2021 Day 1
Virtual Performances & Workshops
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Jun 26, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Virtual Performances & Workshops
To celebrate Juneteenth and promote HUEman kinship and kindness in our local communities, AWỌ is pleased to launch our inaugural HUEmankind Fest bringing together unheard voices from local communities to unpack the different shades of our shared HUEmanity. Join us!
A Tribute to George Floyd
Online Zoom Meeting
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May 25, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Online Zoom Meeting
AWO presents a tribute in remembrance of George Floyd. Remembering a Father, Son, Brother, Friend and Change Agent.
AWỌ Club Forum 11: Our Children Are Suffering @ Home - How We Can Help Them
Drop-In Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Apr 25, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Drop-In Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
With Folake Phillips, Becca Gibson, Ekua Walker & Dr. Bakes - The mental health effect of remote learning is real and as some students head back to in-person school, many face re-entry stress. Walk-in to learn about red flags, stress and loss, coping strategies, etc.
AWỌ Club Forum 10: Africans - Can We Own & Acknowledge?
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Apr 23, 2021, 10:00 PM PDT – Apr 24, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
With Folake Phillips & Dayo Francis - A unification driven conversation primarily for African immigrants/nationals living in the US to share, learn and engage for unified black voice. Certainly, all others are welcomed!
AWỌ Club Forum 9: No Deflections, No Distractions - African Immigrants & Other
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Apr 10, 2021, 10:30 PM PDT – Apr 11, 2021, 12:30 AM PDT
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Folake Phillips and Dayo Francis speak primarily to Africans and African immigrants in the Diaspora about us standing more in solidarity, educating ourselves, sharing strategic ideas that lead to quality organizing for reparations.
The True Measure of the Essential Worker
Webinar
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Mar 31, 2021, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Webinar
Join us in conversations on diversity, implicit bias and corporate responsibility as we explore new narrative possibilities for essential workers, unions and corporations in a post COVID-19 America.
AWỌ Club Forum 8: The Disservice of Social Work & Social Services. Part 2
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Mar 21, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "Anti-Black / Brown Racism & the Foster Care to Prison Pipeline" Come listen in and share your thoughts!
AWỌ Club Forum 7: The Disservice of Social Work & Social Services. Part 1
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Mar 07, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "The Disservice of Social Work & Social Services" Come listen in and share your thoughts!
AWỌ Club Forum 6: The One Drop Rule
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Feb 28, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "The One Drop Rule" Come listen in and share your thoughts!
AWỌ Club Forum 5: Revolutionary Love
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Feb 21, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "Revolutionary Love." Come listen in and share your thoughts!
Understanding COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccines
Webinar
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Feb 20, 2021, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Webinar
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., AWO connects parents, guardians and families globally with a diverse group of experts from the fields of pediatric medicine, higher education and pharma to enlighten, discuss strategies and empower participants so that parents can make an informed decision.
AWỌ Club Forum 4: Children, Adolescents & COVID: Let's Talk. Part 2
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Feb 18, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "Children, Adolescents & COVID-19. Let’s Talk. Part 2." Come listen in and share your thoughts!
AWỌ Club Forum 3: Children, Adolescents & COVID-19: Let's Talk. Part 1
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Feb 17, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "Children, Adolescents & COVID-19. Let’s Talk. Part 1" Come listen in and share your thoughts!
AWỌ Club Forum 2: Shades in Between: A Mixed Person's Viewpoint
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
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Feb 07, 2021, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Drop-in Audio Chat on Clubhouse App
Today we will be discussing the following social topic: "The Shades In Between - A Mixed Person’s Viewpoint." Come listen in and share your thoughts!

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