Rewriting Her Story Weekend

Storytelling. Skill-building. Sisterhood.

June 27–29, 2025 | Harlem, NY

A 3-day transformative experience for women ready to reclaim their narratives, grow their skills, and connect in community.

Rewriting Her Story Weekend is a powerful, healing-centered experience hosted by The Ladies of Hope Ministries. This 3-day gathering is designed especially for justice-impacted women and community leaders who are ready to share their stories, build new skills, and connect with others in sisterhood.

The weekend includes film screenings, interactive workshops, a community-authored book release, and networking with women changing the world—starting with their own lives.

rewriting her story weekend June 27th through the 29th harlem New York

What’s Happening

Friday, June 27 – Kickoff Day
Book Stop – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Location: REFORM Alliance Office

  • Meet the authors of Rewriting Her Story

  • Community discussion and book signing

Opening Night – 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, Harlem

  • Film screenings: Black Butterflies & Virgin to Orbit

  • Empower Your Voice panel featuring Topeka K. Sam, Lucinda Cross, Trish Lewis, Carmela Zumbado, and Starling Thomas

  • Cocktail hour and networking

Saturday, June 28 – Workshops & Book Release
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, Harlem

  • Morning coffee and yoga

  • Three workshop tracks:

    • Digital Literacy (Grow with Google)

    • Personal Branding (Starling Thomas)

    • Financial Wellness (TBD)

  • Book release panel: Inspiring Hope Through Stories of Resilience

  • Book signing and lunch included

Sunday, June 29 – Closing Dinner
Invite-only

  • Women Over Dinner: a special closing celebration co-hosted with community partners

Support the Movement

This is a free, community-powered event—your support ensures women who need it most can attend with no barriers. Sponsorship helps cover:

  • Venue and equipment rentals

  • Speaker honorariums

  • Meals, printed materials, and accessibility accommodations

Interested in sponsoring?

Contact LaToya MVA Desprez at LaToya@thelohm.org

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Ready to Join Us?

Be part of a weekend that’s rewriting the future—one story at a time.

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