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.
What’s Happening
Friday, June 27 – Kickoff Day
Book Stop – 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Location: REFORM Alliance Office
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Meet the authors of Rewriting Her Story
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Community discussion and book signing
Opening Night – 5:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, Harlem
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Film screenings: Black Butterflies & Virgin to Orbit
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Empower Your Voice panel featuring Topeka K. Sam, Lucinda Cross, Trish Lewis, Carmela Zumbado, and Starling Thomas
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Cocktail hour and networking
Saturday, June 28 – Workshops & Book Release
Location: Dwyer Cultural Center, Harlem
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Morning coffee and yoga
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Three workshop tracks:
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Digital Literacy (Grow with Google)
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Personal Branding (Starling Thomas)
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Financial Wellness (TBD)
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Book release panel: Inspiring Hope Through Stories of Resilience
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Book signing and lunch included
Sunday, June 29 – Closing Dinner
Invite-only
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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:
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Venue and equipment rentals
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Speaker honorariums
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Meals, printed materials, and accessibility accommodations
Interested in sponsoring?
Contact LaToya MVA Desprez at LaToya@thelohm.org
Ready to Join Us?
Be part of a weekend that’s rewriting the future—one story at a time.
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