Organizers of the Ladies Outreach Lounge gathered in the Student Union on Dec. 2 to ask two very important questions. What does it mean to be a woman? How can we stay empowered as Black women and not lose our identity?
The event featured a reading of the poem, “Phenomenal Woman” by Maya Angelou and a pledge that was taken by all women in attendance. Guest speaker Manesha Stiff, Program Specialist for Project Success, spoke about the dual roles of women and how to find success in a professional environment.
Quotes:
“We women need to play dual roles, we’re a chameleon. Draw from your personal strength.” – Manesha Stiff
“Though my mother didn’t have the level of education that I was able to achieve, she was a smart woman. She always told me to keep a record of everything because you never know when you might need proof to plead a case.” – Tasha Neumeister
Major Points:
- Learn to play the “game”
- If it’s needed and valid, have your “fit”
- Women are: strong, resilient, beautiful, nurturing, honest, earnest, outspoken and envied for style, fashion and diction.