My Sista, My Friend

Leadership Circle Information

This October Eye of the Artists Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by artist/poet Annie Ruth, will introduce a unique effort to help educate and empower young women through celebrating sisterhood, the arts, education, and literacy. My Sista, My Friend Leadership Development Circle benefits sisters ages 14– 19. Our goal is to continually reach our sisters where they are.

The first day of the circle training was an evening art exhibit unveiling called Dada Rafiki, which was held at Frederick Douglass School, 2627 Park Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills) on Friday, October 26, 2007, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eye of the Artists Foundation unveiled a permanent collection of art created by community artists and poets that honored 26 positive women in the Greater Cincinnati area.

The first training session for the young women will convene on Saturday, October 27, 2007 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (The location is given to young women accepted in the program and monthly sessions are held at the same location..) The focus of the leadership program is self-esteem, leadership, literacy, creativity, knowing your body, relationships, handling finances, and much more. Community-based female professionals lead the workshops.

Our goal is to promote “total health” and wellness of mind, body, and spirit for young women by targeting under served populations.

Why just young women?
Research on young women indicates that they benefit from an environment that allows freedom from competition and other pressures of social and sexual stereotyping. My Sista, My Friend Leadership Circle is a setting where they can freely express themselves. .