History of Annie Ruth's Sisterhood projects
Sisterhood has always been an empowering force in Annie Ruth's life. In 2000 she created a sister poster and photography project, utilizing photographer Clatties Moorer, along with diverse women from the Cincinnati community to send a message of universal sisterhood through art.

The sisters that helped Annie Ruth with this endeavor were Sharon M. Draper, Acclaimed author and 1997 National Teacher of the Year, Rhonda Rae Smith, Storyteller, Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Publisher of the Cincinnati Herald, Inyeai Ororokuma, JD, Attorney & CPS Career Paths Consultant, Marian Peraza, Violinist, Selena Stripling, Minister, and Honeylynn Vogelpohl, University of Cincinnati.

For numerous years Annie Ruth has visited schools throughout the region. She has presented in national conferences and collaborated with organizations such as African American Women on Tour, the National Council of Negro Women, National Speaking of Women's Health Foundation, and numerous others. In 2002 She released her debut CD, "Soul of a Sister" and Annie Ruth's song, "My Sista My Friend" is rapidly becoming an anthem for sisterhood groups across the country.

In 2005 Annie Ruth created Dada Rafiki as a way to pay tribute to positive sisters in Cincinnati through art. Dada Rafiki (pronounced dah-dah rah-fee-kee) denotes "sister friend" in the Kiswahili language of Eastern Africa. the community embraced the art and women of all ages and backgrounds overflowed the Arts Consortium of Cincinnati at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

Eight positive sisters were honored in the first program, however over 22 works were created or matched with other positive sisters throughout the Tri-state area. The eight women that were honored with a special hand-detailed limited edition print were: Michelle Davis & Anita Burke, Coaches of the 12U Queen City Jaguars Girl's Basketball (AAU) team, Judge Cheryl D. Grant, Hamilton County Municipal Court, Tracy Cook, Esq., Executive Director of ProKids, Toilynn O'Neal, Owner of New American Art Gallery II, Dr. Judith Harmony, Founder of Harmony Project, Minister Tracie Marie Hunter, Esq., General Manager, WCVG 1320 AM, Kingdom Life Ministries, and Sharon M. Draper, Acclaimed Author & Educator

In 2006 CAA hosted the Dada Rafiki Art Exhibit in their second floor lobby. This is a unique exhibit honoring positive women in Cincinnati and the exhibit features the work of over 25 local and nationally-acclaimed artists and writers who created 22 paintings, photographs, mixed media compositions, and accompanying poetry. CAA will permanently display the artwork in their Jordan Crossing Complex.

Among the many colorful pieces is a painting honoring CAA President and CEO, Gwen L. Robinson, entitled "Unity the Next Generation II" by Velma J. Morris. The accompanying writing was written by Jacqueline Johnson-Wilkinson's work entitled "Gifted."