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The Annual Sacramento Community Diversity Event Awards Outstanding Women of Color and Men, Women & Organizations supporting diversity.
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| History In 1981, the National Institute for Women of Color (NIWC) was established to build a strong national network for women of African, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Latina and Pacific Island heritages and to advance the issues of Women of Color. These efforts resulted in National Strategies Conferences for Women of Color in 1982 and 1983 in Washington, DC, 1984 in Reno, Nevada and 1987 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. NIWC also published three Fact Sheets on Women of Color and as well as several NIWC Brown Papers—researched writings on issues of concern to Women of Color. The Women of Color day has evolved from the work and contributions of many women over many years. Commemoration of the day recognizes the efforts within individual communities and identifies the extensive history of outreach across racial, ethnic, cultural, religious and generational lines resulting in many collaborations and much mutual respect. Each year Sacramento holds an "Annual Awards to Outstanding Women of Color and Men, Women & Organizations" (of any ethnic group) supporting diversity celebration. 2008 will be the 22nd year celebrating Women of Color Day, since it was founded. Women of Color Day is now celebrated in more than 20 states across the US. 2008 Honorees include: Deloris Ashley, Sacramento; .Gilda Baeza Ortego, Silver City, NM; Sra. Marisa de Leon, Eugene, OR; Summer Hill, Clovis; Mother Ruth Jones, Oakland, CA; Jennie M. Luna, San Jose; Dorinda Moreno, Concord; Martha A. Rodriguez, San Francisco; Cordia Wade, Sacramento; Dr. Pat Washington, San Diego;. Brenda Wibowo, Las Vegas, NV; Gabrielle Wilson, KPFA 94.1 FM, Berkeley; Dr. David Covin, Sacramento; Physicians For Social Responsibility, Sacramento; John L. Sullivan Auto Group, Roseville. Please see the Women of Color Day site for more information |
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