Dallas, Texas (May 8, 2014) - In a show of
solidarity and support for the mothers of the abducted school girls in the
Chibok Borno State region of Nigeria, a host of North Texas organizations,
community activists and volunteers will join SISTAWorks, Inc., a global
nonprofit organization committed to empowering African girls and women through
education and entrepreneurship for the “Bring Back Our Girls- Mother’s Day Peace
and Prayer Rally.” This unity event will take place on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at
the Dallas City Hall Plaza located at 1500 Marilla Street from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m.
“My vision is
that this Mother’s Day rally will show the world that the City of Dallas is
standing united with the Nigerian mothers who impatiently wait for the return
of their young daughters,” said Rachel Roberts-Pickett, event organizer and
local SISTAWorks board member. “As a mother, I can only imagine the heartache
these mothers are experiencing and feel connected to both the mothers and
daughters just as if they were my own neighbors or close friends. This is an
amazing way to show a mother’s love by standing in solidarity and supporting of
our Nigerian sisters.”
The “Bring Back Our Girls- Mother’s Day Peace and
Prayer Rally” will feature speakers
including Linda Anuku and Augusta Ekong, Nigerian community activists;
Dr. Sheron Patterson, UMC Clergywoman;
Julia Hayes, Dallas County Judge; Cathy Moffitt, founder of Heartfelt
International Ministries; Anne Marie Weiss-Armush, president and founder of DFW
International Community Alliance and Hadi Jawal, member of the Dallas Peace
Center. There will also be a showcase of
African dance, cultural music and spoken word poetry. Supporters are encouraged
to wear red clothing to the rally as a symbol of unity. To obtain additional information or assist in
rally preparations, please visit us on Facebook at Bring Back Our Girls Dallas
Mother's Day Peace and Prayer Rally.
Some supporters of the “Bring Back Our Girls-
Mother’s Day Peace and Prayer Rally” include SISTAWorks, Inc., DFW
Internaitonal Community Alliance, Out of Africa, Organization of Nigerian
Nationals (ONN), Dallas NAACP Branch, the Dallas Peace Center, African American
Museum of Dallas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, HeartSpace Spiritual Center,
Tiffaney Dale Agency, LolaDawn, Inc., Centerpointe Hotels, the Q Network,
Dynasty 2000 Fundraising & Philanthropy, DFW International Community
Alliance, DallasBlack.com, South Dallas Cultural Center, Heartfelt
International Ministries, Inc., the United Methodist Church of North Texas and
Nappy Hair Affair.
Sunday, May 11, 2014, Mother's Day in the USA
City Hall Plaza
3 pm to 5 pm
wear RED to show solidarity
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