Sisterhood Agenda recently began its Sisterhood Mentoring Program at Julius E. Sprauve School. The program, led by Sisterhood Agenda’s president, Angela D. Coleman, meets every Wednesday until the end of the school year. Coleman acts as a big sister to help 10 female students go through their “journey toward womanhood” together in the spirit of sisterhood.
Pictured from left to right: Diane Jackson, Len-Nika Charles, Zakiyah Gregoire , Angela D. Coleman, Shadiyah Boynes, AlliYah Henry, Lanique Sylvester, Kemisha Hoheb, Darcaja Thomas, and Ayana Coleman-Dixon. Not pictured: Destynee Hill, Kemica Bell and Ashley Doway.
Funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant Program, there is no cost to participate. Julius E. Sprauve School Principal Dionne Wells said, “The Sisterhood Mentoring Program is a good opportunity for girls to spend time with someone who has a positive influence on them with discussions and activities. We need a lot more of that.”
Assistant Principal Brenda Dalmida said, “Our young ladies can bond in less competitive ways, learn strategies for working together, and appreciate the importance of sisterhood. It will help them see strengths in each other and in themselves.”
The program promotes comprehensive self-development and educational success. With a written curriculum and student manuals, program activities include: sisterhood, self-esteem, diet and nutrition, health and fitness, public presentation, etiquette, healthy relationships and life skills.
Other local Sisterhood Agenda programs include: Girl Band, Sisterhood/Brotherhood New Year’s Eve Youth Extravaganza, and Sisterhood/Brotherhood Career and Life Skills Training Summer Program.
Volunteers from the community are invited to speak to the group and present information. Those who wish to volunteer to become a big sister or participate can contact Angela Coleman at 714-7076 or visit www.sisterhoodagenda.com.
