The Black Women’s Task Force (BWTF)
Presents:

A Free Community Presentation on
Women’s Political Leadership with a Wine and Cheese Reception

Have you ever considered running for political office or helping someone who does? Have you ever wondered about how you can influence local political developments? If so, this is the event for you! Please join us as we hear invited speakers who are women of color, actively involved in the political process.

Thursday, September 9, 2010
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dunbar Center Main Auditorium
325 W. Second Street
Tucson, AZ 85705

Confirmed Panel of Speakers:

Anita Royal - Pima County Public Fiduciary
Paula Aboud - AZ Senator 
Ophelia S. Parker - Political Activist
Vallarie Woolridge - Florence City Council Member
Mohur Sidhwa - State Representative Candidate
Sandra Kennedy - AZ Corporation Commissioner

Are you a woman who has wondered about how you can influence local political developments? Have you even considered running for political office or helping someone who does?

Invited speakers who are women of color, actively involved in the political process, will discuss what women need to know to be politically successful. Be a part of this networking event, and visit the resource tables featuring options for how you can explore what type of political involvement fits for you.

Resource Tables by: Black Women’s Task Force, AZ Women’s Political Caucus, NAACP, Democratic Party, Green Party, League of Women Voters, National Organization for Women, Focus Groups for African American Women’s Political Leadership, Pima County/Tucson Women’s Commission, Wingspan, Pima County Republican Party, Las Adelitas (Invited: Pima County Recorder’s Office).

Plan to attend and participate in this discussion about how we can all be involved in supporting more women of color to take leadership in our community! Please spread the word to others who may be interested in attending. Thank you. Contact: For more information, contact Annie Sykes, BWTF President, at 292-6263.