Upcoming Events
Civic Engagement Book Club Session #4
Inspired by the film The Six Triple Eight, each participant will choose one of two historical fiction novels to read: Women of the Post by Joshundra Sanders, featuring thirty-six letters from three women in the all-Black, all-female battalion during World War II, or Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, which highlights the experiences of two women in the same battalion.
Held via Zoom
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River City Pride Festival
UWOC will be attending the 3rd annual festival! Click here for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1721938308734779/
Civic Engagement Book Club #3
Inspired by the film The Six Triple Eight, each participant will choose one of two historical fiction novels to read: Women of the Post by Joshundra Sanders, featuring thirty-six letters from three women in the all-Black, all-female battalion during World War II, or Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, which highlights the experiences of two women in the same battalion.
Held via Zoom
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Volunteer Opportunity-Help Us Call Our Grow With Google Learners
United Women of Color needs volunteers to help us call our Grow with Google Learners to gauge their interest in the program, find ways to help them graduate, and determine what resources we could supply to support them---via phone calls. We will be making calls on May 21st from 4-6pm at the UWOC office space.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply here: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/help-us-call-our-grow-with-google-learners?source=direct_link&
Thank you!!
Career Resource Workshop
United Women of Color is hosting a Career Resource Workshop for participants who need help understanding the job search process, the purpose of an interview, types of interviews, how to explore career interests and curate your resume for the job. Please email info@unitedwoc.org if you would like to attend the workshop is limited to 20 participants.
Click here to volunteer as a mock interviewer.
Civic Engagement Book Club Session #2
Inspired by the film The Six Triple Eight, each participant will choose one of two historical fiction novels to read: Women of the Post by Joshundra Sanders, featuring thirty-six letters from three women in the all-Black, all-female battalion during World War II, or Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, which highlights the experiences of two women in the same battalion.
Held via Zoom
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Health in Harmony: Bridging Care in the Community Health Fair
Lambda Eta Eta of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc is hosting a free event for the community to come together to promote and educate different aspects of health and wellness. UWOC will be in attendance and highly encourages folks to come and join!
This event will be held at the The Fellowship of Faith Church, 3703 N. Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35810.
The LIGHT Institute Phase 1
The LIGHT Institute, which stands for Leaders Inspiring Growth Harmony and Transformation, will be a three phase training program that will empower change makers, organizers, leaders, and volunteers with the ability to strengthen and protect the community against psychological warfare and help facilitate community care. The LIGHT Institute equips emerging leaders with the necessary resources to become influential community leaders and advocates for positive change.
The LIGHT Institute will be in 3 phases:
Phase 1: April 11th and 12th
Phase 2: June 20th and June 21st
Phase 3: August 15th and 16th
Graduation: August 22nd
If you would like to be considered for a spot in the Institute, please submit an application. Spots are limited and the application will close March 24, 2025.
Slam for S.A.A.M. Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Alabama A&M University’s Department of Public Safety is hosting their third annual event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Slam for S.A.A.M., which will be held on April 4, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Clyde Foster Multipurpose Room on the AAMU campus.
This open mic event aims to raise awareness about sexual assault through various forms of art, including poetry, interpretive dance, and more.
UWOC will be attending and tabling the event. If you would like to volunteer and table with us, click here to sign up.
Civic Engagement Book Club Session #1
Inspired by the film The Six Triple Eight, each participant will choose one of two historical fiction novels to read: Women of the Post by Joshundra Sanders, featuring thirty-six letters from three women in the all-Black, all-female battalion during World War II, or Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson, which highlights the experiences of two women in the same battalion.
Held via Zoom
Click here to register
Feminine Hygiene Product Drive
For Women’s History Month, UWOC will be collecting menstrual products for Catholic Center of Concern to disperse to the homeless community. You can drop off items in the lobby area of Westlawn Offices, 4217 9th Avenue, Huntsville AL 35805. The lobby will be open from 10am to 6pm and we will stop collecting donations on at the end of March!