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Sisters' Sanctuary is a community that celebrates and affirms personal empowerment, self-love and self-worth for teen girls of the Hip-Hop Generation and women of color.
Sisters' Sanctuary was founded in the fall of 2002 in response to the over saturation of carnal, superficial and materialistic images of women in today's media. Inspired by Jill Scott's "The Thickness," a spoken-word ode to rescue Black girls from equating their self-worth with their physical sexuality, Sisters' Sanctuary's soul purpose is to help female youth and women of all backgrounds recognize and understand their sacredness.
Sisters' Sanctuary is the vision of Lacey C. Clark!, an expert in solving the communications challenges between young and older women of color. Her work includes creating the Self-love Movement and Holiday , The Self-Love Celebration Series for female youth of Hip-Hop Generation, The Sisters' Sanctuary Inner Beau-Tea Parties, the workbook/journal, Celebrate HER Now! and the 5 Disc CD collection, Healing the Gap. Lacey!'s clients include individuals, families, not-for profits, civic organizations and corporations. Lacey's insights heal wounds and bridge the gap created by our changing culture. She has shared stages and platforms with, Jill Scott, Hill Harper, Dr. Sonia Sanchez, Les Brown, and Dr. Robin Smith of the Oprah Winfrey show. Lacey!'s approach has been featured in both local and national media.
“Sisters’ Sanctuary helped me by controlling my attitude and temper, when someone gets on my nerves I know to breathe before I say something I might regret.”
-SS. Participant age 17 Strawberry Mansion High School
“Every Tuesday and Thursday I learned something new. I learned how to start a 5 year plan to focus on what I want to do with my life. I also learned that I should love my hair and never try to change it to impress someone. I also learned that I shouldn’t let anyone touch me or look at me in any way. I should love my body and treat it with respect. I wouldn’t want to change anything in this workshop. I love it! It’s perfect the way it is.”
- Tahirah, 12-year-old Summer Self-love Celebration attendee '06
“The results of Sisters’ Sanctuary have been evident. Several of these young ladies have made turn a turn around in behavior in attitude. Sisters’ Sanctuary taught our students tools and strategies that will assist them in all aspects of their lives, not just in school. Issues such as body image, dealing with stress, mental wellness, thinking before you act and personal accountability were among the topics covered by the small group sessions. We continue to strive to reduce violence in our school community-this program is a part of our efforts.”
-Lois Powell Mondesire Principal Strawberry Mansion High School
“You & Sisters' Sanctuary has helped Latasha and I, in sooo many ways, for one she has learned how to love herself more and THINK about the consequences of her actions. NOW, She knows that SHE is more important. She has calmed down soooo much in this last year, I even caught her having a candle lit bubble bath with MY candles! She was celebrating her!!!! It was OK once I realized she was not only my baby girl, but she was growing up and I had to allow her to do so, so I thank you for letting GOD use you and keep up the good work.”
- Beverly J., Parent of Sisters' Sanctuary Teen participant.
"Very straight, no nonsense, and real.”
-Scott Baier, Attendee at Sisters’ Sanctuary Training, From Hollahin’ to Hatin’
“We need you more in the city – to visit schools and rec centers giving this message and training our staff in bridging the gap.”
-Anonymous, Attendee at Sisters’ Sanctuary Training, From Hollahin’ to Hatin’
-"A wonderful focus on keeping women fulfilled, whole, and rejuvenated, and how not to feel guilty about our self worth and beauty."
-Morgan Byrant
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