[NFBNJ] [Diversity through my lens join us this evening

Thu Aug 25 12:13:49 UTC 2022

On Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 6:47 AM Chris Walker via Chapter-Presidents <
chapter-presidents at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Please join us this evening, Thursday, August 25 at 7 PM Eastern time.
> Please share with your chapters far and wide. All is welcomed.
> The zoom link is provided within the message.
> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia greater Alexandria chapter
> and the diversity equity and inclusion program.
> In the tradition of all that is unique and FANTABULOUS—
>
> The Greater Alexandria Chapter Presents…
>
> An extraordinary evening of caring and sharing; smiles, and perhaps a few
> tears.
>
> On this evening that will challenge your mind and your heart, we ask you
> to experience—
>
> DIVERSITY THROUGH MY LENS
>
> On Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., we will begin
> with presentations that will provide useful, and even crucial information
> for all people who are blind.
>
> Then, the Greater Alexandria Chapter, in collaboration with the NFBV
> Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, will introduce you to three
> extraordinary and phenomenal women:
>
> o   Jeanetta Price, Contributing Author, “The Write 2 Heal: It’s not about
> the sight lost, but vision gained”
>
> o   Krystle Allen, Contributing Author, “The Write 2 Heal: It’s not about
> the sight lost, but vision gained”
>
> o   Goddest Johnson, Founder/Owner of F.I.G.H.T LLC., an organization
> dedicated to building up communities through divine connections and
> community projects.
>
> *A biography of each guest is included at the end of this announcement.
>
> We will be challenged, seduced, entertained, cajoled by the power of their
> words.  Through their prose and poetry, they will grab our emotions and run
> with them over and under and through a web of their own creation…and we
> will be mesmerized.
>
> Following our journey through the glorious thicket of their written word,
> the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will lead us further into the
> analysis and exploration of the meanings, both blatant and subtle, behind
> those words just shared.  And more importantly, through a Fireside
> Diversity Chat, we will reach deep inside ourselves to explore how the
> words of the women poets affected our minds and hearts and psyche…
>
> You might have guessed…this night will be like no other before it.  This
> one is a unique offering that you will not want to miss!
>
> Did I mention we will have several door prizes for the winning, from
> autographed copies of the book, “The Write 2 Heal”, to T-Shirts, to a
> weekend pass to the Blind Diva Pageant in New Jersey in September…and more!
>
> We have only one request of you.
>
> Please bring your favorite pair of sunglasses or a mirror (just trust us
> on this one), and, of course, bring an open mind, an open heart, and the
> promise to fully engage in the events of the evening.
>
> Here is your Zoom link to this magical evening:
>
>  https://zoom.us/j/8297256345?pwd=SFAyamlQNU44ZTJ6dUZNMTV4RmhCQT09
>
> Meeting ID: 829 725 6345 Passcode: 20201940
> One tap mobile +13017158592, 8297256345#
>
> PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 6:50 P.M. TO RECEIVE YOUR NUMBER FOR THE DOOR
> PRIZES!
>
> For more information, contact Renee Valdez at reneerome at yahoo.com or
> 703-966-0836
>
> BIOS
>
> Jeanetta Price, Featured Author
> Jeanetta Mary Alice Price is the Visionary behind the anthology, “The
> WRITE 2 Heal.”  Jeanetta’s mission in life is to help others tap into their
> vision by utilizing writing as an instrument of healing. Often, she
> reflects on the life of the virtuous woman, Essie Andrus, her biological
> and spiritual mother who leads by example with her unwavering faith. God
> blessed Jeanetta with the gift to write in order to save her life, and she
> wrote herself “Beautifully Healed.”
>
> Jeanetta is from the little big city in Southeast Texas called Beaumont.
> She is a graduate of Lamar University with a bachelor’s degree in Social
> Work and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In addition,
> she is the Founder and CEO of Blind Girl Magic and a License Mortgage Loan
> Originator known as the “OUTTA SIGHT MORTGAGE LOAN LADY.”
> As a spoken word artist, she hosts, “The WRITE 2 Heal” seminars that
> include poets, partner artists, and even audience members who will
> participate in an open mic section. The seminars provide a safe poetic
> space for all participants to begin their journey of healing while writing.
>
> Jeanetta’s freedom of expression, boldness, vulnerability and confidence
> set her aside from other authors, artist, and advocates.  Unapologetically,
> her writing is a reflection of her unique personality, life’s experiences,
> social injustice, disability and social awareness, complimented by God
> given creativity. The fire that resides in her bones spread wildly around
> the atmosphere and set others on fire to stand fearless in their truth as
> they too write to heal.  Yes, Jeanetta was given the vision but could not
> deliver the birth of this book without the visionaries.
>
> Krystle Allen, Featured Author
> Krystle Allen, a Newark, NJ native, and a contributing author to the
> newly released book, “The Write 2 Heal: It’s not about the sight lost, but
> vision gained”, is no stranger to work that involves community development,
> social change, and grassroots efforts. Krystle served two terms as an
> AmeriCorps Vista member with a nonprofit organization: Girls Scouts Heart
> of New Jersey. Here she worked to develop volunteer programming, reuniting
> daughters with their incarcerated mothers, and build up troops within the
> Juliette’s House transitional housing program.  In 2017, she served as the
> marketing planning/development coordinator for the Jewish Renaissance
> Medical Center.
> During the pandemic she transitioned Eyes Like Mine, Inc. from in-person
> programming to interactive virtual experiences that have led to providing
> delivered food packages to visually impaired residents and over $700 in
> Amazon gift cards to blind households all over the country. She also
> introduced over 150 influential speakers globally to a peer support group
> within her organization to participating attendees. In addition, her
> community influence inspired the current mayor of the largest municipality
> in NJ to recognize with a proclamation, the ADA’s 30th anniversary, for the
> first time in Newark’s history. In spite of her vision loss, she has a
> vision gained to impact one community at a time, with dedication to serve.
> Some of her current work includes becoming a newly published author in an
> anthology written by eight women from around the country, who happen to be
> blind or visually impaired, entitled The Write 2 Heal. Additionally,
> Krystle completed the American Foundation for the Blind Leaders through the
> Blind Leaders Centennial Professional Development Program, where she
> graduated during the summer of 2022. Krystle is a community connector
> sharing her vision one person at a time.
>
> Goddest Johnson, Special Guest, Founder/Owner of F.I.G.H.T LLC
> Rising above expectations is something that comes as no obstacle to
> Goddest Johnson. In the early part of her childhood she resided in Chicago,
> Illinois with her mother; a single parent who suffered from mental illness
> and a severe drug addiction. Goddest was the oldest of her four siblings.
> Her childhood took a major change when she was seven years old and her
> mother went to prison for life. At this most trying time in her life, she
> began her journey as a child of the foster care system. At sixteen, Goddest
> became emancipated.  Later she became the sole guardian of her sister and
> was determined to show her what could be possible with determination and
> staying focused. When she was twenty-one, her younger brother went to
> prison and was given a 44-year sentence.
> Despite the devastation, she went on to obtain her Bachelor’s degree from
> Nova Southeastern University and became a nurse.  In 2009, her life took a
> new turn. She was involved in a tragic car accident which left her legally
> blind. After 4 years of rehabilitation therapy where she learned how to
> walk, talk and function again, she moved to Orlando, Florida where she then
> underwent countless eye surgeries in attempt to regain her sight.
>
> This steered Goddest to a new calling. She obtained her Master’s degree in
> visual rehabilitation at University of Massachusetts while being legally
> blind. Goddest wants you to be the light that shines bright in someone’s
> life each day.
>
> Chris Walker
> President, Winchester Chapter
> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
> 540.303.0080
> chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
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>
> Chris Walker
> President, Winchester Chapter
> National Federation of the Blind of Virginia
> 540.303.0080
> chrisvinson1 at gmail.com
> www.nfb.org
> www.nFBV.org
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>
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Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org
www.nfbnj.org
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