Originally from Philadelphia, PA., great-great grand-daughter of slaves who co-founded Campbell AME Church; great grand daughter of 1st Black lawyer in Delaware County, PA. Attended/Graduated from Philadelphia HS for Girls & West Phila HS. Attended Cheney University (Secondary Ed Major; writer campus newspaper; member American Friends Service Campus Committee; worked as live-in maid to get thru 1st year--aka slavery@ $10 a week). LaSalle U maxima cum laude BA grad in Education & English; Danforth Fellow; managing & literary editor of Grimoire arts publication; active Black Students Assoc.. Washington State U MA grad in English/Creative Writing; co-founder Kamiak Review lit pub; co-founder, The Black Group (community org); co-founder Women of Color org; became Director of Science Supportive Services for Women/Students of Color incl campus-wide tutoring program. First book of poems published in India. ABD in doctoral programs at Penn State U (Adult Ed & Admin of Justice) and The Fielding Institute (Educational Leadership & Change). Unpublished dissertation plus 18 essays previously published in her Women of Color column in blackcommentator.com were published as "The Constructive Extermination of Women of Color: Consequences of Perpetual Socio-Economic Marginalization." Has published 2 other collections of poems, essays, short stories. Expert on topic of racism+sexism in education, law enforcement and other agencies/organizations.
Founder/CEO: The International Association for Women of Color Day, is a social entrepreneurship, promotes the annual commemoration of March 1st as Women of Color Day and other programs and services addressing the interests and concerns of women of color and recognizing the achievements and contributions of women of color world wide.
As CEO of WomenWorldCulture, http://www.womenworldculture.com, is building a network to connect/empower women and men committed to diversity, justice, equality and sustainability. Supports recognition of cultural groups with attention to social, justice and environmental issues, WWC establishes an infrastructure to find & share information re arts, education, employment, environment, events, programs, projects, research, and services to the public. User regisration is free. Membership fee adds additional benefits: access to innovative events, and special services/ opportunities.
encouraging people to listen to, comment on and purchase "Aurora" the Women of Color Day song to support women of color and our communities, families and friend. See the websites: http://cdbaby.com/cd/suzannebrooks6
and
http://www.womenofcolorday.com
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Not seeking a personal relationship through online contacts.
Seeking speaker opportunities and performance opportunities with my band, The Jazz Generation. We perform concets, fairs, festivals, and special shows including music of the Harlem Renaissance, Great Women of Jazz, Roaring Twenties and more. Our repertoire spans 1890 to the present, includes jazz, R&B, Soul, Latin, Gospel, Pop, Folk and originals. Available: vocalist plus one to five musicians--keyboard, bass, drums, sax and guitar.
Recorded 12 CDs with band; 8 on CDbaby.com
Honored 250+ Outstanding Women of Color Awards and Aurora Awards to men, women, organization & businesses at Women of Color Day events
Outstanding Women Leaders Luminary Award, National Assoc. of Women Business Owners, Sacramento Valley
Lifetime Achievement in the Arts & Arts Advocacy, City of Sacramento and Sacramento Arts Commission
First woman/African American to receive McShain Award for Service to LaSalle University
Commendation of Mayor and Sacramento City Council for Women of Color Day Celebrations and Community Commitment
Community Service Recognition, Deborah Ortiz, California State Senator
Sacramento Mayor Joseph Serna Community Service Recognition for Cesar Chavez Program
Outstanding African American Women Faculty Award
YWCA Racial Justice Award
Most Memorable Moment:
writer, campus newspaper, literary editor then managing editor of campus literary magazinge
High School: West Philadelphia and Girls High in Philadelphia, PA
class of
Activities & Accomplishments:
Debate; graduating
Best Memories:
learning languages
Experience
I currently work with Creative Concepts Systems
as Owner/Sole Proprietor
I have 35 years of experience working in the
Other industry.
CEO|
WomenWorldCulture, Global Network
From January 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
Providing communications and resources to women & cultural groups worldwide.
Tutor|
Club Z—No Child Left Behind Program
From January 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Tutoring English/English As A Second Language to K-12 Students in Greater Sacramento Metro area.
Sole Proprietor/CEO|
International Association for Women of Color Day
From January 1998 to Current • 28 year(s)
Social entrepreneurship promoting community observances of March 1st: Women of Color Day.
Owner/Manager/Investigator/Consultant|
Creative Concepts/Systems
From January 1990 to Current • 36 year(s)
Services include tutoring, equity program design, cultural mediation, conference/event planning, proposal writing, manuscript editing, and California private investigator work.
Director|
Multi-Cultural Center, California State University
From January 1990 to December 1995 • 5 year(s)
Established the Center as a new unit in 1990, achieving widespread student participation and community/international recognition with 30 to 60 cultural programs annually.
Co-owner and Educational Design/Development Specialist|
Sign Language Systems
From January 1986 to December 1990 • 4 year(s)
Research firm developing American Sign Language translation system using computer generated animation, funded by US Department of Education.
Affirmative Action Officer|
Penn State University
From January 1984 to December 1989 • 5 year(s)
University program for 23 campuses, 168,000 students, 12,000 employees and 67 extension offices, investigating/supervising 300-400 complaint investigations annually.
Affirmative Action Officer|
University of Nevada
From January 1982 to December 1984 • 2 year(s)
Directed Affirmative Action Program.
Part-time ESL Faculty|
Spokane Community College
From January 1981 to December 1982 • 1 year(s)
Taught refugees and immigrants; primarily Spanish-speaking, also Korean and Vietnamese. Designed curriculum for Washington State Department of Education.
Director|
Science Supportive Services, Washington State University
From January 1979 to December 1982 • 3 year(s)
Administrator/Faculty of academic support program for women/minority science students, directing major tutorial program.
Policewoman|
Philadelphia Police Department
From January 1965 to December 1972 • 7 year(s)
Permanent Assignment to Juvenile Aid Division with temporary assignments to other units. Award received for outstanding investigation.
Thought For The Day - Remember that making one
person smile can change the world. Maybe not the
whole world, but their world. Make someone smile
today.
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Ralph White on 08/13/2014
