African American Women In Cinema

In celebrating Black History Month, the YWCA in Chester, Pennsylvania hosted the African American Women In Cinema today. African American Women In Cinema featured a special screening of independent and short films. This unique program also featured President, Terra Renee as the Keynote Speaker.

For 10 years now, the African American Women In Cinema has served continuously to support women filmmakers. The organization is dedicated to provide a platform and to showcase experienced and novice filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters and/or actors. Their mission is to expand, explore and create business opportunities for minority women filmmakers throughout the entertainment industry. Their goal is to give artistic women a path to fulfill their dreams by showcasing their talents, exposure to peers’ interaction, and mentoring by established professionals.

For further information go to www.aawic.org

Also at the YWCA this evening Pieces of Peace, a project of the Community Arts Center in partnership with the Chester Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee. The organization is there to discuss the impact of violence on the community and to start painting pieces of the first mural. A light dinner is served with the program. 

The YWCA is the largest and oldest women's organization in the United States. Since 1914, the YWCA Chester continues with its community programming that supports its mission to eliminating racism and empowering women. Joining the YWCA in their events to the community are daily volunteers from Eastern University which was on hand today to help. The Pennsylvania Institute for Technology volunteers twice per week and Widener University volunteers once per week.