Coffee Chat: Legacy in Our Hands: Black Women Leading Liberation

In honour of Black History Month, Let's Talk Women of Colour is hosting our first coffee chat of the year centered on the leadership of Black female leaders who have and are continuing to make history today. By discussing different leadership styles of Black feminists, we aim to learn how their leadership can inspire us to take action in our own communties.

We can host a maximum of 15 people, and this event is oriented for women aged 13-20 interested in networking, social justice, feminism, law, and politics. All women are welcome.

Our schedule is as follows:

1. Welcome and Ice Breaker: Watch a speech by Malcom X, and read poetry by Bell Hooks
2. Break into groups of 2–3: Break into groups of 2–3. Each group gets one activist card which includes description about the activists and questions about their impact.
3. After 10 minutes, we will have a group discussion on the following:

• When is confrontational activism necessary?
• When does diplomacy protect movements?
• Why are Black women’s leadership styles often erased?
• What do all these leaders share, despite different tactics?

1. Then, each person will be assigned a modern issue. We will discuss how the different leadership styles of each Black activist would be applied in varying instances of injustice.
2. We will finish off with providing attendees a checklist of tangible action they can take in their community, and more personal discussion questions.

About our venue, Cathy's Cafe:

Through our coffee chat, Let’s Talk Women of Colour aims to both create a space for youth women of colour to discuss identity and social justice while promoting locally owned coffee shops that make a difference in our community. Cathy’s Cafe is an incredible coffee shop we are excited to collaborate with!

Cathy’s Cafe LTD. (operating under the Blessed Abilities Society) is a mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to empowering young people with developmental disabilities through hands-on training and meaningful employment.

The Café Employment Training Program supports young people with developmental disabilities by providing inclusive job training in a welcoming, community-focused environment.

We ask attendees to please purchase goods from Cathy’s cafe if you attend our coffee shop to support local BIPOC OWNED small businesses making an impact in Vancouver.

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Host or Publisher Zoya Reebye, Let's Talk Women of Color.