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BLACK AND BROWN FACES IN AMERICA’S WILDEST PLACES: A Special Evening of Stories

by Han Pham
On Saturday, April 19th, join us in celebrating the 2008 Women of Color Backpacking Trip, the only trip of its kind in the nation. Enjoy an evening celebrating the transformational stories of women of color and our adventures in the outdoors as we toast the creation of the Women of Color Backpacking Access Fund, sponsored by the Balanced Rock Foundation.
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BLACK AND BROWN FACES IN AMERICA’S WILDEST PLACES: A Special Evening of Stories Celebrating Women of Color
On Saturday, April 19th, join us in celebrating the 2008 Women of Color Backpacking Trip, the only trip of its kind in the nation. Enjoy an evening celebrating the transformational stories of women of color and our adventures in the outdoors as we toast the creation of the Women of Color Backpacking Access Fund, sponsored by the Balanced Rock Foundation.
In this interactive evening, join our active and powerful panel of women adventurists as they lead you through stories of reflection and rejuvenation. This evening will include a mini-workshop to uncover your own adventures and end with a silent auction of products donated by outdoor outfitters Arcteryx, Osprey, Mountain Hardware and more, acclaimed animation studio Pixar, massages, personal training sessions, art, and more! Find your adventure inside and with us on this special night.

FEATURED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
• CHELSEA GRIFFIE , Rock Climber and Guide featured in Sports Illustrated Women, Essence Magazine, and more
• NINA ROBERTS , PH.D, Asst. Professor at San Francisco State University and Advisory Council for GirlVentures
• ERIN “ECHO” DAVENPORT, archaeologist for the National Park Service, educator, and wildland firefighter
• NADINE JOHNSON, Yoga Instructor for the 2008 Women of Color Backpacking Trip

EVENT DETAILS
April 19, 2008 | 6 - 830 pm
Women’s Bldg - Audre Lorde Room
3543 18th St. #8 (Between Valencia and Guerrero) SF
$10-50 sliding scale (all welcome ; no one turned away for lack of funds)

EVENT INVITATION; http://tinyurl.com/4evvtj
FULL SPEAKER BIOS; http://tinyurl.com/5y4pbz
For more information, email chelsea (at) bawt (dot) org or visit http://www.balancedroc kfoundation.blogspot.com
§Event Press Release with Speaker Bios
by Han Pham
Event Press Release with Speaker Bios
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It's way past time to end apartheid in the wilderness. This kind of thing in a small but very real way addresses the shame that any sentient person feels at seeing only people of European descent all day, every day, on the trails.
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