Phillis Wheatley’s Presence: Getting to Know One of America’s First Black Poets

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

Speaker:  Wendy Roberts, Associate Professor of English, University at Albany Phillis Wheatley is often referred to as the Mother of African American literature, the first Black person, and therefore also the first Black woman living in British North America to publish a book, and, because it was a book of poetry, the first to publish a book of … Continue reading Phillis Wheatley’s Presence: Getting to Know One of America’s First Black Poets

From Baseball to Broadcasting: EBWA program for December

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

From Baseball to Broadcasting, featuring Wanda Fischer, Host of WAMC's Hudson River Sampler When the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance (EBWA) Steering committee contacts prospective speakers each spring for the following year, we usually have particular topics in mind. Sometimes a speaker wants to talk about something different, and often we agree to the … Continue reading From Baseball to Broadcasting: EBWA program for December

More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

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March 28, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker: Andrea Foroughi, Associate Professor and Chair, History Dept., Union College Please note: We will return to in-person meetings on March 28! Professor Andrea Foroughi will speak about the long struggle to secure equal rights for women in the U.S., starting with the push for women's rights in … Continue reading More Than a Century: The Challenges to Achieve An Equal Rights Amendment (EBWA Program)

Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time (April EBWA program)

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“Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time”— April 25, 6:45-9:00 pm, in the church dining room Speaker:  Kathy Fernandez, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady As the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity, Schenectady County, Kathy Fernandez brings over 20 years of nonprofit management experience to this role, as well as her passion for equity and opportunity for … Continue reading Advancing Social Justice One House at a Time (April EBWA program)

My Canine Master Teacher: Lessons on the Power of Intention (May EBWA program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

For its May 23rd program, the Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance is hosting speaker Patricia Nugent, author, retired school administrator, and Reiki master. Call it prayer, meditation, visioning, mindfulness, or wishful thinking, what we put out into the Universe has the power to change our lives. Because we attract what we think about. Patricia … Continue reading My Canine Master Teacher: Lessons on the Power of Intention (May EBWA program)

Things of My Very Own founder Rayn Boncie presents “No More Monsters” (EBWA’s October program)

Unitarian Universalist Society of Schenectady 1221 Wendell Ave, Schenectady, NY

The Evening Branch of the Women's Alliance's (EBWA's) program for October is “No More Monsters,” presented by Rayn Boncie, CEO/Founder of Things of My Very Own, on Thursday October 24th, … Continue reading Things of My Very Own founder Rayn Boncie presents “No More Monsters” (EBWA’s October program)

Tarot Cards: Magic? Evil? Scam? Deception? A Mirror? Helpful? (EBWA November Program)

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UUSS member Lois Porter developed an interest in Tarot during Covid. She will share her conviction that Tarot has the potential to help individuals explore challenges and everyday life issues.  She … Continue reading Tarot Cards: Magic? Evil? Scam? Deception? A Mirror? Helpful? (EBWA November Program)