International Women's Day, 3/07/09

The Second Annual International Women's Day Celebration, sponsored by Creative Women Unite, took place this year at Bohemeos Cultural Center in downtown Houston. Some of the most amazing artists came out to present: Danza Azteca, Seltas Dance Troup, Freak-in the Frame, Maria Palacios, Agua Fuego, and Queen Sheba just to name a few. It was a wonderful tapestry of women of color, singing and dancing together; sharing stories and visions for the future. Powerful artwork decorated the walls, and the thread of unity embraced us all.

I implored spoken word artist/author Maria Palacios to collaborate with me on her powerful piece, Pescadoras de Esperanza: We are Seekers of Hope. Weaving different chants throughout the poem, we felt the Great Mother with us all. I sang to the Madre Divina, and asked us all to raise our consciousness to help heal the earth. We ended with the Universal Chant, which brought a calm vibration to the most warm and receptive crowd.

I thank you mujeres for hosting this annual chance to come together and "be as one".