‘Laying Claim to Our Spirit’

This two-day 2010 Iowa African American Women’s Leadership Conference offers personal and professional development opportunities relating to family, health, leadership and culture for women across the state.

The conference begins Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. with a “History Makers Gala” at the African American Museum of Iowa. The second day of events will be held at the Cedar Rapids Marriott from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will include various break-out sessions and performances.

More info on registration and tickets is available at the museum’s site.

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