Sisters Like Me: Black Girl Magic at LSUA
What is Sisters Like Me: Black Girl Magic at LSUA?
All too often, Black women are isolated in higher education settings. This isolation is particularly evident at predominately white institutions — being seen and felt on administrative, faculty, staff and student levels. Sisters Like Me: Black Girl Magic is an original program, created by the Women's Resource Center and Black Student Cultural Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, to address and correct Black women’s isolation by bringing together Black women identifying members of the campus community. By doing so, Black women prioritized and participated in self-care as a radical and liberating act. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Louisiana State University of Alexandria is honored to continue and expand this programming on LSUA's campus to center, uplift and show appreciation for Black women in the LSUA and CENLA community.
About the Event
Sisters Like Me: Black Girl Magic at LSUA will be an evening of critical conversation, fellowship and empowerment. This year’s theme was developed by the Sisters Like Me: Black Girl Magic program committee comprised of LSUA Black women identifying students. The 2022 theme is – I AM: THE POWER OF POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS.
Save the Date!
October 19, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: LSUA Brumfield Caffey Ballroom
Black Girl Magic Scholarship Link
Only Open to LSUA Students.
Click here to complete the scholarship formFAQs
- Who can attend/participate?
- This event is specifically dedicated to highlighting Black women students. Though priority will be given to these students, we welcome Black women faculty, staff, and community members as well. Event participation is capped at 40 for students.
- What is the attire for the event?
- Business Casual
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- How early should I arrive?
- Arrival by 4:30 PM is strongly suggested. The event will start promptly at 5:00 PM.
- Who should I contact with any additional questions?
- Connie Cooper, ccooper@lsua.edu, (318) 613-2878
2022 Program Committee
Program Committee
- Destiny Harrison, Chair
- Zoria Sewell, Co-Chair
- LaMona Wallace, Operations Director
- Zoria Sewell, Marketing & Communications Director
- De’Lana Stevens, Registration Director
- Desalynn Lewis, Scholarship & Awards Director
Program Advisors
- Connie R. Cooper, Chief Diversity Officer/Director
- Sheila Hudson, Assistant Registrar
- Haylee Malone, Student Life Coordinator
- Sherterica Marshall, Caretaker
- Erin Ranel, Community Representative
