In 2013 I've made a decision to have more ME time to celebration myself. I'm stepping out with a different attitude. I fee light, a new spring in my step as they say.
In January I received a message from someone I had done some work with a few years back. We had organized a Peace Rally and March for a young girl of 14 yrs who had been gang raped at her high school. The story was horrifying! I couldn't fathom how these young men (aged 16-23) could be involved in something so horrible. I'll leave the details out but it affected all of us.We immediately began working on it when we heard what happened, true organizers. We reached out to everyone and they responded with absolute support. I was marveled by the way everyone came together to show support to this young girl. There were some very turbulent bumps in the road to making it happen but we stayed focused on our mission, to bring the surrounding communities together in solidarity because rape is happening all over the place. I'm proud to announce the young girl's sister and father met my friend and relayed the message that our rally helped on her path to healing!
This renewed my mission for Malu Presents. I started this company with community in mind. I helped plan many events and activities but I was yearning for something that would help bring people together in a more fundamental way, something to help us grow as a people. That's what this company was born from, that passion. I specifically wanted to do something for queer women of color. Our community is separated for some reason. I have my theories but I didn't want to spend so much time thinking about it; I wanted to take action. So here I am.
I'm pleased at the work I've done and am anxious to do more. Each year I've grown in my efforts and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead. Thank you for being on this journey with me!
Peace and <3
Kiki
