Seeing Ourselves Anew

I want to contribute to the healing of our differences and to bridge the gap between love and hate. Please join me and register for these engaging sessions of self-reflection.

Here is a testimony: Social Justice & Me, Fran Bates Oates profoundly moving course in developing “new eyes”, led me to an ongoing process of trusting my inner wisdom while remaining open to new information that might change my mind. Fran provided a sacred space for our group to dig deep, be open, and share our insights, laughter and tears. Truly life-changing and life-affirming. DHughes, MD, Cohort 1

Social Justice & ME: a five week series with Dr. Fran Bates Oates | 18 Springs We will be honoring Black History Month 2023 with an opportunity for deep reflection and creative self expression under the skillful guidance of longtime educator and social justice life coach, Dr. Fran Bates Oates.

I am excited about facilitating this series. Read all about it and join me! See this testimony from Cohort 1.

Social Justice & Me, Fran Bates Oates profoundly moving course in developing “new eyes”, led me to an ongoing process of trusting my inner wisdom while remaining open to new information that might change my mind. Fran provided a sacred space for our group to dig deep, be open, and share our insights, laughter and tears. Truly life-changing and life-affirming. Dr. D. Hughes, MD

Join us for Social Justice and Me!

These interactive sessions engage participants to begin to explore the questions: Who Am I? and Who Am I as a Social Justice Being? You will discover how your lived experiences shape who we are and what you believe. You will explore your consciousness about race, identity, and social justice constructs and how this informs/impacts how you show up in your life...You will leave with a written legacy or an artistic representation to share with the future and you will have contributed to uniting the divisions in our communities."

Please take this opportunity, not only to honor yourselves and your journey, but also to join us as we honor Black History Month (and learn how to honor it year round).

Please join me as I share my doctoral experience and my journey to become a teacher and a social justice advocate.
When: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 6:00 PM-7:00 PM.
Where: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82037580404?pwd=dHJIVkZMQ0pEd2RRN0xzSVc5KzlRZz09

I am a member of an organization called DIVAS-Distinguished, Intellectual, Virtuous, Academic, Sistas-was formed in 2009 to address the unique concerns facing Black Female PhD students. The DIVAS collective has allowed Black women doctoral students and professionals to “stand in the gap” and become the "othermother" (Guiffrida, 2005) for Black women during their PhD process. As DIVAS we understand that the experiences of Black women in academia are very complex and we do all we can to support their successful completion.