SISTERALL TWO:
OUR NAME IS OUR OWN™

Over two weekends of performances, the SpiritHouse Project presented internationally- acclaimed women of color artists and activists in SisterAll Two: Our Name Is Our Own™. This was a prophetic and cutting-edge production which called upon the question of the slander of black women even before Don Imus' recent racist and sexist remarks. (read more)

OUR MISSION

The SpiritHouse Project is a national organization founded and directed by activist, theologian, and educator Ruby Sales. We use research, action, the arts, education, spiritual reflection, and analysis to bring diverse peoples together to build a just and non-violent movement that propels us toward a beloved community. (read more)

OUR NAME IS OUR OWN™ CAMPAIGN

On April 12, 2007 at the Lucy Florence Cultural Center, the SpiritHouse Project, a national social justice organization, has inaugurated a national campaign to end the sexist and racist image war against African-American women. This grassroots campaign has been unveiled by Ruby Sales, acclaimed civil-rights activist, social critic, public theologian and history-maker. (read more)

RUBY NELL SALES: LONG DISTANCE RUNNER FOR JUSTICE

As a long-distance runner for over 40 years Ruby works for non-violence, peace and justice. Read about highlights from some of her activities - encompassing The SpiritHouse Project, Black Women's Voices and Images, Women of All Colors, as well as her time spent in the Episcopal Divinity School. Click here to read more.

DANIELS/YOUNGE INSTITUTE

The Jonathan Daniels and Samuel Younge Institute for Justice and Nonviolence is named after two Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee activists who were murdered during the Southern Freedom Movement. The Institute honors the work of Jonathan and Samuel through its Daniels and Younge Fellows Program. (read more)

ARTICLES & SPEAKERS ARCHIVE

  •  Articles by Ruby Sales

  •  Articles by the Fellows

  •  Articles by Guests

  •  Speakers from 2006 SisterAll

  •  Building Up a Dynamic Sisterhood™

IMAGES OF SPIRITHOUSE

OUR PARTNERS

Lucy Florence Cultural Center is a premier entertainment complex located in the heart of The Historical Leimert Park Village. The residential architecture of this lovely venue emanates warmth and extends an invitation to make yourself at home. It is the seat of activities for many community groups. It provides a community theatre space that keeps alive community theatre. (read more)

RAISE YOUR VOICE

THE CONTEXT
Written by Ruby Sales.

My generation of African American women grew up in the light of Black women’s history and Black women who taught us how to live dignified and meaningful lives without the weight of segregation and demeaning stereotypes on our backs. (read more)