Women of Color Roar Media

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Fannie Lou Hammer - General Admission

Barbara Jordan - Preferential Seating

Your donation covers the cost for a local high school or university student of color to attend the 2025 Women of Color Roar Breakfast for free. This opportunity allows them to participate in the event at no expense. Contributions are 100% tax-deductible.

Sponsor A Student to Attend-Please enter your name as Donor

Please remit payment above $1,000 to:
Women of Color Roar
6135 Radcliffe Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122

<h1><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1731971154/jxdhsm0t1rai8vru0s3g.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" /></h1><h1>Rooted in Resilience:  Honoring the Strength and Contributions of Black Women Women of Color Roar 2025 Black History Month Breakfast </h1>7:00 AM Doors OpenBreakfast & Networking7:30 Musical Entertainment8:00 Program Begins For Sponsorships, go to <a href="https://bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_self">bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP</a> We are thrilled to invite you to our 7th Annual Women of Color Roar Breakfast, where we gather to honor the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of Black women who continue to shape our communities and our country. This year’s theme, Rooted in Resilience, reflects not only the strength that has carried us forward but also the hope and courage we hold for the journey ahead.This year, we acknowledge the difficult road ahead with honesty and determination. Despite the challenges, we know that our strength grows stronger in the face of adversity. Black women have always been the heart of progress, advocating tirelessly, leading fearlessly, and inspiring change where it is most needed. Now, we look to the future, calling upon every woman in our community to envision herself in leadership—whether in elected office, boardrooms, nonprofits, or as change-makers in their neighborhoods.We invite you to be part of this powerful morning of conversation, inspiration, and connection. Join us to honor those who have blazed trails and to support those who will continue the journey. Together, let’s celebrate the unique and vital role that Black women play in our society and energize our collective mission to uplift, empower, and lead.Please help us achieve our mission by joining our Rafiki Circle and becoming a sustaining monthly donor. Click <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/7e37e1e5-c920-4223-9476-68f16766b0c3" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">HERE</a> to help us sustain our Leadership Academy programming throughout the year. “Future Leaders,” participate in the half-day life-skills workshops geared to young women from underserved communities, followed by a career and resource fair.For Women of Color Breakfast sponsorship opportunities, please click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UR75-ZLVWMrAjQAlt6ng7v2kkmaVg8Wb/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<h1>Sponsorships - <a href="http://bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">please pay for sponsorships via Paypal or Check</a></h1>GRAND SHEROES LEAD – TITLE SPONSOR - $25,000Featured Company Logo and Name on Opening and Closing Screen of Presentation • Company Name/Logo Displayed Prominently on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Verbal Radio Show Recognition, Press Releases, and Social Media • Website Banner Display • Prime Display Placement in Downloadable Program Book (inside front page) • Verbal Acknowledgement during Program. • Link to Company website from WOC Roar website. • Mentions in television and news interviews. • Table Host • 40 Event Tickets (5 Tables) PLATINUM - $15,000Company Name/Logo Displayed on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, • Digital Program Book Display Placement (full page) • On-Stage Recognition During event. • Display on WOC Roar Website. • Acknowledgement on Social Media. Logo in Opening and Closing Credits of Program. • Radio Show acknowledgment. • Table Host. •  32 Event Tickets (4 Tables)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000 <span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#ff0000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">(As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Company Name/Logo Displayed on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, • Digital Program Book Display Placement (full page) • On-Stage Recognition During event. • Display on WOC Roar Website. • Acknowledgement on Social Media. Logo in Opening and Closing Credits of Program. • Radio Show acknowledgment. • Table Host. • 24 Event Tickets (3 Tables)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">SILVER SPONSOR - $2,500  <span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#ff0000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">(As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Company Name/Logo Displayed in Opening and Closing Credits, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, and Mailings • Digitial Program Book Display Placement (1/2 page) • WOC Roar Web Page Display. • Table Host. • 16 Event Tickets (2 Tables)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">BRONZE SPONSOR - $1,500 <span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#ff0000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">(As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Acknowledgment in Press Releases and Social Media. • Digital Program Book Display Placement (1/4 page) • Table Host • 8 Event Tickets (1 Table)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">SUPPORTER - $1,000 <span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#ff0000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">(As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Acknowledgment in Program Book • 8 Event Tickets (1 Table)<span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">FUTURE LEADER SPONSOR - $500 <span fr-original-style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#ff0000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(255, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">(Sold Out)Acknowledgment in Program Book • <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit"> 2 VIP Tickets and 2 Future Leader donated tickets For sponsorships, please remit checks to: Women of Color Roar Media 6135 Radcliffe Dr.San Diego, CA 92122Please note, Women of Color Roar is a §501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not endorse candidates for political office.For ticketing or sponsorship questions, please email treasurer@womenofcolorroar.org.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Here are some important details to help you prepare for this special event. If you purchased tickets for others, we kindly ask that you forward this email to ensure they have all the necessary information as well. If you sponsored a future leader or made a general donation, your generosity is deeply appreciated. Your support helps us celebrate the achievements of Black women leaders and empowers young women of color to pursue impactful careers in public service. Event Details: <ul><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Doors open at 7:00 AM</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Book Signing / Breakfast: 7:00 AM<ul><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Breakfast available upon arrival. The program begins promptly at 7:30 AM, so please plan accordingly.</li></ul></li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Program Begins: 7:30 AM</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Location: San Diego City College • Harry West Gym • 1452 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101</li></ul> Shuttle & Parking Details<ul><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Shuttle Service: A shuttle bus will transport you from Lot 3 to the event venue starting at 6:30 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">If you need to drop off others in your car at the event entrance before parking, please do so quickly and with care to ensure everyone's safety.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Lot 3 Location: Southeast of the Harry West Gym at Russ Blvd. and 16th Street. Click HERE for a campus map.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Reserved Parking: Parking at the Fitness Center (P-2) is reserved for elected officials/guest speakers only.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Do Not Park: In the Urban Academy parking lot (P-3) south of the Harry West Gym—violators may be ticketed or towed.</li></ul> Check-In & Event Highlights<ul><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Check-In Tables: We will have 4 check-in tables. Move to the shortest line, as check-in is not alphabetical—any table can assist you.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Future Leaders at Your Table: You may have high school or college students seated with you. We encourage you to engage with them by sharing insights about your profession or experiences.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Raffle & Merchandise: Exciting raffle prizes, Women of Color Roar merchandise, and vendors will be available. Bring cash or a credit card to participate.</li><li style="margin:0in;line-height:107%;font-size:15px;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit">Book Signing: Author Stacey Baptiste, childhood friend of Vice President Kamala Harris, will be signing her book, “Friends from the Beginning.” Copies will be available for purchase at the event.</li></ul> Help Spread the Word Limited tickets are still available! Your support in sharing this event with friends, family, or on social media would mean so much. Together, we can amplify the impact of this incredible gathering. Use this link to share: https://bit.ly/Rooted_in_Resilience. Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are still looking for volunteers.  Please share our sign-up link with interested individuals: https://bit.ly/WOCRBREAKFAST_VOLUNTEER2025. Celebrating Our AchievementsOver the past year, we’ve expanded our mission to support young women of color through initiatives like our Leadership Academy. Learn more about our impactful programming HERE.Join the Rafiki CircleConsider becoming a sustaining supporter by joining our Rafiki Circle with a monthly donation. Your contribution helps us provide life-changing opportunities for young women of color. Click HERE to join.  One time donations can be made HERE.For questions, feel free to reach out to us at treasurer@womenofcolorroar.org.Thank you for being part of this incredible community. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 1! With gratitude, Tama Becker-VaranoTreasurerWomen of Color Roar Media  Thank you again for your generosity and commitment. Your support will help us create a memorable event that inspires our community and future leaders alike. We are excited to celebrate with you and your guests at the breakfast and look forward to keeping you updated on the positive impact of your sponsorship.  With gratitude, Tama Becker-Varano TreasurerWomen of Color Roar Media Women of Color Roar Media is a §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (FEIN: 86-2438328)  Women of Color Roar Media does not endorse candidates for political office.Our annual Women of Color Roar breakfast is a non-partisan event. If you sponsored a future leader or made a general donation, your generosity is deeply appreciated. Your support helps us celebrate the achievements of Black women leaders and empowers young women of color to pursue impactful careers in public service. With gratitude, Tama Becker-VaranoTreasurerwocroartreasurer@gmail.com

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1731971154/jxdhsm0t1rai8vru0s3g.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />Rooted in Resilience:  Honoring the Strength and Contributions of Black Women Women of Color Roar 2025 Black History Month Breakfast 7:00 AM Doors OpenBreakfast &amp; Networking7:30 Musical Entertainment8:00 Program Begins For Sponsorships, go to <a href="https://bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP" target="_self">bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP</a> We are thrilled to invite you to our 7th Annual Women of Color Roar Breakfast, where we gather to honor the strength, resilience, and remarkable contributions of Black women who continue to shape our communities and our country. This year’s theme, Rooted in Resilience, reflects not only the strength that has carried us forward but also the hope and courage we hold for the journey ahead.This year, we acknowledge the difficult road ahead with honesty and determination. Despite the challenges, we know that our strength grows stronger in the face of adversity. Black women have always been the heart of progress, advocating tirelessly, leading fearlessly, and inspiring change where it is most needed. Now, we look to the future, calling upon every woman in our community to envision herself in leadership—whether in elected office, boardrooms, nonprofits, or as change-makers in their neighborhoods.We invite you to be part of this powerful morning of conversation, inspiration, and connection. Join us to honor those who have blazed trails and to support those who will continue the journey. Together, let’s celebrate the unique and vital role that Black women play in our society and energize our collective mission to uplift, empower, and lead.Please help us achieve our mission by joining our Rafiki Circle and becoming a sustaining monthly donor. Click <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/7e37e1e5-c920-4223-9476-68f16766b0c3" target="_blank">HERE</a> to help us sustain our Leadership Academy programming throughout the year. “Future Leaders,” participate in the half-day life-skills workshops geared to young women from underserved communities, followed by a career and resource fair.For Women of Color Breakfast sponsorship opportunities, please click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UR75-ZLVWMrAjQAlt6ng7v2kkmaVg8Wb/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a>.Sponsorships - <a href="http://bit.ly/WOCR_SPONSORSHIP">please pay for sponsorships via Paypal or Check</a>GRAND SHEROES LEAD – TITLE SPONSOR - $25,000Featured Company Logo and Name on Opening and Closing Screen of Presentation • Company Name/Logo Displayed Prominently on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Verbal Radio Show Recognition, Press Releases, and Social Media • Website Banner Display • Prime Display Placement in Downloadable Program Book (inside front page) • Verbal Acknowledgement during Program. • Link to Company website from WOC Roar website. • Mentions in television and news interviews. • Table Host • 40 Event Tickets (5 Tables) PLATINUM - $15,000Company Name/Logo Displayed on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, • Digital Program Book Display Placement (full page) • On-Stage Recognition During event. • Display on WOC Roar Website. • Acknowledgement on Social Media. Logo in Opening and Closing Credits of Program. • Radio Show acknowledgment. • Table Host. •  32 Event Tickets (4 Tables)GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000 (As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)Company Name/Logo Displayed on Event Banners, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, • Digital Program Book Display Placement (full page) • On-Stage Recognition During event. • Display on WOC Roar Website. • Acknowledgement on Social Media. Logo in Opening and Closing Credits of Program. • Radio Show acknowledgment. • Table Host. • 24 Event Tickets (3 Tables)SILVER SPONSOR - $2,500  (As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)Company Name/Logo Displayed in Opening and Closing Credits, Promotional Materials, Press Releases, and Mailings • Digitial Program Book Display Placement (1/2 page) • WOC Roar Web Page Display. • Table Host. • 16 Event Tickets (2 Tables)BRONZE SPONSOR - $1,500 (As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)Acknowledgment in Press Releases and Social Media. • Digital Program Book Display Placement (1/4 page) • Table Host • 8 Event Tickets (1 Table)SUPPORTER - $1,000 (As of 1/22/25 limited seating available)Acknowledgment in Program Book • 8 Event Tickets (1 Table)FUTURE LEADER SPONSOR - $500 (Sold Out)Acknowledgment in Program Book •  2 VIP Tickets and 2 Future Leader donated tickets For sponsorships, please remit checks to: Women of Color Roar Media 6135 Radcliffe Dr.San Diego, CA 92122Please note, Women of Color Roar is a §501(c)(3) non-profit organization and does not endorse candidates for political office.For ticketing or sponsorship questions, please email treasurer@womenofcolorroar.org.