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The Sister Accord® Foundation Leadership Development Tea Party ~ Columbus, Ohio
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 1, 2025 — The Sister Accord® Foundation, an organization dedicated to changing how girls and women treat, support, and uplift one another, hosted its signature Leadership Development Tea Party on Saturday, March 29th, in Columbus, OH. The gathering brought together young women and adult women leaders to inspire both groups to engage in emotional, mental and physical wellness, which are important aspects of leadership and success. This event was made possible through the generous support of Pratt Industries, Hilton Columbus Downtown, and Lynn and Sengal Selassie.
Founded by corporate leader and philanthropist Sonia Jackson Myles, The Sister Accord® Foundation has impacted countless lives globally through its initiatives, programs, financial support, and advocacy for leadership, education, and empowerment.
The Tea Party featured a special performance by Grammy-nominated R&B artist, Shanice, a 2015 recipient of The Sister Accord®️ Leadership Award. Shanice shared her deeply personal journey with breast cancer. In a transparent and moving discussion, she reminded attendees of the importance of prioritizing their health and well-being, urging women to take proactive steps in their healthcare.
Additionally, the Foundation announced the official launch of Safety in Sisterhood™️, an initiative created by Sonia Jackson Myles and now partnered with AAA to promote awareness and best practices for safe travel for women and girls. This important initiative will provide resources and education to help women navigate travel with confidence and security. The co-branded website can be found here: https://www.qa.acg.aaa.com/
The event also honored Dr. Andreá N. Williams and Dr. Kate Hallihan of The Ohio State University, Sydney Frost as General Body Member of the Year of The Sister Accord®️ at The Ohio State University Chapter, Lynnise A. Smith, President & CEO of WBEC-ORV, and Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President & CEO of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.
Scholarship Announcements & Future Initiatives
As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting young women in education, The Sister Accord® Foundation awarded two deserving college students with The Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship as part of the partnership with AAA-The Auto Club Group’s Women In Leadership Employee Resource Group. This year’s recipients, Anju Sujanani and Tyra Peterson, both students at Florida A&M University, are being recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to their communities.
A Transformative Retreat Experience in South Africa
The event also featured an exciting announcement from Jerry Mabena, CEO of Motsamayi Tourism Group (MTG), regarding The Sister Accord® Foundation’s first-ever retreat. This exclusive 3-night, 4-day retreat, hosted in partnership with Kruger Untamed at South Africa’s Kruger National Park, will take place in June 2025. Designed for executive women leaders, the retreat will focus on Restoration, Renewal, and Rejuvenation of the Mind, Body, and Soul, offering a unique opportunity to unplug and reconnect with nature through fireside chats and safari game rides at the Tshokwane River Camp.
“This was an extraordinary day, from honoring incredible leaders to launching Safety in Sisterhood™ and announcing our first-ever retreat in South Africa,” said Sonia Jackson Myles, Founder and CEO of The Sister Accord® Foundation. “Shanice’s transparency about her health journey was a powerful reminder for all of us to prioritize our well-being. The impact of our work continues to grow, and I am grateful for every person who contributes to this movement.”
Further amplifying its mission, The Sister Accord® Foundation recently launched its ‘Journey To 1 Billion’ campaign, featuring a powerful video inspiring women and girls to embrace Sisterhood. Created by Chemistry and Test Tube Productions and distributed by Screenvision Media, the video aired in 85 theaters across key U.S. markets, further expanding the Foundation’s reach and message.
The Sister Accord® Foundation Leadership Development Tea Party ~ Columbus, Ohio March 29th 2025.
11th Anniversary Celebration Leadership Development Tea Party 2024
We will have our 11th Anniversary Celebration Leadership Development Tea Party also on August 31st from 11 am – 3 pm ET. Deborah Cox will perform and receive The Sister Accord®️ Leadership Award. We are partnering with Prime Cincinnati for this event. The event filled up within hours of our announcement!! There are no more in-person tickets available. There are still virtual tickets available. The virtual event will livestream from 11 am – 12:30 pm.
We will award scholarships later this year for female college students who attend the event on August 31st. Please share this opportunity with students in your family and community.
Here is the link to reserve a virtual ticket:
KENNY LATTIMORE LIVE AUGUST 30TH!
Kenny Lattimore ~ With a career spanning over two decades, highlighted by his breakthrough single “Never Too Busy” and the wedding staple “For You,” Kenny has garnered Grammy and Soul Train Award nominations, Top 10 singles, Top 20 R&B albums and an NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist, while staying sincere about giving his heart and soul to communities through music.
DEBORAH COX LIVE AUGUST 31ST!
Deborah Cox ~ Deborah is a powerful Broadway songstress. She possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. The Grammy Award nominated, multi-platinum R & B/Pop recording artist and actress recently blew the roof off theatres as she starred in the Rachel Marron role originally played by Whitney Houston in the new musical “The Bodyguard.” She made her Broadway debut in the leading role in Elton John and Time Rice’s musical “Aida,” receiving rave reviews. Deborah is currently on Broadway starring as “Glinda” and co-producing the revival of “The Wiz” and just launched her new wine, Kazaisu.
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Programs/Events
The Sister Accord®️ Presents…Leaders Who Put The Human In Humanity™️ With Sonia Jackson Myles ~ Webinar #3
In February 2023, the CDC released a study stating that 57% of U.S. teen girls reported feeling sad or hopeless. That’s over half of the girls in this country. How can we confront this unprecedented national health crisis? Now more than ever, we must offer strategies and solutions that provide the emotional and mental health support that girls need to lead fulfilled lives. This is the work and mission of The Sister Accord®️. Please join Sonia Jackson Myles for The Sister Accord® Presents…Leaders Who Put The Human In Humanity Webinar™️ on November 1st, at 7 pm ET, for the first session in a powerful discussion series on teen girls’ mental health. This is the third webinar for this new platform. Sonia Jackson Myles, will be joined by special guests, Dr. Shantel Thomas, CEO, A Sound Mind Counseling Service and Executive Director, Center For Healing The Hurt, and Jocelyn Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, Girls Scouts of the USA. Led by Katie Kempner, Creator & Host of “Perspectives with Katie Kempner,” this compelling conversation will center on practical ways to help girls improve their mental health and create the happy and healthy futures they deserve. To RSVP, please email [email protected]Link to our last Leaders Who Put The Human In Humanity™️ Webinar, which was focused on Health & Wellness, is here: Event is Closed… |
The Sister Accord®️ Foundation's Annual "Celebration of Sisterhood" Tea Party
The Sister Accord®️ Foundation’s 26th Annual “Celebration of Sisterhood” Tea Party was held on March 26th in Columbus, OH. The organization, whose mission is changing the way girls and women treat, support and interact with each other, held the event in partnership with The Sister Accord®️ at The Ohio State University Chapter. Over 100 people attended the event which honored Dr. Jennifer Cheavens, Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University; Ken Mathies, VP, Chief Diversity Officer, Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at AAA; Stephanie L. Patton, Interim Area Superintendent, Columbus City Schools, as well as GRAMMY®️ Award-winning recording artist, singer-songwriter and producer, Mali Music (who was honored and also performed). The first Sister Accord at The Ohio State University Member of The Year Award was given to Anne-Grace Bambi, who is a first-year student from Chicago, IL, majoring in finance with a double minor in epidemiology and economics. The day was filled with love, joy and sisterhood. Many exciting announcements were made. NBC4 covered the event. See video here: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/
Founder & CEO, Sonia Jackson Myles, announced the 2nd round of Business Grant and Scholarship Recipients for women in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe during The Tea Party. Five women were awarded a $500 business grant. Two college students were awarded $500 Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarships.
Co-Founders of Quigley, Renee Young & Gerald Bagg, joined the event from their headquarters in Los Angeles to congratulate The Sister Accord®️ Africa Awardees. Renee & Gerald have been great supporters of the program since its inception in 2021. Quigley, the largest certified woman owned advertising agency in the country, has given a total of $12,500 to The Sister Accord®️ Africa program. Ken Mathies, from AAA, announced that they will be donating $5000 to The Sister Accord®️ Africa initiatives.
“If we are going to make a difference in our communities, around the world, we must focus on economic investment. These grants will go far in helping these amazing women and students with bringing their dreams to life and assisting with supporting other women and families in their communities. The Sister Accord®️’s mission is literally transforming lives from The United States of America to the continent of Africa,” said Sonia Jackson Myles.
On April 1, 2023, The Holiday Inn Bulawayo hosted the Awardees with a Handover Dinner and Celebration. The Event was led by The Sister Accord®️ Zimbabwe Ambassador, Thabani Patience Gambiza and the MC was Rachel Hwambo. The Awardees include:
Business Grant Awardees
Ellen Hassan ~ Poultry Egg Production
Precious Marangwanda ~ Fragrance making
Irene Kafa ~ Poultry
Panashe Nyawasha ~ La Propotia Boutique
Paballo Mdlongwa ~ Easy Bites/Cakes
Nella Dean Jackson Memorial Scholarship Awardees
Sekai Mamutse ~ University of Zimbabwe
Megan Hassan ~ Midlands State University
The Sister Accord®️ 10th Anniversary Cruise
August 28th - September 1st
The 9th Annual Sister Accord®️ Day Celebration
Past Live Event
Let’s Just Say This…You Will Want To Be In The Room When This Happens…If You Saw Hamilton, You Will Know What I’m Talking About!
I am pleased to share our great news with you! We will have a limited number of seats available to join us in person on August 31st for this year’s Sister Accord Day Celebration! The first 150 people to purchase tickets will received the highly desired The Sister Accord® LOVE Box! Are you ready for our AMAZING Honorees & Performers for this year’s celebration?!?
Victory Brinker, a 10 year old opera singer who sings in 8 languages with over a 3 octave range, will join us. She was a Finalist on America’s Got Talent last year. Trust me, you will want to witness & experience the greatness that Victory is going to unleash during this event!
Le’Andria Johnson is a powerhouse Grammy® Award-Winning Gospel Recording Artist whose voice literally touches your soul! She was the Season 3 Winner of BET’s Sunday’s Best. Le’Andria’s hit song “Deliver Me,” with Donald Lawrence, was nominated for Song of the Year for the GMA Dove Awards.
Headliner Grammy® nominated Artist Kenny Lattimore sings one of the most beautiful songs known to mankind…”For You,” which is also a wedding staple. The New York Times hailed him as a ‘modern soul man.’ He has garnered Grammy®️, Soul Train and Stellar Awards nominations, as well as the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist.
As with all of our events, you are simply not going to want the evening to end! We have something very special in store for you! Don’t delay…get your tickets today! Here is the link to purchase:
**EVENT CLOSED**
Remember the first 150 people to purchase tickets will receive The Sister Accord® LOVE Box! Female college students who attend will be eligible to apply for The Nella D. Jackson Memorial Scholarship. We will award two $5,000 scholarships during the 4th quarter of the year.
The Revolution Of LOVE Has Just Gone To Another Level!!! Spread LOVE…Stop hate!
The Sister Accord® Leadership Enrichment Tea Party Tour
The Sister Accord Tea Party Program
The Sister Accord® Tea Party Program is a Leadership Development program for High School girls presented by The Sister Accord® Foundation, a 501c3 organization. The focus of the program is to help young women understand the importance of strong, healthy, positive relationships, with other young women, in their development as exceptional leaders.
With 47% of the US workforce currently female, it will be essential to the viability and profitability of a company, or organization, to ensure that an environment of collaboration, not competition, is promoted among its workers in order to deliver outstanding business results. The Sister Accord Foundation’s founder, Sonia Jackson Myles, has a vision that graduates of her Tea Party program will be a pipeline of talent for her partner companies in the form of co-op/internship opportunities during high school and college, ultimately leading to permanent positions upon graduation.
There have been 25 Sister Accord Tea Parties held to date across the United States, and 2 have been held in Zimbabwe on 8.28.21, launching The Sister Accord Africa (Winners Circle) first Chapters outside of the US. We are truly getting closer to inspiring 1 billion girls and women to learn how to LOVE themselves and each other.
If you are interested in attending the next Tea Party event as a Student (High School Aged Girls) or Mentor (Adult Female), please contact Sonia Jackson Myles for more info.
The Sister Accord® Africa, Zimbabwe Chapter Has Launched!!!!
The Sister Accord® Day
