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Dear Dr. Monique W. Morris,

Dear Dr. Monique W. Morris, Your book was used as the foundational discussion piece for our Professional Collegial Circle at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community School in Rochester, New York. Your tracks and interludes have inspired our work with our sixth grade girls as we continue to mentor, provide engaging activities for intervention and prevention, and set the foundation for successful journeys in high school and life. Our program, Sisters II Sisters will forever utilize the strategies discussed as we continue to strive to transform schools in our community.  We appreciate your leadership and dedication to support black and brown girls. Below are comments from the participators that went on the journey through Rhythm, Dance, and Blues with you.  ~Mentors of the Sisters II Sisters Group for Girls
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A Self-Preservation Plan

 In Track 4, Morris discusses the many ways that girls are marginalized. From underdiagnosed disabilities and sexual harassment to adolescent substance use, her suggestion as the Foundation for Transformation is to prove young ladies with several intervention strategies that include:  Weekly Discussion Group  Critical Media Literacy  Sisterhood Activities  Cultural Girlhood Studies Art Therapy She also discusses the importance of having a self-preservation plan. As mentors, in order to guide our young ladies through the process of practicing self-preservation, we must practice this and believe in it ourselves. What steps and/or activities does your self-preservation plan consist of?  Taking Care of Yourself- Five Steps to Self-Preservation A Ten-Step Process to Self-Preservation
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A Picture is Worth a Thousand Powerful Words.

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In Tracks 1 and 2 of the book, Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues, Morris shares researched based strategies, testimonials, and "Foundations for Transformation" for all adults who work with black and brown children.  Our Sisters II Sisters mentors will comment with a visual representation of tracks two and three. If we could present a thought, strategy, or quote in a picture, it would look like...
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So What's Next?

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Ladies, now that we have read the prelude and introduction of Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues, and listened to the TED talk by Monique W Morris,   what is next for YOU? What are your thoughts? 
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