A local nonprofit is celebrating five years in Huntsville in grand style this weekend.
United Women of Color works to empower the lives of women, girls and the community by addressing educational gaps and civic engagement.ÌýÌý
The organization is so successful, it now serves as a grassroots model across the state.Ìý
"It's amazing and it's an honor, and I am humbled by it. This was me walking out my passion with a few other women who also saw a need,†said United Women of Color Founder Angela Curry.
The "United and EmpowHERed" anniversary event is this Saturday, which is also Women’s Equality Day. It will be held at the Bevill Center on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville in room 267.
It is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and it is free.Ìý
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Curry says to dress comfortably as there is a 2.5-mile walk afterwards to symbolize Opal Lee’s walk for freedom. Lee is considered the grandmother of Juneteenth.Ìý
To register for the event, click .Ìý
You can watch the full interview below.
Image from the United Women of Color Huntsville Facebook page
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