SpokenExistence, Inc. is a womyn-based organization bridging the gap
on all issues that marginalize Black womyn and youth.  We seek to affirm and nurture
creativity and activism, as well as address the emotional, mental and spiritual health
of womyn and girls of African descent.  Our institution seeks to offer and celebrate
artistic expression via education, literary works, the hip-hop culture, and community
relations.  SpokenExistence is an arm of social justice working to uproot oppression
and redefine ‘self’ to include solidarity and communal responsibility.  We want to
generate and disseminate new discourse and dialogue on womyn and gender
issues.

Through its programming, SpokenExistence provides a creative safe space for Black
womyn and youth.  SpokenExistence also establishes professional networks among
womyn-friendly organizations and businesses that service Blacks in Chicago.  We
aim to do this by:
•        Financially sustaining community-based programming and organizations
•        Through counseling, educational, and employment services and referrals
•        Creating a curriculum for seminars, workshops, and studies for educational
systems in Chicago and other areas.