The Official Website of poet/ spoken word artist lily (like the flower)

author of girlChild (The Transition - In Poetic Form)
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I am but a small part of a larger community, a people and a Village
United We Stand, Overstand and have on many levels Overcome...
 
The concept of having a village of people working together to support and Savenurture one another is a big theme with me. Below you will find website links to fellow artists, organizations and networking opportunities that make up my online "Village". These sites are founded and hosted by beautiful people that I have come to respect and whose work and companies are worthy of more than a cursory glance.
 
If you have a site that you would like to promote, send an e-mail to lily@lilyliketheflower.com with your website details.
 
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Other spots to find lily on the web:
 

Organizations/ Companies


www.huemanitee.org

Established in 2009, HUEMANITEE is an organization that uses the natural gift of art to heal the mind, body, and spirit. Every product featured on HUEMANITEE originates from an organic place embedded deep in the heart and soul of the individual who created it. The founders of HUEMANITEE have over 26 years of experience in visual art, design, and Afrikan tradition that aids in the development and upliftment of our local and national community.


www.truthaids.org

As seen on the Showtime All of Us documentary, the TruthAIDS organization, founded by Dr. Mehret Mandefro is taking a candid approach to discussing and stopping the AIDS pandemic and its affect on women of color. See the Events page for details on TruthCircle Los Angeles.


www.rockypath.co
Homemade Candles With a Cause and soaps to Soothe. Soy and paraffin candles & organic, essential oil handmade soaps. 


www.fromwithinIrise.com
Home of author T F Hodge. Live the GOoD Life!


http://reggae-reviews.co.uk
Those who know me, know that I am a reggaemusic lover!!! This is your one stop before you buy reggae music. Listen to tracks from albums and read reviews.

 

Additional HIV/AIDS Awareness Resources

AIDS.gov is the gateway to all Federal domestic information on HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research, policies and resources.
womenshealth.gov is the Federal government source for women's health information.
cdc.gov is the information from the CDC about women and HIV/AIDS.

 

Mobile Resources
To find an HIV Testing location near you, send a text message with your ZIP code to KNOWIT (566948) or visit hivtest.org.

Networking Opportunities 

 

www.blackwomenconnect.com

Black Women Connect is an online community and social network for African American women who are career-driven and business savvy.

 

www.californiawriterscollective.net

The California Writers Collective (CWC) was founded by a network of authors from Northern and Southern California in 2005. Since that time, the CWC has been quite active in conducting free writers workshops, meeting up with fellow authors around the country, and continuing to encourage and support one another's endeavors. This site focuses on the connections the Collective have made so far while continuing to learn and grow from each other. 

 

www.meccagirls.ning.com

A community where people from all over the world volunteer their time to increase the awareness to causes facing the everyday woman. Also check out the affilliated site www.meccahairstudio.com.


Link referral is a great networking site for the new or established entrepreneur. Meet real people with real stories and great products.