Author Bell Hooks will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Peoria Area Women Against Racism Conference next weekend. Hooks is best-known for her book, ”Ain`t I A Woman: Black Women and Feminism,” (South End Press, $20). She currently teaches at Oberlin College.
The conference also includes workshops for men, women and children, a panel discussion on institutional racism called ”Building Coalitions,” and an original play performed by Chicagoan Joan McCarthy and a troupe of Chicago actors.
The theme of this year`s two-day meeting, Sept. 7 and 8 at Bradley University, Peoria, is ”Unlearning Racism. Sponsors include Bradley University Women`s Studies, the Pekin Coalition for Equality, the YWCA and National Organization for Women, among other groups. The conference costs $10, and includes housing by local residents. To register call 1-309-677-2377.
Thinking about starting your own business but afraid to start? Get the facts at a free public seminar on entrepreneurship featuring three successful Chicago area entrepreneurs, including Sally Tassani, president and founder of Tassani Advertising and Communications; Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., founder of the A.C. Nielsen Co.; and businessman and author John R. Powers. Sponsored by Loyola University, ”So You Want to be an Entrepreneur?” begins at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 11 at the Marquette Center, Loyola University, 47 E. Pearson St. Space is limited, so reservations are suggested. 1-312-915-7286.
