Film screening and historical presentation
On Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Temecula, My Sister’s Keeper Success Institute and Women in NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Branch 1034, partnered to present a screening of the Tyler Perry film, The Six Triple Eight. The event was attended by men, women, and youth. It was an awesome way to celebrate Women’s History Month. As an added bonus, there was a presentation of historical women figures, snacks, and a great discussion regarding what we can do as a society to move African American women forward and how we will keep the legacy alive.
My Sister’s Keeper Success Institute (MSKSI) is a nonprofit organization that seeks to accelerate equity and improve the quality of life for the next generation of BIPOC women by providing girls with high-quality mentorship, well-being tools, and resources that help them pursue high-demand careers and holistic well-being.
Kristen Newsome, Founder & Executive Director of MSKSI, and Chairperson for Women in the NAACP Branch 1034 stated, “The screening of The Six Triple Eight served as a powerful reminder of the vital roles Black women have played in shaping history, making it a fitting tribute during Women’s History Month. The resilience, unity, leadership and perseverance of Black women who served in military service during World War 2 encourages us to reflect on the strength of women throughout history and their ongoing fight for recognition and equality, especially when they fought for those who didn’t fight for them. We have a rich heritage of concerning ourselves with the rights of ALL people, likely because we know what it is like to have those rights denied us, even when much is expected of us.”
The Women in NAACP (WIN) is a committee within NAACP Branch 1034 Southwest Riverside County that enhances the leadership role of women and serves as an advocacy vehicle to address the social, economic, political, educational, health and welfare issues affecting women. WIN also advocates for the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual development of children and supports the policies as well as the ongoing mission and vision of the Branch.
Rosie Brady, NAACP Branch 1034 President, had this to say about Saturday’s screening, “The Six Triple Eight women blossomed like a flower despite racism, deplorable working conditions, unfair judgment of their work and proved to the world that Black women were capable, intelligent, and worked harder and smarter than their counterparts.”
The NAACP Branch 1034 invites all community members to join us in building bridges within the community. We are a nonpartisan organization which aims to increase understanding and civility in our public discourse. We represent the communities of Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Corona, Norco, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Menifee and Perris. Please visit our website at https://www.naacpbranch1034.org.
Founded in 1909 by an interracial group of Americans, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The mission of the NAACP is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
