A short film about an African American woman’s story of triumph, abuse, and faith. The main character witness’s domestic violence as a child, then grows up to be in a violent relationship herself. She also experiences sexual abuse as well as being a homeless pregnant teen. Her broken marriage leads to a near drug overdose. Despite the hurt and pain, she is able to graduate high school, college and earn a master’s Degree. A world of struggles did not keep her from being the woman and living the life destined for her.
Both Book & Film deliveries of powerful message addressing issues of:
• Domestic Violence
• Bullying
• Self-Love
• Addiction
Inspires the development of a theatrical play through performing arts to address the issues that plague too many Brothers and Sisters. Although, I had been to hell and back, I AM STILL HERE!
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“Humanitarian of the Year”
Wilson Daily Times
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“Humanitarian of the Year”
Vimeo
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“Community Builder “
Wilson Daily Times
http://wilsontimes.com/stories/8216a-community-builder8217,80977
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“Women in Film”
AAWIC
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“Helping girls get ready for prom”
Wilson Daily Times
http://wilsontimes.com/stories/helping-girls-get-ready-for-the-prom,83123
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“Helping girls get ready for prom”
Wilson Daily Times
http://wilsontimes.com/stories/helping-girls-get-ready-for-the
DuWanda S. Epps, Named “Humanitarian” of the Year 2017. Owner of CreativeMindz Book Lounge in Wilson, 5x Best Selling, 3x International Selling Co-Author. Publisher, Inspirational Speaker, Co-Author of 15 & Author of 30 books.
Author DuWanda S. Epps, Graduated of Metropolitan College of New York earned degrees in Human Service and Public Administration. She is currently attending graduate school to obtain Doctoral Degree in Public Administration at Capella University.
She is the founder of (EEL) Roc’On collaborating with fellow Author and Founder of Ur Worthy Movement: Joining together to educate, empower and prevent DV and SA against women and men. Taking courage, strength and faith to take a Stand.
In 2010, Cultivating Change II, Inc. 501(c)3 was incorporated. The goal of assisting families in the community in need of clothing, food, household items and providing resources in the community for additional services and assistance.
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