Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Raises Over $6,000 to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Washington, D.C. – March 4, 2007… The Alpha Gamma Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) raised over $6,000 in accordance with their National Philanthropy of Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women through a bilingual benefit production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues.” Proceeds from the show benefited the Washington D.C office of Break the Cycle, a national organization through which both youth and adults strive to "engage, educate and empower youth to build lives and communities free from domestic and dating violence."

The OPBSI-sponsored shows ran Friday, March 2nd, and Saturday, March 3rd, at the Carlos Rosario International School in Washington, D.C. The diverse cast of women ranged not only race and ethnicity, but also age, size, acting experience, and occupation. The intensity of the monologues affected both the audience and the cast members alike. “Being part of the production was quite a moving experience. I feel so lucky to have been around so many passionate, intelligent, and strong women,” commented cast member Erika Ruiz, President of the Alpha Gamma Chapter of OPBSI.

Founded in 1997, V-Day is a global movement dedicated to end violence against women and girls. The most renowned component of the V-Day movement, Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” is a staple performance in various cities around the world.

“Violence disrupts the lives of women irrespective of language, neighborhood or color. It is important that we restate this point to both women and men in a captivating way,” said Marilyn Guzman, event co-organizer and Director of Programming of Alpha Gamma Chapter.

It is not too late to donate. For more information about V-Day D.C. 2007 or to donate, please visit VDay 2007 or contact us at VDay@OmegaPhiBeta.org

For more information about Break the Cycle, please visit: www.BreakTheCycle.org

For more information about the V-Day movement, please visit www.vday.org

For information about the Alpha Gamma Chapter of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., please visit: Alpha Gamma Chapter Website.

OPBSI is a Latina-oriented sorority founded on March 15, 1989, at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Seventeen women of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds came together to defy the injustices suffered by women, especially of color, in the academic, professional and political arenas. The purpose of OPBSI is to serve and educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership, and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors. For further information visit:www.OmegaPhiBeta.org.

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