Hey family, I am working with some dynamic sista activists to create a program to help Black mothers and daughters talk honestly and creatively about issues that really affect them. I need your help... if you know anyone that fits the following criteria foward this to them. Sistas in Greensboro, we will provide gas money. We are also providing food (veggie options available) and gift certificates as well.

Have them contact me at goldendharma@yahoo.com if they have questions.

peace, e!

Mothers and Daughters: I would like to invite you to participate in a study on health, well-being and mother daughter communication.The study is pilot effort involving approximately 30 pairs of African American mothers and their daughters (ages from 12-17) from around the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Mothers and daughters will each take part in separate conversations known as focus groups. The focus groups will last no longer than 2 hours.

If you are an African American woman who is a primary caretaker of an adolescent girl (age 12-17) but not related by blood you are still eligible.I would like to have a conversation with mothers about your health and how you communicate with your daughter about her health and transition into `young womanhood'. For daughters, I am interested in your views on your health and how you feel about growing up.All focus groups are confidential, and no identifying information will be shared.I hope that you will be interested in becoming a participant in this effort. If you are interested please call the number below and leave your first name, and a number by which I can reach you (indicating the best times to call). I will follow-up with a telephone call and during that time, I will tell you more about the focus group process.

A gift certificate will be provided to each mother and each