Black Voices for Peace

Black Voices for Peace 

2001 

Black Voices for Peace was primarily a volunteer organization. Ms. Abney served as an Outreach Consultant for the organization and assisted with disseminating announcements for events that the organization hosted.

It was under the direction of Mr. Damu Smith. Ms. Felicia Eaves was the Co-Vice Chair for Black Voices for Peace at that time.

In 2001, Ms. Abney had the opportunity to work with Mr. Damu Smith, founder of Black Voices for Peace. He was born "in 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Sylvester and Vernice Smith in Minnesota, and president of the Organization of Afro-American Students, Mr. Smith led a protest and takeover of the school's administrative offices to demand a Black studies program. "

More about him at:https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/smith-damu-1952-2006/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damu_Smith