The 25th Anniversary Empowering Women of Color Conference (EWOCC) entitled: Intergenerational Wisdom: Celebrating Our Past, Present, & Future, returned on March 13-14, 2010 to the UC Berkeley Campus to honor the legacy of women of color in the U.S., celebrate the struggles of women of all ages, while providing a space for growth, empowerment, and practical tools for everyday life. This year, the nation's oldest and largest women of color conference focused on embracing our collective histories, acknowledging our impact on the present, and supporting our lifelong development across generations. The two-day conference was dedicated to issues affecting women at every stage of their lives with workshops, speakers, panels, performances, networking, and vendors of interest to all age groups. Rebecca Walker has received numerous awards and accolades for her writing and activism. Her work has appeared in many publications; her books include the international bestseller Black, White and Jewish: Autobiography of a Shifting Self and the anthology To Be Real: Telling the Truth and Changing the Face of Feminism, which has become a standard text in gender studies courses around the world. A popular speaker at universities and in business settings, Walker teaches the art of memoir at workshops and writing conferences internationally.

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