Photo Credit: Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller
Faith and activism converged over the weekend at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church during its 2026 “She’s My Sister” event. Founded by First Lady Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, the “She’s My Sister” (SMS) ministry has spent nearly two decades evolving from a local awareness group into a powerhouse of advocacy and restoration for victims of human trafficking.
The program is rooted in the belief that every woman and girl caught in the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation is a sister to the community, and therefore, her rescue is a collective responsibility. This year’s event focused on the intersection of trauma-informed care and community action, drawing a diverse crowd of participants, including the sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®– Omega Mu Omega Chapter, who arrived in their signature pink and green to volunteer and support the cause.
Through partnerships with organizations like The Salvation Army’s “New Day to Stop Human Trafficking” program and Hannah’s House, the ministry helps fund safe houses, long-term therapeutic programs, and transitional housing for survivors aging out of the juvenile justice system.
“The reason we call it ‘She’s My Sister’ is because we want to be sure that people realize that this can happen to anyone,” Dr. Waller has frequently noted. By shedding light on the disproportionate impact of trafficking on Black and Brown communities, the ministry empowers residents to move from being passive observers to active “interrupters” of exploitation.
For diaspora communities, the message lands with urgency. Many families carry added vulnerabilities: immigration pressures, language barriers, financial strain, and isolation. Traffickers exploit these gaps. “She’s My Sister” treats awareness as community protection, encouraging people to look out for one another and to take concerns seriously without shame or delay.
Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller and Rev Jerome Glover
The ministry’s anniversary is a moment to acknowledge sustained leadership and to recommit to the work. The goal is a community standard: pay attention, speak up, support survivors, and build trusted pathways to help.
As survivors continue their journey from victims to victors, the “She’s My Sister” ministry remains a beacon of light, proving that through faith, advocacy, and sisterhood, restoration is possible.
Dr. Eric John Nzeribe is the Publisher of FunTimes Magazine and has a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry since 1992. His interests include using data to understand and solve social issues, narrative stories, digital marketing, community engagement, and online/print journalism features. Dr. Nzeribe is a social media and communication professional with certificates in Digital Media for Social Impact from the University of Pennsylvania, Digital Strategies for Business: Leading the Next-Generation Enterprise from Columbia University, and a Master of Science (MS) in Publication Management from Drexel University and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Temple University.
