There are many stories of women and girls who inspire me. But stories of positive role models in education just tips me over the edge! What an amazing example of excellence, poise and balance from these beautiful co-valedictorian twins of Spelman College’s Class of 2013. Take a look.
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Macy’s Fashion Show – 5 Spring Essentials
Nothing says SPRING like vibrant colors splashing down the runway! I had the pleasure of attending Macy’s Spring Essentials Cherry Blossom Fashion Show in Downtown Washington DC, courtesy of Xina+PR. This exclusive event, hosted by the hilarious Author, TV Personality and Fashion Guru, Daisy Lewellyn, featured the 5 essential looks for Spring 2013. This
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Women Who Inspire
On the heels of February’s Black History Month, March marks the month of celebrating Women’s History and today, March 8th, as International Women’s Day. We honor the women who came before us and paved the way for what we have accomplished and for inspiring the core of who we are. For me, those women are
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28 Days of Impact: Baby Harriett
The flutters of movement, then the obvious kicks from the life beating inside of me. I was afraid. Afraid of the unknown. The uncertainty of whether I was ready to become a mother, unsure of how to care for myself and the life that waited to arrive. I sang to her in my
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Make a Difference For Someone You Don’t Know – #GivingTuesday
Most of us live our lives eternally blessed beyond measure with not only our needs, but our wants. When I look at my own life and those around me, I realize that we live in abundance. It is unfortunate that we only use times like Thanksgiving to realize that we have a myriad of reasons to
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A NEW Reason To Give Thanks
As I cooked last night, and awoke this morning preparing for my family, my heart is so heavy with the faces of Ugandan children etched in my memory. While many of us will enjoy our warm homes with electricity, running water and sit at beautifully decorated tables to a feast of delicious food, these children
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SAVE the Life of a Child – World Pneumonia Day
The #1 killer of children under age 5! A respiratory illness that takes the lives of 1.4 million children EVERY YEAR! Pneumonia! Today, World Pneumonia Day, holds a special meaning for me, as I nearly died on several occasions as a child due to pneumonia. I remember desperately struggling and gasping for air, missing holidays, birthday parties and special events
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Shot@Life INTERVIEW: Day 2 Uganda, Africa
On Day 2 of our Shot@Life observation trip, we visited a child health day in Mubende, a rural community in Western Uganda. Check out the video of this day’s impact. Video Courtesy of Shot@Life:
Where Are You From? My Journey Home to Africa
“Where are you from?” Whether spoken or implied, this was the continuous question I received during my 7 day journey in Africa. I received the life-changing opportunity to attend an observation trip with Shot@Life, a United Nations Foundation campaign focused on raising awareness and funds to give other mothers a choice in the vaccination of
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Progress and Hope: Dr. Ahuna Ezaikonwa-Onochie, United Nations Resident Coordinator
The final stop on the Shot@Life trip to Uganda, Africa was a visit to the United Nations Headquarters in Kampala. We were given the opportunity to have a private meeting with Dr. Ahuna Ezaikonwa-Onochie, U.N. Resident Coordinator of Uganda Center, an eloquent and classy native of Nigeria. Dr. Onochie is a 16 year veteran of the United
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