Monthly Archives: May 2009

Shoulders We Stand On- Fannie Lou Hamer

May 8, 2009

Shoulders We Stand On is info about women who have paved the way so we can be where we are today. Who she was: In a nutshell, a prominent Civil Rights Activist. How she paved the way: Born in Montgomery Co., MS in 1917, Hamer was labeled ‘the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.’...
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Things you should never apologize for

May 8, 2009

By Jamie Fleming

A couple of weeks ago, I was going through my stuff, cleaning out papers, and I came across this ‘advice’ I printed when I was a freshman in college: Things a sista should never apologize for Never apologize for pursuing what makes you happy. Even if you need to quit your job, transfer schools...
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She's so self-conscious…

May 8, 2009

By Jamie Fleming

I found out yesterday that I have pink eye. And my eye has been red and swollen since Monday; this wouldn’t be a problem if I just had to work at the shelter this weekend and didn’t have to go anywhere else. Unfortunately for me, my job requires me to also work at our...
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May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month!

May 8, 2009

By Jamie Fleming

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month; it’s an observation of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. Asian-Pacific, a broad phrase, includes the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands, including Guam, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands and more. The month began with a congressional bill like most commemorative months. In June...
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My Quote of the Day- 5.6.09

May 6, 2009

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

“Drench yourself in words unspoken/Live your life with arms wide open/Today is where your book begins/the rest is still unwritten…” ~Natasha Bedingfield, singer Tweet This PostJamie Fleming-DixonJamie Fleming-Dixon is the founder and author of ForColoredGurls.com. Her intention is to empower readers, inspire them to live their most fabulous lives and to motivate them to...
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My Quote of the Day- 5.5.09

May 5, 2009

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

“I think the key for women is not to set any limits.” ~Martina Navratilova, award-winning tennis player Tweet This PostJamie Fleming-DixonJamie Fleming-Dixon is the founder and author of ForColoredGurls.com. Her intention is to empower readers, inspire them to live their most fabulous lives and to motivate them to reach for their dreams and goals. This...
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My Quote of the Day- 5.4.09

May 4, 2009

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

“I believe in pink. I believe laughter is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything goes wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles.” ~Audrey Hepburn, actress Tweet This...
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My Quote of the Day- 5.2.09

May 2, 2009

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

“Gratitude is the heart’s money.” ~French proverb Tweet This PostJamie Fleming-DixonJamie Fleming-Dixon is the founder and author of ForColoredGurls.com. Her intention is to empower readers, inspire them to live their most fabulous lives and to motivate them to reach for their dreams and goals. This is done through motivational articles and quotes, interviews with...
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What you should know about lupus

May 1, 2009

By Jamie Fleming

May is Lupus Awareness Month, and while I’m sure a lot of you have heard of the disease, you may not exactly know what it is. Well, according to lupus.org, lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can harm any part of your body . The signs and...
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My Quote of the Day- 5.1.09

May 1, 2009

By Jamie Fleming-Dixon

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature.” ~Helen Keller, lecturer, writer, reformer Tweet This PostJamie Fleming-DixonJamie Fleming-Dixon is the founder and author of ForColoredGurls.com. Her intention is to empower readers, inspire them to live their most fabulous lives and to...
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