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By Deborah A. Culp When Sharon Dumas-Pugh began Full and Fabulous (now with the International tagged sufficiently on the end) 30 years ago in 1982, she did it with a vision and a $200 loan. She could only dream of where it is today! Her original slogan, “Full and Fabulous: A State of Mind,...
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Created by Rochele Jones, Bruised But Not Broken is a free resource program for women who are transitioning back into society after incarceration. “I created the program because all too often, women return to prison because there is no safety net and no one to show them a better life,” she says. Launching on...
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It is estimated that there are approximately 27 million slaves around the world today. Yes, right now, in 2012. Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery, and the victims are children, teens, men and women. These victims are subjected to fraud, coercion, force for the purpose of exploitation or forced labor. While many...
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On Saturday, three women who fought injustice, dictatorship and sexual violence in Liberia and Yemen accepted the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, calling on repressed women all around the world to rise up against male supremacy. “My sisters, my daughters, my friends- find your voice,” Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said after collecting her Nobel...
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While the word “Diva” has gotten a bad reputation in the media, DIVA STATUS celebrates its true meaning: a woman of outstanding talent, a successful woman. Kiauna Hunt, founder and CEO, created DIVA STATUS in 2006 to redefine beauty and what it truly means. After several years of working with entertainers, models and beauty queens, she came to...
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Don Wright began running marathons eight years ago, just as he was diagnosed with a cancer in the bone marrow, multiple myeloma. But he didn’t let the diagnosis stop him. Don is now 70-years-old, and since he was diagnosed, he’s run 54 marathons in 36 states — which is a total of 1,400 miles...
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BMI’s July 21st installment of its “Next Fresh Thing” showcase series incorporated live tastes of BMI’s “Know Them Now” online video contest finalists. The contest was designed to place the spotlight on independent songwriters of all genres. The final six contestants were selected from thousands of entries and given an opportunity to advance to...
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. This day’s message is straightforward: Sex has consequences. The U.S. has the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and teen births in the western industrialized world, and teen pregnancy costs the U.S. at least $7 billion annually. Additionally, just under one-third of...
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Over the last couple of weeks, tornadoes ripped across the Southeast, injuring and killing hundreds of people. Here are some ways you can help those affected: The American Red Cross. The Red Cross has opened more than 40 emergency shelters across the states that have been hit the hardest. They have also served more...
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is: “It’s time…to get involved.” The campaign focuses on everyone speaking up to prevent sexual violence everywhere– in our neighborhoods, communities, workplaces and schools. It explores common, everyday behaviors and offers individuals viable, responsible ways to intervene. In case you aren’t aware, here are...
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