If you don’t define yourself, your enemies will. – Chris Matthews This quotation is very true. No one can hurt you if your actions speaker louder than your enemies words. Be kind. Be humble. Be confident. You’re always a work in progress to become a better you.
National Women and Girls ( HIV & Aids) Awareness Day
It’s National Women And Girls (HIV & Aids) awareness day. Awareness is always in style! Wear your red pumps in style today! Be safe.
Vote Kim Morton for DC Delegate to the Democratic National Convention on Saturday March 3rd!
- Vote Kim Morton for DC Delegate to the Democratic National Convention on Saturday March 3rd 2012
VOTE Kim Morton
On Saturday, March 3rd the DC Democratic Party will hold the 2012 Pre-Presidential Primary Delegate Selection Caucus at UDC’s Auditorium, building 46. This is your opportunity to vote for the District-Level Delegates and Alternates who will represent DC and the Democratic Presidential Nominee President Barack Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Please come out and support my friend Kim Morton. Kim has long been active in the Democratic Party and worked tirelessly to elect President (then Senator) Obama in 2008. She is committed to re-electing President Obama this year.
As the Chair of DC for Obama, a local grassroots organization, Kim coordinated trips to Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and South Carolina for campaign volunteers and knocked on doors alongside many of you. She organized voter registration drives and outreach for the Obama Campaign in DC and served on the National Advance Team for the Obama/Biden Campaign. Kim was also proud to serve as an Events Coordinator on the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Kim’s commitment to this President and the Democratic Party is unyielding. For this, she has earned the respect of her peers in the Democratic Party.
As a delegate, Kim will work on behalf of DC voters to ensure that the Democratic Party and its leadership keep their commitment to DC voting rights and Statehood. She takes seriously her responsibility to you and will communicate your values and priorities to the party leadership and other delegates to the Convention.
Kim is active in many other organizations as well. They are:
· DC Democratic State Committee- At- Large Committee Woman
· Former Chair of DC for Obama
· Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club
· Black Women for Change for Obama
· Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Federal City Alumnae Chapter (Social Action Committee)
· National Congress of Black Women
· National Council of Negro Women
Please follow Kim on Facebook: Kim Possible and on Twitter: @VoteKimMorton and @kim4dst
VOTE Kim Morton
Saturday, March 3, 2012
10AM to 2PM
The University of the District of Columbia
Connecticut Avenue at Windom Place, NW
Theatre Arts Auditorium (Building 46)
Van Ness Metro Red Line
Street Parking and Pay Lot
For questions about the Delegate Selection Caucus, please call the DC Democratic Party at (202) 714-3368 or email : dcdemocraticparty@gmail.com
Black Community Empowerment: Black Men Lead Our Community
I was talking to some Black women a day ago. I asked what do you think could make Black communities thrive. There was a majority consensus that we need Black men to lead our communities. We need men that help raise our children not just donate sperm or be emotionally distant fathers & spouses( I know it might have been done to us but you should always thrive to do better for your offspring). Yes, the community is bruised but not broken. Change for the better is possible. Greatness starts with courage and persistence. Although Black women can be excellent parents, we can’t do it alone anymore…not if we want to revive these communities. & above all Black women need to respect themselves. A man will walk all over you and disrespect you when you settle for less than love and respect. You do not have to be rude and abuse a man to get love and respect. You just have to appreciate him and also have the courage to respectfully tell him to step up. This is the wake up call and I’m not sugar coating. And trust me… Black men we do want to see , you,the Black men as the real, positive leaders of the Black community. We won’t know greatness until we know your worth & our worth. Stop putting each other down and start working together. Slavery and slave mentality is over.
Fromgirltogirl Safety Tips For Young Women Out & About
By Briana Booker
As a woman you should always be prepared to protect yourself when you are out on the town with your girlfriends, co-workers ,mate or alone. The world can be a cold and dangerous place, if you are at the wrong place at the wrong time.
My friend Sherryn Daniel, a superb blogger, wrote on her blog Sherryn Daniel’s Blog a list on dangerous areas in Washington,D.C and Baltimore. Read the list here .
I have lived in both D.C (North West D.C and Silver Spring,MD) and Baltimore. I know that in both poor and affluent areas there could be danger lurking around the corner. For example, I lived in a very prestigious area of North West D.C and MS 13 Gang members were riding around trying to abduct college students.
Georgetown neighborhood- too sloppy off of drinks and you could be raped by a frat boy. As I have said, crime exists anywhere. Do not let a neighborhood’s reputation or appearance deceive you.
Here are some common crimes that happen:
- Armed Robbery
- Carjacking
- Bicycle Theft
- Domestic Violence
- Burglary
- Rape
As a rule of thumb, follow safety measures you would follow for one area for every area. Here are just a few actions and items I recommend for you to have to protect yourself for specific scenarios:
Safety Tips for Driving
- If you are driving around town, have a steering wheel club-lock to lock up the steering wheel of your car. My significant other makes fun of me doing it…but I know crime exist every where. I was in Fredrick Maryland, near Northbend and only two weeks before a woman was car jacked. This happened in a community considered “safe”.
- Keep your doors locked at all times. Once you get in that car, lock the doors. Keep your windows up while driving at night.
- Store your valuables in the trunk and out of sight when driving.
- Never display maps when driving. It is a signal you are unfamiliar with the area. Always do your best to plan your route in advance.
- Do your best to avoid being stranded by keeping your gas tank at the least, half-full. Try not to gas up your car in unfamiliar areas.
Safety Tips for Walking
- Have something sharp in your pockets or purse (keys are fine). Increase your awareness in places you are most vulnerable such as walking at night in the dark, alone (it is best to travel in groups).
- Always prepare your outing or routine with your safety in mind. Are there shrubs near by where someone can hide? Are there woods or dark alleys nearby? Is the area well lit? These are all things you should keep in mind.
- Carry your purse clasp-side inward. Keep it close to your body where your elbow bends. Carry it like a football.
- If you do not like purses, always carry your wallet inside a jacket pocket or in your front pocket. Never put it in your rear.
- Be careful of pick pockets and do not keep a bunch of cash or valuables on you, especially during the holidays.
- If you feel you are being followed head to open and populated places.
- Avoid texting or calling someone while walking. It is a huge distraction.
Home Safety Tips
- Always have your keys out and ready to open your front door.
- Do your best to have your front and rear doors well lit( motion sensing lights are wonderful).
- When living in an apartment, lock the door right after opening it.
- Never let a stranger in your home when they ask to make a phone call. Say no and offer to make the call for them.
- If you arrive home and think there has been a burglary, do not enter. Call 911 right away.
Party Nightlife
- Try not to drink excessively because criminals love drunken targets.
- Keep money invisible. Flashing large amounts signals you want to be robbed.
- Never talk loudly about where you are going next. Criminals may decide to wait for you there and prey on you.
- If you need a cab, call for one rather than flag down one.
And above all, always tell someone you trust (a parent, sibling or best friend), where you are going and when the person should expect you to be back.
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Women Empowerment: Let Him Lead In Love
You can be a new-live independent woman & still let your man take the lead in your relationship sometime. It is a sign of affection and signals you want & need him around. Do notlet your ego get the best of you.
Love Yourself Enough to Walk Away From Being The Side Chick
Love yourself enough to walk away from being the side chick. You are worthy of REAL love.Valentine’s Day,TOMORROW, IS YOUR DAY TO SET YOURSELF FREE IN STYLE. Don’t be afraid of the unknown. Don’t be taken advantage of anymore. If you haven’t been made a priority…the person won’t ever make you one. Love yourself enough to walk away.
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Briana Booker: The Day In The Life of A Social Media Specialist
By Briana Booker
As you may or may not know, I am Briana Booker, Founder of Fromgirltogirl, at www.fromgirltogirl.com,a lifestyle enrichment magazine for girls by girls. I graduated from college in May 2011 with a Major in International Studies. My first job out of college is being a social media specialist. I am learning so much about web marketing, corporate marketing and social media marketing campaigns.
A current social media campaign I am working on is for ShadowLand Laser Adventures, a laser tag center for teens, children, families, corporate teams, and charity organizations. I write weekly blogs for ShadowLand Laser Adventure and manage/monitor their social media networks. I conduct ShadowLand Laser Adventures weekly offers of discounts and deals.
The Best Caption Contest is ShadowLand Laser Adventures’ first major social media campaign. It is expected to run for 14 days. We started posting the post last weekend, Saturday February 4, 2012 with 179 Likes(Facebook Followers). It is now Wednesday night February 8,2012. We currently have 325 Likes on Facebook.
The strategy was to make Liking the Facebook page a requirement to enter the Best Caption contest. Today was the first day we have sent out our newsletter mentioning the contest. So far, the contest has been a success! I will update this blog post with the final results of the campaign when the Best Caption Contest Campaign ends.
Please review the campaign here:
BEST CAPTION CONTEST: What are the 2 players saying to each other as they take part in a laser adventure at ShadowLand? WRITE your entertaining captions on our Submission page to enter the contest. The person with the MOST ORIGINAL and FUNNY caption will win a $50 ShadowLand gift certificate! The CONTEST IS FROM NOW UNTIL Thursday February 16,2012( The day we decide who is the winner). LIKE OUR Facebook FAN-PAGE AND ENTER the contest today!
ENTER YOUR CAPTION SUBMISSIONS HERE: http://
shadowlandadventures.com/ AND SHARE with your friends here: http://offerpop.com/contest.php shadowland_adv/70185
UPDATE: Within 14 days of the campaign, fans went from 179 likes to 413+ likes on Facebook.
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23 Reasons Why Black Women are Beautiful
It is the first day of Black History Month. I would like to list 23 reasons why Black women are beautiful. I am a black woman and 23 years is how long I have been alive. I know I come from a beautiful culture and I know I am a beautiful woman inside and out. I hope my ability to see that I am beautiful not only helps Black Women value themselves more but all women. Here are my 23 reasons why Black Women are Beautiful:
- We are loving and compassionate, even when demonstrating tough love…we love with all our body and soul.
- We are strong matriarchs in our community. We are leaders of our households. We serve our community. We teach our communities to progress.
- We know how to make ugly turn to beautiful and magnificant.
- We know how to sing the blues melodic and soulful until we surpass the storms of our lives.
- We age well.
- We are not afraid to praise God, no matter if we are at rock bottom or on top of the world.
- We have confidence that make mountains move to get us where we want to be.
- We have style and make anything we wear our own.
- Our lips are a taste of heaven.
- Our bodies are distinctive and remarkable works of art, no matter how big or small.
- We have courage.
- We are driven.
- We know how to make our dreams realities.
- We are innovative.
- We know how to make meals that warm the soul.
- We know how to raise our children into being future Kings and Queens.
- We are orginators.
- We know how to fall down and get back up again.
- We know how to be good mentors, and guide our youth to success.
- We know how to dance our pain away and live life to the fullest.
- We know how to keep the faith in our darkest hours.
- We are hardworkers.
- We are hopeful and wise.
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BLACK HISTORY TIP: Be Your Own Leader.
BLACK HISTORY TIP: Be your own leader.
In January 2006,Janet Emerson Bashen became the first African American female to hold a patent for a software invention. The patented software, LinkLine, is a web-based application for EEO claims intake and tracking, claims management, document management and numerous reports. Bashen will soon release the federal sector counterpart, EEOFedSoft, MD715Link and the web-based AAPSoft for building Affirmative Action Plans. #Technology #Leadership #Women #Empowerment.
“My success and failures make me who I am and who I am is a black woman raised in the south by working class parents who tried to give me a better life by fostering a fervent commitment to succeed.” – Janet Emerson Bashen
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