Are you familiar with Elon University? Whether yes or no, you should get familiar with two incidents involving racial slurs directed at students in the past week!
One incident, Brenna Humphries, a black student at Elon University, was walking on campus when a gray BMW convertible drove by and the driver, suspected to be a white student named JJ Minor, shouted the racial slur “Nigger” at her. Minor said he was not the one involved in the incident but he does have a gray BMW convertible on campus. Read about the other racial slur incident here.
Watch this video to hear what Brenna Humphries recalls about the racial incident she experienced:
Elon University President, Leo Lambert made an address on Tuesday, September 13,2011. President Lambert was pleased to see many Elon students coming together to combat against racism and discrimination on campus. Elon University has stated it encourages students to report incidents which regard discrimination, as well as take a stand against discrimination. Here is President Lambert’s address:
Since the two incidents, Elon University’s students, faculty and staff are wearing stickers that read “Not on our campus” to demonstrate racism and discrimination will not be tolerated at Elon University. Campus security is investigating the incidents.
Fromgirltogirl will keep you posted on the investigation.
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26.2 MILES! The distance is no small feat for any runner. Join the journey with Back On My Feet Chicago October 9th! Donate!
By Briana Booker
Determination and positivity are the keys to success in life. Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago will be using both to tackle a 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon and homelessness October 9th. 26.2 miles is no easy run, not even for an experienced runner.
Back On My Feet(BOMF: http://www.backonmyfeet.org/ )is a nonprofit organization that promotes self-sufficiency of the homeless by engaging them in running. The running is used as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem! Not only does Back on MY Feet(BOMF) build spiritual and physical confidence but the organization also provides unique educational and job training opportunities.
The Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago inspiring story will be told by StoryTellersForGood, in a short film! StoryTellersForGood,are passionate journalists and photographers who use their talents to inspire optimism and change! They tell and promote stories of people and organizations making a positive difference!
StorytellersForGood and SkatteredMoments.com, an organization that transforms simple photos into captivating and stylish works of arts, will be fundraising for the short film which will become an ongoing fundraising tool for Back on My Feet. These Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago will be changing lives for years to come to combat homelessness.
Here at Fromgirltogirl, the following Six Back on MY Feet Chicago runners remind us that we are all capable of doing extraordinary things, if we set our minds and hearts out to do it:
–Domingo Perez: A member for 10 months who has logged more than 600 miles. Domingo was recently hired at a non-profit agriculture business that provides paid transitional employment and job training.
–Issac Denson: A member for seven months who has logged a total of 369 miles. This past spring, Issac obtained his bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Northwestern College. Issac is running the Marathon because he wants to:
“Show people that you can make a mistake in your life and still enjoy life doing the right thing!”
–Anthony Johnson:A member for 10 months and has logged over 600 miles, earning him the nickname “Running Man.” Anthony hopes to help other runners “Put a pep in their step,”and recently completed his certification as an unarmed security officer.
–Andy Allen: A member for six months who has logged over 250 miles. This month Andy is planning to start computer classes at Howard Area Resource Center. Andy is running the marathon to celebrate two years of sobriety.
–Wahid Rashad: A member for 10 months who has logged a total of 433 miles. Wahid is currently studying to renew his Mortgage Broker’s license and applying for full-time employment.
–Javier Rodriguez: A member for eight months who has logged a total of 172 miles. Javier obtained employment at a publishing warehouse where he was referred through Back on My Feet.
Please make a donation and put YOUR name on a story that will help raise funds for this amazing cause! Back On My Feet, Fromgirltogirl, StoryTellersForGood, and SkatteredMoments greatly appreciate all your supporter! With a donation of $25 or more, you will be listed as a “Supporter” in the film credits! With a $100 or more donation your name will appear as a “Producer.” It only takes a few seconds to invest in this positive storytelling movement! Help create positive change in the world one story at a time!
Storytellers for Good and Skattered Moments hope to raise funds by early October to travel to Chicago and catch up with the runners before and after the race. They will create the film and hand the invaluable fundraising tool over to Back on My Feet to share at events, on their website, YouTube and countless other social media channels online.
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Best video footage this week! Someone posing as Gumby, the iconic television character, tries to rob a convenience store in Calfornia! Gumby almost achieved his agenda but then his wardrobe malfunctioned! Gumby big green hand got stuck in his pockets! Gumby only pulled out 26 cents. He could not reach his gun!
At least Gumby tried to be a polite robber. He told the clerk that he had intention to rob him.
The clerk simply thought it was a joke and he told Gumby was too busy cleaning to get robbed. Watch Gumby go bad! Too funny!
Searching for tasty but low-fat fall recipes? Then you are in for a treat! Fromgirltogirl has for you a top 10 of the best low-fat Fall Recipes!
Fall is one of the most amazing seasons! It a great season to make dishes that will warm your body and spirit on cool days! You will be happy to hear you can enjoy plenty of warm and delicious dishes without loading up on fats. Here are just a few recipes you can use with herbs, spices and fall produce, to make satisfying low-fat meals.
Stuffed Acorn Squash.
This dish is great for you vegetarian fall dinner lovers! It is low in fat and high in fiber. It is full of essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamins A and C, and potassium! Acorn Squash are perfect for stuffing! You can stuff acorn squash with fruit and vegetable rice stuffing! It takes 10 minutes to prepare and only 30 minutes to cook! Read the recipe here.
Pumpkin Pancakes
If you love pancakes, you will love this pumpkin pancakes recipe! They are low fat and go wonderfully with warm maple syrup and a sprinkling of confectioner’s sugar! Just add some chopped apple, cranberries or raisins to really give you a healthy but tasty meal in the morning! It only takes a total of 30 minutes to prepare and cook! Read the recipe here.
3. Chicken with Apples
Do you love including chicken in your meals? Try this low fat sautéed chicken with apples dish! The sauce has apple cider vinegar with apple cider to give your meal a sweet yet tart flavor to the peppery chicken! It goes great with skinny mashed potatoes or noodles! Skinny mashed potatoes means there is no butter or cream included. The potatoes only have nonfat or low fat milk; you can even use fat-free chicken broth! It only takes a total of 32 minutes to make! Read the recipe here.
For more of the Top 10 best low fat Fall recipes read this article from LowFatcooking.about.com
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Hello Fromgirltogirl readers! We will now be giving you fashion do’s and do not’s on our new Fashion Fierce page! We will show you how we shop and where we shop! Be a Fabshionista with us!
JustFabulous is a monthly VIP membership Program that gives normal girls and women like us access to celebrity stylists, shoes and handbags! JustFab believes all females are created equal and deserve the best fashion-forward designs regardless of social status! As a result, JustFabulous is an intimate, upscale Boutique that combines the sophistication of celebrity stylist with personal shopping to give us empowering females a wonderful shopping experience!
What we love best about JustFab.com is that style experts review our individual style before recommending items to us! It is shopping all focused on our personal fashion preferences. All JustFabulous items are $39.95 with FREE shipping!
We get personalized,star treatment without the overwhelming price tag! It is great! We highly recommend you check it out!
I stumbled upon a wonderful web series created by Bridgethegaptv.com about developing regions and the people that live within developing regions!
Since Thursday August 4th, Bridge the Gap TV has launched to 45 million homes in 80 markets through out the United States. This launch will go until Sunday August 7th 2011. Do not miss out!
Check out Bridge the Gap’s premiere series Fair Trade Uganda ! The series explores the benefits of fair trade,starting with vanilla farmers in rural Uganda!
The upcoming web series brings stories from around the world and empowers viewers to actively participate.
Check the series out here:
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I finally became wise. I was dating boys but finally I’m ready to have a man. A man is a male that carries himself, you & your relationship with respect. He does not act single when you are not around. He does not let his homeboys & want to be groupies disrespect your relationship.
Growing into a woman I need a man and myself want to work as a team. I need a man that loves himself, me and us.
There are no if, &’s or buts. Some guys can be 30ys+ or on their death bed, but remain a boy for life. It takes confidence to become a man. #fromgirltogirl
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We have missed you so very much since our transition to a more formal site. Our development will continue.
We have exciting news for our readers! We now have a Fromgirltogirl Praying Plant by courtesy of Ms.Joyce, a loving friend and co-worker to @Briana_fierce’s( Founder of Fromgirltogirl)mother.
Why is it called the Praying Plant?
Answer: It folds its leaves at night as if to Pray to God. We love it. Please post your Prayers to Fromgirltogirl’s Praying Plant on this post or on our website !
Give the names of the People and animals you want the Praying Plant to Pray for! Your Prayers can be confidential or public.
Your choice!
At Fromgirltogirl we are praying for our families, our lovers and all in the Universe! We hope you will join us.
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