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By Kim at May 25, 2009 | 5:15 pm | 5 Comments
Ladaria Smith is the founder and CEO of Because I Said So, Inc. (BISS). The goal of Because I Said So Inc., is to help build healthy self-esteem in teenage girls in a non-competitive environment. BISS will provide counseling, financial literacy and other outreach programs in an effort to combat teen pregnancy, illiteracy and increase awareness in our
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By Kim at April 19, 2009 | 12:09 pm | 6 Comments
Linecia Gilmore is a corporate contract attorney, entrepreneur and founder of www.IAmMichelleObama.com, a self-empowerment movement for women and girls inspired by the life and values of First Lady Michelle Obama. A graduate of George Washington University Law School and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Linecia has held various positions within the sports,
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By Kim at March 29, 2009 | 7:59 pm | 2 Comments
Dr. Shireen Lewis is the Founder of SisterMentors.
Vision Statement of SisterMentors
Because girls of color are dropping out of school at an early age, SisterMentors is committed to mentoring girls of color in middle and high schools in the Washington, D.C. area.
We are giving back to our community by promoting the value of education among girls of color.
Our
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By Kim at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment
“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down
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