A Day in Her Shoes..

Have you ever wanted to know exactly what it would be like to 'walk a mile' in the shoes of someone who is exactly where you would like to be career wise and when you grow up :) ? Well, here is your chance!

The She is Me Program, Inc. has partnered with The Garner Circle PR to give you the opportunity to have a behind the scenes look of the ins and outs of the public relations profession.

All you need to do is write and essay in 500 words or less about one of the following:

1) How would use public relations to impact society?

2) What is a social cause that you are passionate about and how would

you bring awareness to it?

3) If you were to meet yourself 20 years from now; who would 'you' be meeting?

You must also:

Be a high school senior in the metro Atlanta area  (or DeKalb, Fulton, Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett counties).

OR

Be a freshman in College.

 AND

 Be a member of The She is Me Program (if not already a member).

 To become a member, simply click here.

This window of opportunity runs from December 1, 2010-January 15, 2011.

**Entries must be received by January 15, 2011**

Please email your essay to bessie@thesheismeprogram.org

Questions? Contact us bessie@thesheismeprogram.org

Good Luck!

We.Stop.Hate. With Emily-Anne Rigal

Meet Emily-Anne Rigal, a 16 year old girl that is on a mission to "stop hate". She is pretty, smart, driven, and ppassionate about social change and youth empowerment. Emily is also the founder and director of WeStopHate.org. A program that is raising teen-esteem through the power of online videos and social media. Above is one of her many videos, which by the way has had over 35,000 views on a channel that has 6,500 loyal teen subscribers--> talk about positive influence! We had a change to chat with this phenomenal social change agent to get to know her a little bit more.

Teach Me How to Study!

Callling All {Black} Girls & Girls of the World Who Rock!

I am a Black girl. My life is important. I am the continuation of a history, legacy, and tradition of powerful people. The lives of my foremothers now have meaning through me. I stand today because of who they were.

I am a Black girl. My presence is essential. I am a demonstration of the past, an inspiration for the future, and I represent the unlimited possibilities of the present moment.

I am a Black girl. I have a voice. I say the important things that need to be said. I do not waste my voice on gossip, slander, or disrespect of myself, my sisters, or other people. I know the power of the spoken word and I use my words wisely.

I am a black girl. I know my worth. I hold myself in high esteem because I value who I am. I treat myself with loving care, respect and honor. I honor and hold sacred my mind, my body and my heart.

I am a Black girl. I am committed and confident. I am committed to a future that holds great possibilities for me, my family and the world. As I move confidently into my next most appropriate steps, I am inspired by life and I inspire others.

I am a Black girl. I have a vision for myself and a vision for my life. It is a vision anchored in love, propelled by integrity and advanced by faith. I am committed to learning how I can improve all aspects of myself so that I will be the best me I can be.

I am a Black girl. I am not intimidated by anyone or anything. I bow to no one and nothing save my Creator. I move with elegance, grace and ease, effortlessly accomplishing all that I set my heart and mind to do when it serves my highest and greatest good.

I am a Black girl. My life is connected to a loving Creator who protects and guides me at all times. Therefore, I am humble and honorable; patient and powerful; focused and flexible; determined and dynamic; loved and loving.

I AM a Black girl. I say it, therefore, I am it!

I AM life overflowing!

I AM success manifesting!

I AM confidence in action!

I AM fearless and free!

I AM commitment that moves obstacles!

I AM inspiration unfolding!

I AM Pure Love!

I am a Black girl and I Rock!

-Iyanla Vanzant

Black Girls Rock!

I remember when I first learned about the organization Black Girls Rock Inc., I was like "wow, what a neat organization with a fabulous name. That was a few years ago. Last nigt I watched to Black Girls Rock awards special on BET. I think (if my memory serves me correctly) this is the first time on television that black women were celebrated for their positive contributions to society while at the same time empowering and inspiring young black girls. I'm glad to see that BET finally put something of substance on their channel.

About Black Girls Rock Inc.:

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! INC. is a 501c3 nonprofit, youth empowerment mentoring organization

established as a reaction to the often seen negative images consistently imprinted upon Black women expressly in mass media. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! INC.’s mission is to encour- age positive life-changing activity and critical thinking through the arts for “at risk” teenage women of color to help foster their dreams of a better tomorrow without comprising their integrity and self-worth today. By speaking to the next generation of young women of color during their formative years on issues of self-worth, goals, and aspirations, and the images of women in our present day culture, the organization reinforces the message that young women need not objectify themselves or relinquish their autonomy. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.The name alone is an AFFIRMATION! BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has boldly taken on the crisis of our female youth of color here in America head on and understands the need for positive self-images and a strong sense of awareness. WE SEE SOLUTIONS.

College Readiness Tip for the Month: Go to Class

Even if your professor does not take attendance it is extremely important to go to class, after all that is why your going to college right? So you are probably thinking, “duh..of course I’m going to go to class”..but I say this because in college you are given so much more freedom compared to high school. Some professors do not take role, they “assume” that you will be in attendance or that you are responsible enough to study independently in the event that you are not able to make it to class. Because you have so much freedom it will be tempting for you to skip a few classes here and there…but be warned it will catch up with you. In college everything you learn in each day of class is the foundation of something else, and you will always find yourself trying to catch up on reading assignments. And then finals week comes up and you find yourself up for 24 hours trying to catch up..It’s not fun.

A Great Month for For Beauty!

Surprisingly, these past few weeks have been a great few weeks in media in terms of beauty and self image. Especially for brown girls all over the world and of all ages. Check out the Sesame Street Video (above) "I Love My Hair".

And of coarse the music video for the hit single "Whip My Hair" by Willow Smith was released. Willow reminds us to work "whip" what you've got!

Dove #RealBeauty

The Dove Movement for Self-Esteem.

The Dove Movement for Self-Esteem invites all women to join us in creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety.Dove is committed to building positive self-esteem and inspiring all women and girls to reach their full potential by caring for themselves and each other — but we need your help.We’re building a movement in which women everywhere have the tools to take action and inspire each other and the girls in their lives. It could be as simple as sending a word of encouragement to a girl in your life or supporting self-esteem education in your town. From mentoring the next generation to celebrating real beauty in ourselves and others, we can open a world of possibilities for women and girls everywhere.

Dove is inviting women of all ages to share their inspiring message with the next generation of young women by simply answering this question: What do you wish you’d known at 13?

By sharing these messages with the next generation, women can inspire each other and the girls in their life to reach their full potential.Dove is asking for women to answer this question and share their messages as a source of inspiration for women and girls everywhere.

Dove Self-Esteem Weekend is Coming Up!

■Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference in a young girl’s self-esteem

■Dove is uniting women across the country – individuals, partners and grassroots organizations

■Providing the next generation of women with the tools to build a positive relationship with beauty and reach their full potential

■Join us for the Dove Self-Esteem Weekend on October 22nd-24th

■One hour of your time makes a world of difference

■There are a variety of ways to get involved:

■National Partners: Participate in one of our national partner events: Girl Scouts of the USA, The Boys & Girls Club of America, Girls, Inc.

■Local Girls Organizations: Host a self-esteem building event in your community. Register your event on our map at dovemovement.com

■Individuals: Download free self-esteem building activities and spend an hour with a girl in your life. Register your event on our map at dovemovement.com

■Show your support online

■Tweet your support on the #Dovedifference hash tag

■Find an event to join on Dovemovement.com

Are you a BOSS?

The BOSS Network "Inspired by Influencers" is coming to Atlanta!

The purpose of this event is to highlight the gifts and talents of ten women in the fields of Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Arts, Sports, Fashion, Education and more in various cities across the country who have branded themselves as a successful influence among peers and associates, alike. BOSS wants to take the time out to recognize each of these women for their magnanimous steps towards their individual successes and honors them for their determination and accomplishment in their respective fields.

Atlanta Influencers include Melissa Dawn Johnson – Global Branding Expert and hosted by Jovita Moore - News Anchor, WSB-TV Atlanta Channel 2 News, Shanti Das – Founder and CEO of PressReset.me, Dee Dee Chocheta – Senior Strategist, ABC Publicity, Zina Age – Founder and CEO of Aniz, Inc., Sheri Riley – President and Chief Partnership Strategist for GLUE, Inc., Denise Hendricks – TV Producer, The Mo’Nique Show, Darlene McCoy – Founder and CEO of Visionary, JENINAC, Judge Kimberly Esmond Adams – Judge, Fulton County Superior Court, Dr. Tiffany Brown – CEO of Dr. Tiffany Brown, LLC, Charmaine Ward – President of The National Black MBA Atlanta Chapter and Rashan Ali – CEO and founder of SportyGirlsInc.org.

And what makes this event even more fabulous is that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to ANIZ, Inc. (a non-for profit organization) dedicated to empowering children and adults to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS to the next Generation. For more information on Aniz, Inc. visit www.aniz.org

Wanna join us? Click HERE to register.

For more information about The BOSS Network http://www.thebossnetwork.org/

She's Pretty Smart™: Nikita Mitchell

For the longest women and girls have had to convince society that we CAN be both intelligent and beautiful.

That is exactly why The She is Me Program, Inc™ has launched the Pretty Smart Campaign™.

Meet Nikita Mitchell, she's "Pretty Smart"!

 

She is Me: Where did you go to college, and what did you get your degree in.

Nikita: I went to Howard University and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) in International Business and Finance.

She is Me: What type of work do you do?

Nikita: I currently work as a management consultant for a large professional services organization, providing strategic and operational advice to federal agencies. Basically, when the government needs help running a program, improving operations, etc. my organization will provide the expertise.

She is Me: Do you plan on returning to school to further your education?

Nikita: I do! I plan on taking my GRE this fall with the goal of going into grad school in Fall of 2011 or 2012. I’m not 100% positive what programs I want to pursue, but I may likely go to school for my Masters in Public Administration. We’ll see…

She is Me: What do you think make young women "Pretty Smart"?

Nikita: “Pretty Smart” women are confident women who are able to balance the joys in life with the responsibilities. These young intelligent women radiate beauty from within and allow their light to shine. Their self-awareness allows them to be in tune with themselves while inspiring others around them to achieve greatness. A “pretty smart” woman or girl is a force to be reckoned with.

To learn more about why Nikita is "Pretty Smart" visit her website http://www.nikitatmitchell.com/

The Pretty Smart Campaign™ showing the world  there is beauty in intelligence!

Do you know of a woman that is "Pretty Smart" ? Let us know by sending us an email to info@thesheismeprogram.org.

"A 'pretty smart' woman or girl is a force to be reckoned with."-Nikita Mitchell

She is Me: Kimberly Anyadike and She's so FLY!

Essence Magazine is celebrating their 40 year anniversary and is featuring 40 fascinating women under 40! Among the 40 women is 16 year old Kimberly Anyadike.

 "Kimberly Anyadike, 16, flew a single-engine plane cross-country from Compton, California to Newport News, Virginia. She is the youngest female pilot to complete the journey, which took 13 days. “No matter how young or old you are, you can accomplish whatever you [want].” Anyadike says. “My dad always teaches us that we have to work to the point of honor.”

Pick up this month issue of ESSENCE magazine to meet the other 39 inspiration women!

America the Beautiful..Is America Obsessed with Beauty?

When you get a chance be sure to check out this film "America the Beautiful" by Darryl Roberts about self-image in the United States.

What do you think of the trailer?


http://americathebeautifuldoc.com/

Our Search Story...

The She is Me Program, Inc. Needs Your Help!

The She is Me Program, Inc. has been selected finalist for the Creative Closet Fall 2010 by The Garner Circle PR. If selected, we will have the opportunity to receive pro-bono PR and publicity services for our organization. Please, please, please support our efforts and cast your vote for The She is Me Program, Inc.

Click HERE to vote

Media and Girls:

"They have ads of how you should dress and what you should look like and this and that, and then they say, 'but respect people for what they choose to be like.' Okay, so which do we do first?"

-Kelsey, 16, quoted in Girl Talk

The statistics are startling. The average North American girl will watch 5,000 hours of television, including 80,000 ads, before she starts kindergarten. In the United States, Saturday morning cartoons alone come with 33 commercials per hour. Commercials aimed at kids spend 55 per cent of their time showing boys building, fixing toys, or fighting. They show girls, on the other hand, spending 77 per cent of their time laughing, talking, or observing others. And while boys in commercials are shown out of the house 85 per cent of the time, more than half of the commercials featuring girls place them in the home.

Via www.media-awareness.ca

Don't Let This World Define YOU

Don't let this world define YOU. Define yourself. You know yourself better than any magazine, song,  or any one else. It's not what the world says or thinks about you that matters. Its what you think about you.

She's Pretty Smart! : Attorney Evita Kaigler

For the longest women and girls have had to convince society that we CAN be both intelligent and beautiful. That is exactly why The She is Me Program, Inc™  has launched the Pretty Smart Campaign™.

 The Pretty Smart Campaign™ showing the world the there is beauty in intelligence! 

Meet  Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler, she's Pretty Smart™!

Below is an interview that was done on our partner website thefabulousdogooder.com

Have you ever met someone (virtually or in person) and within just a few moments, instantly got inspired or empowered? Well, I have and that is exactly what happened to me when I met (virtually) Entertainment Attorney Evita Kaigler. Evita is a combination of beauty, wisdom, and drive. Whenever I meet someone who intrigues me the way Ms. Kaigler does, I am always thirsty to know what it is about the person that makes them so dag on fabulous and what it is about the person that makes their liight shine so bright that you can not help but be attracted to it. Read Evita's recent interview with "The Fabulous Do Gooder" and become inspired....

Back to School Giveaway: Carol's Daughter Berry Kissable Lip Trio

We are having our very first giveaway! This is your chance to win Berry Kissable Lip Trio by Carol's Daughter. All you need to do to qualify to win is the following:

1. 
   
   Follow our blog
2. 
   
   Follow us on Twitter
3. 
   
   "Like" us on our Facebook page
4. 
   
   Subscribe to our Newsletter
5. 
   
   Leave a comment telling us about who inspires YOU.

You have until 11:59 pm August 24, 2010. The winner will be selected on August 25, 2010

Good Luck!!

She is Me 2010-2010 Leadership Program {Now Registering!}

The She is Me Program, Inc. is currently enrolling young women age 14-18 for our 2010-2011 leadership program. From September 2010-April 2011, this eight month program will include the following:




•College Preparation

•The importance of social responsibility

•Healthy Self Esteem/Self Image

•Goal Setting

•Time Management

•Special Guest Speakers

For more information contact us at info@thesheismeprogram.org and to enroll please click HERE.

You Could Be the Next Miss Black Georgia Teen USA !

The Miss Black Georgia Teen USA is looking for teen pageant. They are offering an application fee of only $10 for any application received by July 31, 2010.

Barbizon Modeling is presenting the new queen with a scholarship worth over $3,000! Here are the requirements:

CRITERIA
Born Female
African-American heritage (at least 25%)
Ages 13 - 17 (females age 18 may compete if currently enrolled in high school)
Middle or High School student at a public, private or home school

Minimum GPA 2.5 (copies of report cards/transcripts are required)
Good moral character and health
Must not have any children
A resident of Georgia

APPLICATION AND MATERIALS
Contestants must submit:
Completed Application
Recent Photograph (professional photo NOT required)
$25 Application Fee

Want more information? Visit http://www.missblackga.org/

Join The One Voice Campaign Against Domestic Violence {Saving Promise}

 Sometimes all it takes is just one voice to inspire change. Domestic Violence effects women of all ages, races, and social-economic statuses.

 Please take a moment and join Saving Promise: The One Voice Campaign as they mobilize at least 100,000 people from all walks of life to make domestic violence awareness a national priority. Please visit www.savingpromise.us for more information on how to add your voice!

Managing Time in High School {Using Time Wisley}

Ever find yourself really busy with extra curricular activities, homework, studying for standardized test, etc? Well, here are  a few great tips from Brennan Kruszewski to help you with managing your time in High School. It's best to be able to manage your time now, before you go to college and before you join the work force.

1. Find out what you like, and stick to it. The first impulse of many high school freshmen is to jump right in to every activity that presents itself. This is useful to get involved when you start high school, but ultimately not sustainable in the long run. Take some time to figure out what you really want to do with your high school career. Remember that a strong involvement in one activity can be much more fulfilling than little or no involvement in many. Instead of rushing to many activities all of the time, try instead to focus on what you’re passionate about.

2. Don’t procrastinate. This is the hardest thing for high school students to do. If you get your homework done ahead of time, however, you will have more time in the future to do things that you enjoy. Make homework a first priority and study a little bit every night. Doing so will reduce your need to cram for tests or scramble to get an assignment done minutes before it’s due. Don’t cheat yourself by procrastinating.

3. Make a schedule.This one seems obvious, but few high school students actually make schedules for themselves. Get a weekly planner or use an electronic calendar to map out your week. Seeing things on paper can show you just how hectic your schedule might be, and helps you to mentally prepare for the week ahead, as well as schedule study time.

To read more click HERE.

Summer Fundraiser: BlackBerry Raffle!

Click HERE to enter the Raffle!

Girl Power: Whateverlife.com

Photo Credit: Fastcompany.com

Your success is right at your fingertips!

Meet teen entrepreneur Ashely Qualls, the founder/CEO of whateverlife.com.

Check out this feature on her and her website at http://www.fastcompany.com/

"No rich relatives? No professional mentors? No problem. Ashley Qualls, 17, has built a million-dollar web site. She's LOL all the way to the bank. :) "-Fastcompany.com

College Tip of the Month: "Girl, Get Your Money Right"

5 Tips For Preparing for Financial Success When You Get to College

1. Don’t sign up for a gazillion credit cards.
Be very weary of the credit cards! During your first Semester of college especially the very first week, you will be bombarded with credit card companies that will be doing a lot of promoting on campus, you only need one for emergencies. Credit cards are not your friends, especially when you are getting paid minimum wage or don’t have a job at all.

2. Get a bank account, if you don’t not already have one. Look for local banks that have special programs for college students. A lot of times these bank will offer free services for students. Having a bank account will teach you financial responsibility, money management, and independence. It will provide you with the convenience of have a check card instead of always carrying cash.

3. Apply for as many scholarships/grants as possible.
Many people think that once you have applied for or received one scholarship and then you are done with applying, but that is not the case. Having as many scholarships that you can, takes the burden off of you and your parents. It takes the burden off of your parents because the cost of your college education is taken care of, and it takes the burden off of you because you will not have to be worry about your classes being cancelled for non-payment, having to worry about eating noodles all school year, and not being able to focus on your studies because the whole time you are thinking about being broke.

4. If you can get a part time job…try to get one that is related to your major.
Getting adjusted to college life is difficult enough without adding a job…whoa!. But it can be done, I did it... As a matter, if you decide to get a part time job it will give you an advantage in terms of time management. You will learn time management skills that will come in very handy as you advance in your college career and once you graduate from college. It is very possible to balance working and studying/class, still make good grades so that you can eliminate the chances of graduating in debt. Another thing to keep in mind is to try to get a job that is related to your major. For example; if your major is nursing, try to get a job at a hospital, if your major is journalism look for a job at a local television news station or with a news paper, if your major is finance try a Bank.. and so on. What this does is help you to start getting the experience early before you even start an internship, and it also builds your resume.


5. Use financial aid refund checks wisely.
There is so much I can say about this one. Let me explain the financial aid refund checks. When you are awarded financial aid that exceeds the amount that your tuition is for that semester, the financial aid office will issue you a check for the remainder of the balance. Example: Your tuition is $4,700 for the semester; you have been awarded $7,700 in financial aid which includes grants, scholarships and student loans. $7,700 is applied t0 your student account and the $4,700 is taken care of. $7,700-$4,700= $3,000 You now have a remainder of $3,000 from your financial aid, so you will be issued a check for $3,000. This is where many people mess up at. When and if you are one of the students that will get a refund check …DO NOT USE THIS MONEY ON PARTYING, TAKING YOUR FRIENDS OUT TO EAT…etc.. You get what I’m saying. It’s very important that you use this money for something very useful, like placing it into an interest bearing account.

We Had a Blast in Washington, D.C.!

(Founder/Executive Director Bessie Winn-Afeku, and D.C. Coordinators Nikita Mitchell and Breyuna Williams)

Many thanks to our D.C. Coordinators for helping us put on a successful event. The teens left our seminar educated, inspired, and empowered about pursuing a career in the field of media and journalism and going to college.
Thank you to our wonderful guest panelist who provided excellent information and advice to our teens:

Shira Toeplitz :: Politics Staff Writer for The Roll Call
DeShuna Spencer :: EmPowernewsmag.com
Whitney Teal :: Co-Founder of UptownLiterati.com
Women's Rights Blogger at Change.org
Mia Hall and
Charreah Jackson.

Stay tuned for our pictures from the event and video clips!

Interested in the Field of Communications? Here is a Scholarship Opportunity!

The Ryan Cameron Foundation Scholarship

The Ryan Cameron Scholarship is formally regarded as the Phyllis E. Parker scholarship in honor of a dear friend who played an integral role in Atlanta becoming what it is in the entertainment world. We honor Phyllis by assisting others in making their own footprint in entertainment.


Application Requirements:

Must be a high school senior.

Must be pursuing a college degree in communications.

Must be typed.

Please submit acceptance letters from schools as you received them.

Application Process:

In 200 words or less please submit an essay on why you are looking to study and enter the communications profession. Also elaborate on how this scholarship would make a difference for you. Attached must be a copy of your high school transcript.

For more information please and to apply please visit http://www.ryancameron.org

April 22. 2010: National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

"Designed to be more than a career day, the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work® program goes beyond the average “shadow” an adult. Exposing girls and boys to what a parent or mentor in their lives does during the work day is important, but showing them the value of their education, helping them discover the power and possibilities associated with a balanced work and family life, and providing them an opportunity to share how they envision the future and begin steps toward their end goals in a hands-on and interactive environment is key to their achieving success. Each year, we develop new interactive activities and partnerships that will assist us in taking girls and boys to the future they dream of. "

"There is no such thing as a too wild dream, too big a hope, too fantastic a wish, too hard a goal."

-www.daughtersandsonsnetwork.org

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C. Part III

Meet Charreah Jackson!

From working with ESSENCE.com to profiling news makers like Spike Lee and Sarah Jessica Parker, Ms. Jackson will bring her experience, wisdom, and lessons from her journey to share as one of our panelist on April 24th !

Stay tuned for more sneak peeks into our upcoming event The She is Me Program Presents: Career in Media and Journalism for Teen Girls in Washington D.C.

Video: Girls and Self Esteem

Check out this video presented by The Dove Self Esteem Fund that show how young women are bombarded with images in the media that "tell" young women what they should look like.

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C: Part II

Meet Whitney Teal. A graduate from Howard University, Whitney is the Co-Founder UptownLiterati.com. Whitney is one of our expert panelist at our Career Seminar on April 24, 2010 at George Washington University. She and other successful women will be giving advice and tips to teen girls who are interested in jobs in the field of Media and Journalism.

College Tip Of the Month: Summer School

There is nothing wrong with going to Summer school…at all. While you are in school during the semester you will probably think to yourself, “I can’t wait until the summer do I can just chill..”. But that may not always be the best thing for you. Sometimes taking a semester break may throw you off a bit when you do return to school the following semester. You can still go to summer school and you don’t have to take a full load of classes. Even if you take just one class, it’s still better than nothing. If you are really certain that taking an entire semester is something you need to do, consider doing an internship, working a job that is related to your major, or even ding some volunteer work during the summer. Whatever it is that you decide to do make sure you keep your self busy.

A Peek into the She is Me Career Media/Journalism Seminar in Washington D.C....

Meet Mia Hall one of our panelist at our upcoming Seminar for Teens interested in a career in the field of Journalism and Media in Washington, D.C. on April 24th.

Mia Hall holds a bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. She currently works in the marketing and creative department for one of the nations top television networks TLC!

Teens Speak Louder Than Words

She is Me Presents: Careers in Media and Journalism Washington D.C.

The She is Me Program™ Presents: Careers in Media and Journalism

An education workshop for high school girls interested in careers in the field of Media and Journalism designed to teach goal setting, boost self esteem, and exposes young women to various career paths and positive role models

What: The She is Me Program™: Media and Journalism Seminar that will features guest speakers who are women and “experts “in their respective fields and careers. Each workshop participant and speaker leaves knowing that “She is Me” and we are all responsible for the success of others.

When: Saturday April 24, 2010; 1:00pm-4:00pm

Where: The George Washington University

Academic Center Building

Suite 736

Washington, DC 20052

Click Here to Register

College Readiness Tip of the Week: Study

A really good tip that I received from one of my professors when I was in College was to not only read the material before class, but to read the material again after class the same day. I know, I know this sound very time consuming, but honestly this is one of the best ways to study, and this is the reason why you are in college in the first place. One way that you can prepare for the next class is with questions for the instructor that you’ve come up with during class and while you are studying. That way your professor sees that you are involved and you care about learning. You never know when you eagerness is going to come in handy, especially when you need that extra point to make it to the next letter grade.

College Readiness Tip of the Week: Scholarships

Apply for as many scholarships as possible. Many people think that once you have applied for or received one scholarship, you are done with the scholarship search, but that's not the case. Apply for as many scholarships that you can. This takes the burden off of you and your parents. It takes the burden off of your parents because the cost of your college education is taken care of, and it takes the burden off of you because you will not have to be worried about your classes being canceled for nonpayment. And it will also keep you from not being able to focus on your studies because the whole time you are think about not having money.

Congratulations to Miss America 2010!

Congratulations to Caressa Cameron Miss Virginia 2010, she was crowned Miss America 2010 last night!

Her platform is Real Talk: Aids in America.

America's Next Top Role Model