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!

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.

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