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Women’s empowerment has been a constantly recurring theme for the year of 2009. But never have I seen it executed so well until last night. The
Speakers from the organization addressed the crowd, explaining the initiatives of the organization that mentors adult women to mentor young girls. They want to sync the two ever-evolving groups so that both can learn lessons from each other. The adult groups are introduced to influential figures as well as high-profile events in their respective industries, teaching them to enjoy and take full advantage of these resources. Membership is required for access, and the annual fees range from fifty to a thousand dollars.
These membership fees fund several of the programs for the young group of ladies which also enjoy a very hands-on approach to career mentorship. One great example is Maggie-zine, which is a print magazine created by 12 year old Editor-in-Chief Maggie Hemphill. Her impressive work was developed with the extensive guidance and input of IMG Fashion’s Senior Vice President, Fern Mallis, i.e. the woman who calls all the shots for Fashion Week every year. Talk about taking mentorship to the next level.
After the inspiring speech (and keeping a close eye on my Maggie-Zine which was in high demand after Fern and Maggie spoke), several ladies from fields ranging from healthcare to public relations exchanged business cards and discussed plans of collaboration. Avenue Pink was thrilled to be in the company of such progressive minds.
I’m going to buy my membership to such an inspiring, influential and well run organization. I hope you inquire and join as well! Log on to www.suwn.org to get more information about the Step Up Women’s Network.
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AUGUST 15, 2009
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Avenue Pink recently attended the monthly event “Salon de Shine,” a mentorship and sisterhood-themed get together hosted by Michaela Angela Davis. Ms. Davis is constantly visible in the community and is well known for her contributions as well as commentary regarding urban style, race, gender relations and Hip-Hop culture. Education administrator and IVY NYC founder Nadia Lopez also facilitated the event, putting the Salon ladies in contact with several middle school students. The students attended in large numbers and filled the venue completely.
Each month has a theme that is relevant to young women who are usually professional 20-somethings. But this month, the Salon ladies reached out to those who are even younger to have a real talk about domestic violence.
There is an obvious timely factor to this discussion when the Chris Brown and Rihanna drama is considered, but the pre-teen students surprisingly rolled their eyes in annoyance when magazine reporter Elizabeth Mendez
Domestic violence is far more common than many of us would like to assume. Not to put people’s business out on front street, but the Salon ladies all admitted forms of exposure to domestic abuse at some point in their lives. Sharing that information opened up the floodgates for conversation amongst the middle school students. Many raised their hands to either tell their understanding of the topic, their own personal exposures to violence at home and more importantly how they saw signs in partners of loved ones.
Some notable quotes at the “Salon de Shine” event include:
- “At least 1000 women are killed per year from domestic abuse” (Elizabeth Mendez-Berry)
- “I hate hating” (Michaela Angela Davis)
- “May one million battered women emerge from their graves” (spoken world artist Aja Monet)
The event not only made the “Salon” ladies feel empowered, but it also helped everyone in the room realize that in order to fight the evils of physical, verbal, emotional or any other abuse, we have to stop abusing each other. Cannot wait for the next salon!
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