Pitts: Get this straight: Black women beautiful
An open letter to African-American women: It's about the need to be beautiful, I know. As goals go, that one is neither extraordinary nor gender-specific. But it's different for women, isn't it? A man's sense of self worth seldom is endangered by crow's feet. On him, people will say they convey "character." On a woman, they convey wear.
Day of the Girl Finally Dawns
NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Global children's organization Plan International is delighted at the United Nations' decision to recognize October 11th as the 'International Day of the Girl Child.'
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In order to highlight the unique challenges and issues facing girls in many developing countries, Plan has led the call for this world day as part of its 'Because I am a Girl' initiative.
"By designating October 11th as Day of the Girl, we are all agreeing to put a special focus on the rights of girls throughout the world.
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
Women-owned businesses have become a significant part of the small business universe, and their influence continues to grow. Over a third of all U.S. businesses are now owned by women, and the growth rate of women-owned firms regularly outpaces overall business growth, according to the National Foundation for Women Business Owners.
Ten Boys & Girls Clubs Receive Top Honors as "Maytag Dependable Clubs" of the Year
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Maytag brand has worked hand-in-hand with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to honor exemplary Clubs from across the country with the Maytag Dependable Club of the Year awards.