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MESSAGE in the MUSIC "Jay, 50 and Weezy," New Orleans rapper Dee-1
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 who gained the public’s attention with a song called “Jay, 50 and Weezy,” which spoke directly to the influence of entertainers and how their potential to create change has been largely untapped.
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More Than a Baby Mama: Women that keep it moving!
How are my elevated people?
I love surrounding myself with positive, progressive, God loving, hard working individuals. If the people you’re hanging with aren’t doing better then you, you might need to start taking applications for additional friends. I’m not by any means saying ditch your friends. Those people grinded it out with you from day 1 but I’ve learned you MUST have different sets of friends.
In school you don’t learn 1 subject. You explore many different areas of interest. The reason is for you to become a well rounded and knowledgeable student. This practice should be applied to your life. Explore different neighborhoods, restaurants, people, cultures, books etc. Never be so comfortable in your environment that you frown at the opportunity to learn something new.
Ok, Now to the title bar. More Than a Baby Mama. I’m all about self education and growth. Women get a bad reputation for being the product of a failed relationship. Negative connotations surround us on a daily basis. I don’t want to focus on the negative. I want to take the time to acknowledge a few women that are not defined by who their children’s fathers are. These women are More Then Baby Mama’s
Antonia “Toya” Carter
She is a beautiful mother, friend, business woman, sister and daughter. Watching her progress and still carry her family on her petite stylish frame is evidence that she doesn’t depend on her famous baby father to help her.
She is an official business woman with the opening of her stylish boutique GARB in her home town of New Orleans; she is making excellent steps towards independence.
“A woman that can stand on her own 2 stiletto heels with her head held high and conquer fear is a woman to be praised.” -Chanel Ambitious Ballard
BG Rise2Power Network
Who can you run to? Developing a Reliable Support System
Developing a reliable support system is essential to success. A support system including friends and family is wonderful but you must dig a bit deeper. We all know people that become bitter because their friend didnt answer the phone in the time of need. My mother taught me early that you must depend on NO one but yourself. I’ve learned myself to depend on God.
Happiness is well within your control.Organize a list of prayer scriptures, quotes and stories. Make it a routine to read and say positive things to yourself and you will soon start projecting positive actions.
Staying positive isn’t a one time assignment. it’s a daily routine.
Today is the day!
Live Abundantly, Don’t Hold Grudges and Keep it Moving!
BG Rise2Power Network “Raise the bar on Life.”
CIO- Chanel Ambitious Ballard
Daymond John Owner of FuBu, Crown Holder & Coogi
“When desire and faith meet opportunity.Everytime I saw an opportunity I jumped on it.”
Support the Black Girls Project (www.blackgirlsproject.com)
BLACK GIRL PROJECT GETS A JUMPSTART WITH KICKSTARTER
BROOKLYN, NY – January 19, 2011— Great ideas aren’t born, they are nurtured. That’s the mindset that Aiesha Turman, producer-director of The Black Girl Project (www.blackgirlproject.com) who announced today the launch of a fundraising effort using social media platform, Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com).
In the three years since Aiesha began working on the film, it has made inroads in the New York City, DC and Phoenix, communities and is ready to expand its reach. But with any work destined to make a mark in a community, funding is needed.
With a goal of $8000 in mind, Aiesha Turman has enlisted the help of Kickstarter. The money raised will go toward expanding the formats of the film and the curriculum, which explores the themes of family, obstacles, dreams, love and relationships—all issues tackled in the film. The film, curricula and the Black Girl Project book, a behind the scenes peek into the creation of the film, will be used to build critical thinking, inspire dialogue and empower young women and girls.
“The Black Girl Project is just a small, but vital piece of the puzzle to help ignite change and empower young women,” said Ms. Turman. “ I’m passionate about it and the potential of all that it has.”
To view the details of the campaign or to donate, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/e/ltzem/projects/810890058/the-black-girl-project.
ABOUT BLACK GIRL PROJECT
The Black Girl Project aims to address the challenges girls face in their daily lives, in addition to helping girls build a strong sense of self, develop healthy relationships and take care of their bodies and minds. Black women and girls are under siege within their own communities and society at large. Not only are they more likely to contract HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), they are at high risk for physical and sexual assault, and death from curable/manageable ailments such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension. In addition, they are more likely to be living at or below the poverty line.
The Black Girl Project addresses the critical worldwide problem of low self-esteem, lack of education, poverty rates and issues specific to black adolescent and pre-adolescent girls regardless of ethnicity. The Black Girl Project is designed to foster positive self-esteem, critical thinking, leadership, academic achievement, community service and entrepreneurial skills among girls, ages 8 to 17, in the United States, the Caribbean, South America, Africa, Europe — wherever there are black girls in need.
This film, also the impetus for a non-profit of the same name, seeks to portray black girls as the complex beings they are. Not just the two sides of the coin we see perpetuated in the media: saint or sinner. It also seeks to spark inter and intra-generational dialogue between black girls and women.
For more information about the Black Girl Project, visit: http://www.blackgirlproject.com.
My Inspiration: Alisha Anderson
Good Morning,
My apologies it’s been a few days since an update.
One of my many inspirations for starting BG Rise2Power, is my best friend Alisha. She was in a horrible car accident that has left her in a coma and unresponsive. She is making progress. She’s taken 5 independent breaths, which we are thankful for.
Alisha Anderson is a beautiful giving woman, who believes in living everyday to the fullest. She takes not one minute for granted. She will work a 12 hour day (smile the whole time), pick up her kids, help her son with his home work at 6 AM (because she gets home to late.) She is a faithful Karaoke participant. Church is her favorite past time. She invited me to New Faith Baptist Church in Matteson IL. Every Sunday she would call me and say “It was the best sermon ever.” I would say“ Alisha, you said that last week.” We keep each other smiling.
Most people hate my straight forward attitude, but she appreciated my views. She knew I always had her best interest at heart.
She is the best mother ever. I mean she will do anything for her little ones. I just talked to her about spending money on her kids. She said “I feel I have to do more because I’m doing it by myself.” She didn’t want her son to feel like he missed anything. That’s a wonderful mother.
Alisha will give you her left arm, the shirt off her back. I’ve borrowed her car plenty of times. She has picked up my son from daycare countless times. She will always make away to help.
Her life work has been to help ANYONE. Alisha continues to impact countless lives with her energetic personality and giving heart.
I’m asking you to pray for this God fearing woman. She loves life, family and God with all her heart.
“Life isn’t to be taken for granted, but to be lived in abundance.”
Alisha Anderson Rise2Power
-Live Abundantly
Are you concerned with the right things?
-Henery Ward Beecher
1. God won’t ask what kind of car you drove. He’ll ask how many people you drove who didn’t have transportation
2. God won’t ask the square footage of your house, He’ll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.
3. God won’t ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He’ll ask how many you helped to clothe.
4. God won’t ask what your highest salary was. He’ll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.
5. God won’t ask what your job title was. He’ll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.
6. God won’t ask how many friends you had. He’ll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.
7. God won’t ask in what neighborhood you lived, He’ll ask how you treated your neighbors.
8. God won’t ask about the color of your skin, He’ll ask about the content of your character.
9. God won’t ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation. He’ll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven.
10. Be Kind!
Give your time, words, resources, items to those in need. Here is a list of Charities that need your help
Help WGCI Remodel the Troy School of Excellence Library
Assist P.A.D.S. to provide shelter and clothing
Help the homeless maintain jobs by donating your clothes and household items to the Salvation Army
Find hundreds of places to donate and volunteer at Volunteer Match
Reflect on not what you have but, what you do with what you have. If you are contributing to the greater good of the world, you are being selfish with all you have been blessed to have.
BG Rise2Power Network
“Raising the bar on LIFE.”
Today Take Charge Tuesday: Quotes to Live By
I hope your New Year was memorable. Now down to business!
This year. This year right here. (In my Katt Williams Voice.) Is the year of progression & change. I know you here people say the same thing year after year. I heard the message too , but it means nothing until you decide to take action.
We Celebrate New Years but we should be just as excited about everyday. What if you New Years Never comes for us. What if the next hour doesn’t come for us? We must embrace this minute. I challenge you to be the very best you can be this moment.
This Year BG Rise2Power Network Declares Today Take Charge Tuesday
Expect Quotes to Live By. We don’t want you to just read the quotes, we want you to own the quotes and apply them to your life. Sing them like you sing 106 and Parks top 10 count down.
Here is the Kick Off Quote
“Get your mind right and everything else will fall into place.“
Today make an honest effort to get your mind right.
–Bg Rise2Power “Raising the Bar on Life.”
MLK I Have A Dream Speech: His Dream is Our Reality
We have accomplished so much since this speech. Today we have a new challenge. We must stop holding ourselves back and live the DREAM.
Nike, Oprah, MJ, MTV: What’s Your Brand Name?
Does your name ring positive bells when people hear it. How are you portrayed when your not present. How we establish ourselves online, during social events and on a daily basis plays a huge factor in how others view us.
You may not think jobs care about your personal life but, they do. Many employers are interested in how you act outside of work. That girl you cursed out last week in the super market didn’t mean much to you, but what if your bosses husband was in the next aisle. Yeah, think about it. 
I’ve gotten many job offers via social media, because of my online presence. Deya Smith of BlackAmericaWeb.com has a great article on nurturing your personal brand. She’s mentions if you don’t care about what others think, you may be limiting yourself in ways your not aware – personally, professionally and financially. Entrepreneur.com offers some helpful tips on successfully branding yourself. Always remember there is always someone watching and that person could be an employer, employee, investor, customer, reporter or business owner.
You are your brand!!
-Live Abundantly
BG Rise2Power Network
Mommy Making Moves by LaChanel Hemphill 
