By Nicole Anderson “You have Breast Cancer“. This is a phrase that no woman (or man) wants to hear their physician say during a doctor visit. Unfortunately many are diagnosed with the disease every year. My family and I were personally impacted when during a routine home breast exam, my mother found a lump in her breast. That was Thanksgiving 2008. By December 29, 2008, we learned that she in fact had breast cancer. By January, 2009, she had a [...]
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2009
Spotlight On: Michelle Fenty
“I grew up with Margaret Thatcher, so for me it’s nothing new. I know a woman can run a country,” – Michelle Fenty She’s stylish, accomplished and a force to be reckoned with. Meet Washington, D.C.’s other “First Lady”, Michelle Fenty, wife of D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty. Born and raised just outside of London, Michelle is one of three daughters. Her parents, who are of Jamaican descent, did not move to the United States until Michelle was 18 years old. [...]
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Spotlight On: René Syler
“I didn’t know that’s how strong I was.” René Syler René Syler, journalist and former host of the CBS Early Show, is undoubtedly a courageous woman who has made some very difficult decisions in life. It is clear that many of her decisions have been shaped by her parents’ experiences and influences. René was born in Illinois at Scott Air Force Base to a French Canadian and Native American mother, Anne, and an African-American and Irish father, Bill. Anne Syler [...]
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Buy to Benefit Breast Cancer Research
One great way to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month is to purchase items whose proceeds go towards the cause. Here are several fabulous items you can buy to support. Depending on the retailers, at least 10% will go towards breast cancer research and causes. 1. BCRF Leather Brooke, Coach 2. Give Hope Jeans, White House|Black Market 3. All Pink Dresses, eDressMe (including this Badgley Mischka) 4. Villa Jewelry Hold, Tumi 5. Boo Flat in Raspberry Suede, Elaine Turner 6. Shower [...]
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Your Breast Cancer Awareness Resource Guide
Since breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in American women and is deadlier in black women, each of us probably knows someone who has been stricken with it. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to give you some resources to build your awareness of prevention and detection of this deadly disease. Did you know? You may be at higher risk for breast cancer if you: Have a family history of breast cancer Are [...]
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