changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 23, 2009, 8:23 am
Hello Readers, Happy Friday! I hope all of you are having a great time today and you have interesting things going on in your life thus far! I am glad that I've been able to spotlight Domestic Vi...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 23, 2009, 7:39 am
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month I’ve decided to do a complete series both spotlighting programs that are doing a great job in bringing awareness and also shedding light on domestic vio...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 21, 2009, 8:30 am
Hello Readers, What an exciting month right? All these different organizations and corporate companies are taking a stand against domestic violence, I think it's incredible. One in particular has...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 21, 2009, 7:47 am
Hello Readers, This month of Domestic Violence Awareness has brought up some amazing campaigns that I've been able to share with all of you! Spotlighting: DoSomething.org in partnership with Liz...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 20, 2009, 10:44 am
Hello Readers, Spotlighting: Verizon Wireless Program: "Letter to My Child" Program to Center on Preventing Teen Dating Violence, Encouraging Parents to Talk Openly With Kids About Healthy Relations...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 20, 2009, 10:16 am
Hello Readers, Domestic Violence Awareness Month has brought out amazing campaigns and even greater personal stories of struggle. Spotlighting:  "Death of a Dream", a play written by Bronx Nati...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 20, 2009, 9:55 am
Hello Readers, We are Spotlighting: Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Campaign Place: St. Joseph, MI ( one of the many small towns bringing awareness of domestic violence) Image Credit: WVU Admission- FL...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 12, 2009, 8:32 am
Hello Readers, Happy Columbus Day! We have 19 more days of Domestic Violence blogs! I hope all my posts have help someone in need dealing with domestic violence and educated others about the cause! ...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 9, 2009, 8:00 am
According to Port Clinton News Herald, " People are asked to affix a purple light to their residence in October in an effort to promote the message that domestic violence has no place in the community...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 9, 2009, 7:27 am
Hello Readers, For my domestic violence Awareness month series I've had a "Spotlight" moment, where we honor someone or an organization that is working to help end domestic violence. Today, we ho...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 9, 2009, 7:11 am
Hello Readers, HAPPY FRIDAY! Today, I've decided to write 3 blog posts dedicated to my Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series! I hope that each these shed light on the subject and empower peopl...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 8, 2009, 8:40 am
Hello Readers, I know this is not about domestic violence, but I thought is was a great step for Al Franken. According to Think Progress, " Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) proposed an amendment to the 2010 D...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 8, 2009, 7:46 am
Hello Readers, Since this month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am going to shed light on amazing programs and heartfelt stories of victims and families who have suffered domestic abuse. Let...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 8, 2009, 7:28 am
Hello Readers, It's Domestic Violence Awareness month and according to ABC 4 News (Salt Lake City), Police want victims to know about the resources available.   Officers and women's...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 7, 2009, 10:08 am
Hello Readers, In Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I am going to post articles and heartfelt stories that discuss the aftermath and statistics with domestic abuse. I hope that each of the ...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 6, 2009, 7:55 am
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, here is another book recommendation.... Rutgers University Press would like to recommend, " Dangerous Exits: Escaping Abusive Relationships in Rural...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 6, 2009, 7:26 am
Hello Readers, Happy Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  In order to give my tribute and time to domestic violence every posts that I make until November 1st will be in regards to Domestic Viole...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 5, 2009, 3:56 pm
According to PM Press, "Girls Are Not Chicks is a subversive and playful way to examine how pervasive gender stereotypes are in every aspect of our lives. This book helps to deconstruct the homogeneit...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 4, 2009, 9:05 pm
One out of every two children in the United States will live in a single-parent family at some time before they reach age 18. According the United States Census Bureau, in 2002 about 20 million childr...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 4, 2009, 7:42 pm
Change.org has launched a new competition, Changemakers " to identify the leading activists, elected officials, authors, bloggers, actors, and thought leaders who have the greatest capacity to spark c...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Oct 1, 2009, 7:50 am
When you mention happy hour, many people get excited. You get appetizers and drinks for the low-low. This morning I had a conversation with my grandma about "drinking", and as she spatted off to me th...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 29, 2009, 8:43 am
If you ask CNN's Contributor, Jessica Wakeman, Pretty Women Don't make Great Friends! It's the age old story that pretty women tend to not have the best attitude. If we believe stereotypes...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 29, 2009, 8:06 am
Hello Readers, I thought today would be a great day to discuss opportunities! Seeing that it is a recession, and many young activists have the passion, but funds are limited, this great opportunity g...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 28, 2009, 3:36 pm
Hello Readers, Sometimes when I'm reading through articles online, some of them cease to amaze me, especially when people are ignorant! Buju Banton, Jamaican Reggae star, cannot understand why s...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 28, 2009, 9:31 am
Hello Readers, I hope the weekend was exciting. Besides blogging constantly and trekking to Target, my weekend has been something sorta interesting. What takes the cake for me today, is this interest...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 27, 2009, 9:30 am
If some of you have already figured, I am giving my 2 cents to the recent video, " If you're not single, you're married!" While Lewis has some excellent points, some of his arguments are flawe...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 26, 2009, 7:04 pm
Hello Readers, I wanted to write a blog response to the video I just watched, " If you're not married, you're single!" Although the video has great information and he has good intentions, Le...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 25, 2009, 8:32 am
Hello Readers, It's always interesting on Fridays because I'm able to get access to amazing stories about women and the things that effect their lives. Unfortunately, today is a "down" day on...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 25, 2009, 8:10 am
Hey Readers, Happy Friday! Interesting story.... Today, when I was searching the web for interesting stories to blog about, I came upon a gem..well, something of that sorts. According to Press Trust...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 24, 2009, 8:34 am
Hello Readers, I thought today would be a great day to update my blog completely. You are getting a 3-installment sorta update. I have included 3 stories that I think are great for today. I will be d...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 24, 2009, 8:14 am
Hello Readers, CNN has done a little story that details 18 things to be taught about women. With the recent media scrutiny of cases of domestic violence, women have been treated badly. CNN thought it...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 24, 2009, 8:01 am
Hello Readers, Everyone knows that the recession has taken a toll on Americans economically and mentally it seems, with the media bashing of different finance companies and the increase on families l...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 16, 2009, 2:05 pm
Hello Readers, For the past couple of months Domestic Violence has been an increasing topic in the media. From the Chris Brown and Rhianna incident, to the recent accusations between reality tv-star,...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 15, 2009, 12:05 pm
Hello Readers, Today has been a great day when it comes to discussing important issues. Women's body image and gender issues are some of my favorite topics of discussion. I was browsing yahoo...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Sep 15, 2009, 9:58 am
Hello Readers, It's been awhile...I know. Been at the Urban Retreat this weekend and trying to find great topics to blog about for the next couple of weeks. I am going to blog about the Urban Ret...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 21, 2009, 11:05 am
Hello Readers,    I love Fridays! lol Jen from Change.org always post amazing things on the Women's Rights section of the website. Today, PETA released their new billboard in support of...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 21, 2009, 11:05 am
Hello Readers,    I love Fridays! lol Jen from Change.org always post amazing things on the Women's Rights section of the website. Today, PETA released their new billboard in support of...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 18, 2009, 11:51 am
Hello Readers,   It has come to my attention that the popular extremist  pro-life group, " Operation Rescue" has scheduled protests to the opening of the late term abortion clinic in Om...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 18, 2009, 11:51 am
Hello Readers,   It has come to my attention that the popular extremist  pro-life group, " Operation Rescue" has scheduled protests to the opening of the late term abortion clinic in Om...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 18, 2009, 11:20 am
Hello Readers, Today, I was catching up on past blog posts on change.org's "Women's Rights"section and I came across an article posted by Jen Nedeau about a new invention..."Viagra flavored i...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 18, 2009, 11:20 am
Hello Readers, Today, I was catching up on past blog posts on change.org's "Women's Rights"section and I came across an article posted by Jen Nedeau about a new invention..."Viagra flavored i...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 4, 2009, 8:24 am
Hello Readers, The University of Missouri-Columbia, My Alma Mater, could be making history soon. According to the Columbia Daily Tribune, " A University of Missouri researcher is among a team of scie...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Aug 4, 2009, 8:24 am
Hello Readers, The University of Missouri-Columbia, My Alma Mater, could be making history soon. According to the Columbia Daily Tribune, " A University of Missouri researcher is among a team of scie...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Jul 27, 2009, 11:50 am
Hello Readers, With the increase of AIDS/HIV in communities of colors, many organizations are taking a stand and offering conferences and workshops to inform people of the need for resources and inf...
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changeyoucanbelievein22 posted an article on Changeyoucanbelievein22's Xanga Site - Jul 27, 2009, 11:50 am
Hello Readers, With the increase of AIDS/HIV in communities of colors, many organizations are taking a stand and offering conferences and workshops to inform people of the need for resources and inf...
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