Sound Off: Malinda Williams on Black Girls Rock!
According to The Media Awareness Network, "The most cursory examination
of media confirms that young girls are being bombarded with images of
sexuality, often dominated by stereotypical portrayals of women and
girls as powerless, passive victims."
How are we to ready our teenage girls for womanhood with that type of
wicked wind at their faces? At the 5th annual Black Girls Rock! Awards,
Ruby Dee and Iyanla Vanzant both reminded us that we must be "mentors"
and "midwives" to these young ladies...
5 Ways to Give Your Self-Confidence A Quick Boost
Even the most gorgeous, highly successful woman cannot escape the reality of having a bad day or not quite feeling her best. A healthy amount of self-confidence can make us more attractive and a lot of fun to be around. While it certainly takes more than five simple steps to sustain a high reading on the self esteem meter, in a pinch these may offer you a quick fix....