To stand united and embrace our
unique beauty and individual strengths
to make powerful changes in our lives,
communities and the world.
I hangPROUD.hangPROUD.
hangPROUD girls! I agree to hangPROUD.
A Day in the Life of
Hanan Tabbara
by Milena Abrahamyan“The most recent image of the Arab woman is the ‘terrorist’,” says PROUDgirl Hanan Tabbara, a woman of Lebanese descent who is continually battling against discrimination for her looks and her choice to hold on to her heritage.
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HERstory Bdays
Shirley Chisholm, 11/30
Born on November 30, 1924 to Caribbean immigrants, Shirley Chisholm received her early education in the Barbados before earning a degree in elementary education from Columbia University. After being elected to the New York State Legislature in 1964, she went on to become the first African American woman elected to Congress in 1968...
Marie Tussaud, 12/1
Marie Tussaud, a sculptor best known for Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, which she founded in London, was born Marie Gresholtz on December 1, 1761 in Strasbourg, France.
GREENgirl
Eight Legs? The Better to Cuddle, My Dear!
by Brittany TaylorMade from reclaimed sweaters in a bevy of colors and patterns, these cuddly octopi are among the best stuffed animals for young and old alike this holiday season.
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HOT TOPICS
Going Where You Have to Go
by Karen BerzanskiHow many opportunities have you passed up because you weren’t “ready?” Maybe you haven’t applied for that job or auditioned for that role. You decided you’d wait until you were ready, but “ready” never came. But, are we ever 'ready'?
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