Trevillion Image Frederick was walking through the gardens of Charleston. It was a fine day and he thought it would be a good idea to come and while the hours away. It was better than hanging about the plantation, struggling with his growing feelings for Hester. That morning when he was on his way down …
The Digital Generation
When Girls Have Access to Technologies, A True Digital Revolution Will Be In Sight - IPS News Getty Image Today is International Day of the Girl Child and this year's theme is "Digital generation. Our generation". What is the digital generation? It is those who were born into or raised in the digital era. They …
Chelsey’s Cause
"I dumped Darren," Chelsey told her friend, Beth. "Why?" Beth asked, surprised. "I thought you were really into him." "I was until I found out that he's another one of those purple nurple nimcompoops." Beth's eyes widened. "He twisted your nipples until they turned purple? I've heard of people doing that. Sounds very painful." She …
Avianna’s Interview
"Good evening and welcome to Insight Weekly. I'm your host, Bill Whitaker. This evening, I have a very special guest here with me. She recently won a humanitarian award for her work in Africa. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including CNN and BBC and in several magazines. She recently made TIME's list of …
The Long-haired Pastor
Whenever people find out that I'm a pastor, they look at me in disbelief. I guess it's the long hair. I always tell them that how you look on the outside isn't what matters it's what's on the inside. And then I tell them the story about the prophet Samuel going to the house of …
Love Can Happen At Any Age
People stare at us. I know that it’s because we are an interracial couple and it’s obvious that I’m older than him. I see the way the young women look at him as if to could almost hear them ask, why are you with her? I used to ask myself the same question too. Josiah …
Rihanna Honored
Role model is not the title they like to give me… (but) I think I can inspire a lot of young women to be themselves and that is half the battle.” She added: “The minute you learn to love yourself, you would not want to be anyone else. On Friday, April 1, singer Rihanna was honored …
Feminists’ Remarks Spark Outrage
I saw this on CTV Newschannel here in Toronto just earlier today and had to blog about it. Gloria Steinem and Madeleine Albright rebuked young women for supporting Bernie Sanders and their bid to to turn the tide in favor of Hilary Clinton has backfired. Their outrageous remarks have offended many, including Zoe Trimboli, a feminist who …
In the Spotlight
Notes to Women is thrilled to feature In The Spotlight, Julie Marshall, Canadian Spokesperson for the United Nations World Food Programme. NTW: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Julie: My job involves briefing the media, raising the profile of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the issue of global hunger within Canada, creating and …
Women’s Fellowship
Years ago, I was part of the Women's Ministry at my church and one of the things I really liked about it was the fellowship. We would hold programs like "Lunch and Learn" where women would come together at someone's home and a pastor or a speaker is invited to share a profound message with …
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