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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
The Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter would like to wish everyone a happy Cinco de Mayo. Be safe and enjoy!
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Signs Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Today
The Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter is pleased to announce that Georgia’s Governor Nathan Deal has signed the House Bills HB200 and HB503 into law today at 1:45pm.
Governor Deal signed the two bills advocated by the Women’s Caucus at My Sister’s House, an Atlanta facility that offers overnight shelter and residential discipleship programs for homeless women and women with children. The Governor said that, “Human trafficking is a repugnant crime that is growing like a cancer in our society. Signing this bill into law, I join my fellow Georgians in declaring moral outrage and vowing to fight human trafficking here in our state. These criminals rob their victims of freedom and human dignity, and they destroy lives. With this bill now a law, we will find these criminals and we will punish them harshly.”
HB 200 addresses human trafficking which:
1. Strengthens the punishment against traffickers by increasing the minimum imprisonment for any person who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude and subjects the convicted to a fine.
2. Increases the punishment for any person who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude against a person who is under the age of 18 years
3. Protects those that fall victim to predators whom act on their state of desperation by providing that a person shall NOT be guilty of a sexual crime if the conduct upon which the alleged criminal liability is based was committed under coercion or deception while the accused was being trafficked for sexual servitude
HB 503 provides for:
1. The Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to cover the costs of medical exams of alleged victims of rape
2. Ensures that victims will have these exams paid for and that the responsibility will not fall on local law enforcement that have budget constraints
Our Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Chapter Director, Terica Scott was on hand to witness this amazing moment and she served as our on-site photographer for the day.
Terica expressed the following sentiments about this great day on behalf of our chapter, “we are pleased to see this legislation signed by the governor today. It symbolizes a great victory for girls and women in Georgia. The Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Chapter supports and stands 100 percent behind this bill becoming law. HB200 will help protect younger women from pain and suffering due to the cruelty by human traffickers.”
This vital legislation was a collaborative effort between concerned legislators, the Attorney General’s office, prosecutors, state and local law enforcement agencies, social service organizations, and religious groups from across the state.
The Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter is honored to have witnessed and taken part in today's signing. We look forward to anti-human trafficking bills being signed into law in every state in the U.S. and becoming federal law.
Click on the link below to send the Governor your warmest thanks: http://gov.georgia.gov/00/gov/contact_us/0,2657,165937316_166563415,00.html
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter.
Governor Deal signed the two bills advocated by the Women’s Caucus at My Sister’s House, an Atlanta facility that offers overnight shelter and residential discipleship programs for homeless women and women with children. The Governor said that, “Human trafficking is a repugnant crime that is growing like a cancer in our society. Signing this bill into law, I join my fellow Georgians in declaring moral outrage and vowing to fight human trafficking here in our state. These criminals rob their victims of freedom and human dignity, and they destroy lives. With this bill now a law, we will find these criminals and we will punish them harshly.”
HB 200 addresses human trafficking which:
1. Strengthens the punishment against traffickers by increasing the minimum imprisonment for any person who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude and subjects the convicted to a fine.
2. Increases the punishment for any person who commits the offense of trafficking a person for labor or sexual servitude against a person who is under the age of 18 years
3. Protects those that fall victim to predators whom act on their state of desperation by providing that a person shall NOT be guilty of a sexual crime if the conduct upon which the alleged criminal liability is based was committed under coercion or deception while the accused was being trafficked for sexual servitude
HB 503 provides for:
1. The Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund to cover the costs of medical exams of alleged victims of rape
2. Ensures that victims will have these exams paid for and that the responsibility will not fall on local law enforcement that have budget constraints
Our Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Chapter Director, Terica Scott was on hand to witness this amazing moment and she served as our on-site photographer for the day.
Terica expressed the following sentiments about this great day on behalf of our chapter, “we are pleased to see this legislation signed by the governor today. It symbolizes a great victory for girls and women in Georgia. The Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Chapter supports and stands 100 percent behind this bill becoming law. HB200 will help protect younger women from pain and suffering due to the cruelty by human traffickers.”
This vital legislation was a collaborative effort between concerned legislators, the Attorney General’s office, prosecutors, state and local law enforcement agencies, social service organizations, and religious groups from across the state.
The Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter is honored to have witnessed and taken part in today's signing. We look forward to anti-human trafficking bills being signed into law in every state in the U.S. and becoming federal law.
Click on the link below to send the Governor your warmest thanks: http://gov.georgia.gov/00/gov/contact_us/0,2657,165937316_166563415,00.html
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter.
YWTF-Atlanta Introduces Board Member Shanna Cox, MSPH
Busy people get the most done and the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter Director of Fundraising and Development, Shanna Cox gets the job done!
Shanna Cox, MSPH, a mother and native of Brooklyn, New York is also a Health Scientist for the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. She has published multiple peer-reviewed articles about women’s health. Her current research focuses on positive youth development for teen pregnancy prevention and male involvement in family planning and pregnancy, and racial disparities in access to care.
Shanna serves as an agency resource on the ethical conduct of research among pregnant women and children. Shanna also serves as a consultant for Tanya Lee’s initiative A Healthy Baby Begins with You. She also participates in various community events designed to improve the health of women, children and families.
Question: What is your role within the YWTF-ATL Chapter, what brought you to YWTF-ATL (your interest in the chapter), and what do you hope to see/accomplish/experience as a board member?
"I do a lot of data analysis and technical assistance regarding women’s health on a national level, but I believe that real change happens locally. I really wanted to join an organization that was addressing the needs of women in the community where I worked and lived. I first engaged with YWTF at one of their networking socials and really enjoyed the atmosphere and camaraderie," Shanna explained.
"In January of this year, I was presented with the opportunity to serve as their Director of Fundraising and Development. This is the first time this position has been filled on the board so I look forward to the challenge! Over the course of the year I look forward to raising funds and continuing the development of programs that address our core value of advancing the quality of life and rights of younger women aged 20-39," Shanna said.
Shanna shared a beautiful quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that in our opinion also speaks volumes about this great woman- “The only gift is a portion of thyself” and Shanna truly is a gift.
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Shanna Cox, MSPH, a mother and native of Brooklyn, New York is also a Health Scientist for the Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. She has published multiple peer-reviewed articles about women’s health. Her current research focuses on positive youth development for teen pregnancy prevention and male involvement in family planning and pregnancy, and racial disparities in access to care.
Shanna serves as an agency resource on the ethical conduct of research among pregnant women and children. Shanna also serves as a consultant for Tanya Lee’s initiative A Healthy Baby Begins with You. She also participates in various community events designed to improve the health of women, children and families.
Question: What is your role within the YWTF-ATL Chapter, what brought you to YWTF-ATL (your interest in the chapter), and what do you hope to see/accomplish/experience as a board member?
"I do a lot of data analysis and technical assistance regarding women’s health on a national level, but I believe that real change happens locally. I really wanted to join an organization that was addressing the needs of women in the community where I worked and lived. I first engaged with YWTF at one of their networking socials and really enjoyed the atmosphere and camaraderie," Shanna explained.
"In January of this year, I was presented with the opportunity to serve as their Director of Fundraising and Development. This is the first time this position has been filled on the board so I look forward to the challenge! Over the course of the year I look forward to raising funds and continuing the development of programs that address our core value of advancing the quality of life and rights of younger women aged 20-39," Shanna said.
Shanna shared a beautiful quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that in our opinion also speaks volumes about this great woman- “The only gift is a portion of thyself” and Shanna truly is a gift.
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter
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ywtfatlanta.wordpress.com
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ywtfatlanta.tumblr.com
twitter.com/ywtfatlanta
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YWTF-ATL Board Member Highlight: Lateefah Mosley
The Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter proudly introduces board member Ms. Lateefah Mosley.
Ms. Mosley, a native of South Carolina, moved to Atlanta Georgia in August 2006 to begin working for the Global Immunization Division of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
As a Public Health Analyst, Lateefah implements the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program were she recruits, train, and supervise consultants during their 3- month field assignment around the world. She also has traveled to Tanzania, Nigeria, and Kenya to provide technical support to the World Health Organization and national ministries of health to supervise and monitor the implementation of vaccination campaigns. Committed to making a difference in communities around the world, Lateefah lives by the quote from Henri-Frederic Amiel, "In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties".
How did she first learn about YWTF?
"I met Terica Scott, founder of YWTF ATL, at a holiday party hosted by a mutual friend. The following week we had lunch and Terica told me of the organization. This was heaven sent, as I always am looking for ways to be of services to women in my community. I was excited about starting this new venture as a board director for YWTF Atlanta" Lateefah said.
Lateefah serves as the Membership and Outreach Director for YWTF Atlanta and is responsible for actively recruiting, developing, and retaining membership for YWTF-ATL through strategic outreach efforts. Since joining YWTF-ATL in January 2010, she has played a major part in executing the First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference and coming up with creative ways to reach out to other women in the Atlanta area.
YWTF-ATL is honored to have Lateefah as a part of our family and a member on our board of directors.
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Ms. Mosley, a native of South Carolina, moved to Atlanta Georgia in August 2006 to begin working for the Global Immunization Division of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.
As a Public Health Analyst, Lateefah implements the Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program were she recruits, train, and supervise consultants during their 3- month field assignment around the world. She also has traveled to Tanzania, Nigeria, and Kenya to provide technical support to the World Health Organization and national ministries of health to supervise and monitor the implementation of vaccination campaigns. Committed to making a difference in communities around the world, Lateefah lives by the quote from Henri-Frederic Amiel, "In health there is freedom. Health is the first of all liberties".
How did she first learn about YWTF?
"I met Terica Scott, founder of YWTF ATL, at a holiday party hosted by a mutual friend. The following week we had lunch and Terica told me of the organization. This was heaven sent, as I always am looking for ways to be of services to women in my community. I was excited about starting this new venture as a board director for YWTF Atlanta" Lateefah said.
Lateefah serves as the Membership and Outreach Director for YWTF Atlanta and is responsible for actively recruiting, developing, and retaining membership for YWTF-ATL through strategic outreach efforts. Since joining YWTF-ATL in January 2010, she has played a major part in executing the First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference and coming up with creative ways to reach out to other women in the Atlanta area.
YWTF-ATL is honored to have Lateefah as a part of our family and a member on our board of directors.
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter
Monday, May 2, 2011
YWTF-ATL Board of Directors Highlight: Natasha L. Foreman, MBA
The Board of Directors for the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (ywtfatlanta) came together and collectively decided to highlight each board member in both the blog and monthly newsletter as a way of sharing with members of the organization and the community the ladies that serve and stand firmly behind this great chapter. Today we will highlight one of our board members.
Some of you may already know Natasha L. Foreman. She serves on the Board of Directors as the Director of Communications and Marketing. What you may not know is why and how she began to serve in this capacity and what Natasha does when she is not handling the communications and marketing efforts of the chapter. Today you get the chance to find out.
Let us introduce to you Natasha L. Foreman...
Natasha L. Foreman, MBA is a Business and Entertainment Consultant, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Blogger, Mentor, and self-proclaimed "Change Agent". She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach and her MBA with a specialization in Marketing at Kaplan University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Organization and Management with a specialization in Management Education, and a certificate in College Teaching.
Natasha has been involved in various philanthropic and grassroots movements for over 20 years. She is actively involved in her community, visiting and speaking with students at local K-12 schools throughout Orange County, California for over 18 years and independently throughout Metro Atlanta, Georgia for more than three years; and for more than one year now as a HOPE Corp Volunteer through Operation HOPE. Natasha has also been mentoring young people from tweens to adults who are in their twenties for numerous years. These are some of the reasons why Natasha came to ywtfatlanta.
"I was on Twitter and I tweeted something about women I believe and it was retweeted by one of my followers, and ywtfatlanta also retweeted it so as I was thanking both for the retweets I noticed ywtfatlanta and began to research the YWTF organization. I was looking for an organization that was multicultural and well-blended with women from all socio-economic, educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds," Natasha explained.
"I saw that the demographics were younger women 20-39 and I thought that maybe this was right up my alley. I could be around other positive, making-things-happen women in their 30s that were experiencing similar issues that I am experiencing in both my professional and personal life while also working with and helping to mentor even younger women in their 20s," she continued.
"So I reached out to ywtfatlanta to seek membership information and to see in what ways I could help serve the organization and Lauren Zink the Director of Communications and Marketing at that time connected me with Chapter Director, Terica Scott, discussed the opportunities for me to become a blogger and from there things just took off. I became a member and blog contributor in 2010, joined the board in January 2011, and was officially working in my current capacity the following month as we worked to finalize the details for the A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference for March. Now I'm on a mission looking for more bloggers and monthly newsletter contributors to join the ywtfatlanta family," Natasha said smiling.
In addition to reading Natasha's posts on the ywtfatlanta blogs at ywtfatlanta.blogspot.com, ywtfatlanta.wordpress.com, and ywtfatlanta.tumblr.com you can also follow her through her Natasha Foreman blog at natashaforeman.com, or her Paradigm Life blogs at paradigmlife.blogspot.com, and theparadigmlife.wordpress.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/natashaforeman
To contact Natasha about ywtfatlanta-related matters feel free to email her at: natasha.ywtf@gmail.com
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter. By Permission of Natasha L. Foreman.
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Some of you may already know Natasha L. Foreman. She serves on the Board of Directors as the Director of Communications and Marketing. What you may not know is why and how she began to serve in this capacity and what Natasha does when she is not handling the communications and marketing efforts of the chapter. Today you get the chance to find out.
Let us introduce to you Natasha L. Foreman...
Natasha L. Foreman, MBA is a Business and Entertainment Consultant, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Blogger, Mentor, and self-proclaimed "Change Agent". She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach and her MBA with a specialization in Marketing at Kaplan University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Organization and Management with a specialization in Management Education, and a certificate in College Teaching.
Natasha has been involved in various philanthropic and grassroots movements for over 20 years. She is actively involved in her community, visiting and speaking with students at local K-12 schools throughout Orange County, California for over 18 years and independently throughout Metro Atlanta, Georgia for more than three years; and for more than one year now as a HOPE Corp Volunteer through Operation HOPE. Natasha has also been mentoring young people from tweens to adults who are in their twenties for numerous years. These are some of the reasons why Natasha came to ywtfatlanta.
"I was on Twitter and I tweeted something about women I believe and it was retweeted by one of my followers, and ywtfatlanta also retweeted it so as I was thanking both for the retweets I noticed ywtfatlanta and began to research the YWTF organization. I was looking for an organization that was multicultural and well-blended with women from all socio-economic, educational, religious, and cultural backgrounds," Natasha explained.
"I saw that the demographics were younger women 20-39 and I thought that maybe this was right up my alley. I could be around other positive, making-things-happen women in their 30s that were experiencing similar issues that I am experiencing in both my professional and personal life while also working with and helping to mentor even younger women in their 20s," she continued.
"So I reached out to ywtfatlanta to seek membership information and to see in what ways I could help serve the organization and Lauren Zink the Director of Communications and Marketing at that time connected me with Chapter Director, Terica Scott, discussed the opportunities for me to become a blogger and from there things just took off. I became a member and blog contributor in 2010, joined the board in January 2011, and was officially working in my current capacity the following month as we worked to finalize the details for the A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference for March. Now I'm on a mission looking for more bloggers and monthly newsletter contributors to join the ywtfatlanta family," Natasha said smiling.
In addition to reading Natasha's posts on the ywtfatlanta blogs at ywtfatlanta.blogspot.com, ywtfatlanta.wordpress.com, and ywtfatlanta.tumblr.com you can also follow her through her Natasha Foreman blog at natashaforeman.com, or her Paradigm Life blogs at paradigmlife.blogspot.com, and theparadigmlife.wordpress.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/natashaforeman
To contact Natasha about ywtfatlanta-related matters feel free to email her at: natasha.ywtf@gmail.com
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter. By Permission of Natasha L. Foreman.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Women of the 5th Congressional District: Part Two
By Natasha L. Foreman, MBA
Yesterday I shared highlights from Saturday's conversation between Congressman John Lewis, Dr. Beverly Tatum (the President of Spelman College who moderated the conversation), Dr. Cynthia Pierre, Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, State Representative Stacey Abrams, and Portia Wu. So that this blog article was not too lengthy I decided to split it up into a two-part post.
In part one of this series you read some mouth-dropping statistics from Dr. Cynthia Pierre and Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, and today I will share information from Representative Stacey Abrams and Portia Wu. Abrams and Wu switched places on the program before speaking as their talking points piggybacked each other on many levels.
Portia Wu, VP National Partnership for Women and Families
approached the podium after Dr. Tatum introduced her and she discussed facts about workplace disparities and the court system. Ms. Wu said that:
-Black women are making 60 cents on dollar compared to working white men
-Latina women are making 46 cents on dollar compared to working white men
-Nationally 4 out of 10 working women are bringing in more than half of household income; either as a single woman or married and bringing in their fair share of the income
-Pregnancy discrimination is higher against women of color
-Women get paid less when return from having child
-Men get paid more when return after birth of child
-Women being laid off from jobs because of their pregnancy but companies are saying that it is not because pregnant or because had to take time off for maternity leave.
Stacey Abrams, House Minority Leader for Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for 84th House District was next to speak and she also shared some powerful information including:
-We hold up half the sky but get underpaid and overtaxed for it
-Women earn less than men and the darker you are the less you make
-Women are dependent upon health and human services more than men because women are also responsible for taking care of children and families
-Women live longer and have less money to die with
-Tax reform means politicians reforming for them and not you
Buzz words that should scare you...
-Flat tax: means equal tax for all...no matter if poor or rich all get same tax,
-Consumption tax: awful for the poor; only good for those who can control and afford what they buy
-Revenue neutral: is bad...it means "I'm taking your money and not mine"
-"Cutting government": cuts services to things we need like road repairs, lights, women's jobs (public sector jobs are government jobs)
-Pension reform: not bad idea unless talking about public sector
34 percent of women are public sector pension recipients; if you cut that then that leaves women broke and homeless
-Privatization: means giving jobs to private sector workers and taking jobs from public sector employees
Private companies goal is to make money not job creation; public companies are about job creation
Representative Abrams said that we should
DEMAND THE FOLLOWING
1) Transparency
Models used on middle class and upper class white males, with perfect homes, perfect families, perfect cars with perfect gas mileage, and no health problems.
Information should be based on Roseanne Barr not wealthy ideal families
Who is the model?
2) Literacy
Every woman should be able to fluently speak taxes and taxation; become tax literate
Tax credits are great; recognize specific social policies like child care credit.
Earned income tax credit helps close wage gap...you want this
When people call EITC "welfare" then remind them then in that case Farm aid is also "welfare".
-Women represent more than 1/2 voting population but we are the lowest in participation when it comes to speaking up and speaking out about our country, taxation, etc
Congressman Lewis closed things out just as he opened the conversation- with passion and a clear vision. He said that women need to speak up and stand up and make noise, use the technology you have at your disposal such as Facebook and Twitter, and get the word out that you won't stand for being overlooked and underserved.
"We have a major fight on our hands...our seniors, children and our women...
without women we wouldn't be here and we have to save this planet for all of us..." Congressman Lewis said. He continued by saying that it doesn't matter our race, color, sex, political party, we're one family, one people, one house.
With that we left energized, enlightened, and empowered!
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter
Yesterday I shared highlights from Saturday's conversation between Congressman John Lewis, Dr. Beverly Tatum (the President of Spelman College who moderated the conversation), Dr. Cynthia Pierre, Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, State Representative Stacey Abrams, and Portia Wu. So that this blog article was not too lengthy I decided to split it up into a two-part post.
In part one of this series you read some mouth-dropping statistics from Dr. Cynthia Pierre and Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, and today I will share information from Representative Stacey Abrams and Portia Wu. Abrams and Wu switched places on the program before speaking as their talking points piggybacked each other on many levels.
Portia Wu, VP National Partnership for Women and Families
approached the podium after Dr. Tatum introduced her and she discussed facts about workplace disparities and the court system. Ms. Wu said that:
-Black women are making 60 cents on dollar compared to working white men
-Latina women are making 46 cents on dollar compared to working white men
-Nationally 4 out of 10 working women are bringing in more than half of household income; either as a single woman or married and bringing in their fair share of the income
-Pregnancy discrimination is higher against women of color
-Women get paid less when return from having child
-Men get paid more when return after birth of child
-Women being laid off from jobs because of their pregnancy but companies are saying that it is not because pregnant or because had to take time off for maternity leave.
Stacey Abrams, House Minority Leader for Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for 84th House District was next to speak and she also shared some powerful information including:
-We hold up half the sky but get underpaid and overtaxed for it
-Women earn less than men and the darker you are the less you make
-Women are dependent upon health and human services more than men because women are also responsible for taking care of children and families
-Women live longer and have less money to die with
-Tax reform means politicians reforming for them and not you
Buzz words that should scare you...
-Flat tax: means equal tax for all...no matter if poor or rich all get same tax,
-Consumption tax: awful for the poor; only good for those who can control and afford what they buy
-Revenue neutral: is bad...it means "I'm taking your money and not mine"
-"Cutting government": cuts services to things we need like road repairs, lights, women's jobs (public sector jobs are government jobs)
-Pension reform: not bad idea unless talking about public sector
34 percent of women are public sector pension recipients; if you cut that then that leaves women broke and homeless
-Privatization: means giving jobs to private sector workers and taking jobs from public sector employees
Private companies goal is to make money not job creation; public companies are about job creation
Representative Abrams said that we should
DEMAND THE FOLLOWING
1) Transparency
Models used on middle class and upper class white males, with perfect homes, perfect families, perfect cars with perfect gas mileage, and no health problems.
Information should be based on Roseanne Barr not wealthy ideal families
Who is the model?
2) Literacy
Every woman should be able to fluently speak taxes and taxation; become tax literate
Tax credits are great; recognize specific social policies like child care credit.
Earned income tax credit helps close wage gap...you want this
When people call EITC "welfare" then remind them then in that case Farm aid is also "welfare".
-Women represent more than 1/2 voting population but we are the lowest in participation when it comes to speaking up and speaking out about our country, taxation, etc
Congressman Lewis closed things out just as he opened the conversation- with passion and a clear vision. He said that women need to speak up and stand up and make noise, use the technology you have at your disposal such as Facebook and Twitter, and get the word out that you won't stand for being overlooked and underserved.
"We have a major fight on our hands...our seniors, children and our women...
without women we wouldn't be here and we have to save this planet for all of us..." Congressman Lewis said. He continued by saying that it doesn't matter our race, color, sex, political party, we're one family, one people, one house.
With that we left energized, enlightened, and empowered!
Copyright 2011. Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Report from the 5th Congressional District: Part One
By Natasha L. Foreman, MBA
Saturday I had the honor and pleasure of sitting in on an amazing conversation at Georgia State University's Rialto Center that included Congressman John Lewis, Dr. Beverly Tatum, Dr. Cynthia Pierre, Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, State Representative Stacey Abrams, and Portia Wu.
I took plenty of notes and pictures, so I will try to share highlights of the discussion here but in a two-series post starting with the information shared by Dr. Cynthia Pierre, the Regional Director for Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. Dr. Pierre said that:
- More women now than in the past have never had child; almost double the rate than before.
- Women are having fewer children now and at an older age.
- Single mom households outnumber single father households
- Women more likely to end up in poverty than men
- Women outpaced men educationally in past 5 decades
- Women ages 25-34 more likely to hold degrees than men
- More HS diplomas held by women than men
- Women earn the majority of degrees including doctoral than men but less in science, tech, math, engineering
- Females ages 12+ report experiencing depression
- Women ages 20+ being labeled as obese
- Women don't receive recommended preventive health screenings
- 2010 reports show that nearly 4,000 females have reported sexual battery and 800 reported rapes in high school alone
- More than 1 in 10 high school girls have been forced to have sex by the time they get to college
-Victims of sexual assault suffer from depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and oftentimes attempt suicide
After Dr. Pierre spoke the "baton" was passed on to Dr. Julie Hotchkiss; Federal Reserve Bank Economist and Adjunct Professor at Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Dr. Hotchkiss discussed the impact of the economy and how it affected and still affects women. She noted that:
- Many of women's labor market decisions are impacted on the fact that we still have to factor in having children
-Women lost more than 500,000 jobs
- Men still down 4 million jobs since before recession; women down only half that amount
-Women underrepresented in unemployment numbers
- Only 60 percent of women in labor force
Saturday I had the honor and pleasure of sitting in on an amazing conversation at Georgia State University's Rialto Center that included Congressman John Lewis, Dr. Beverly Tatum, Dr. Cynthia Pierre, Dr. Julie Hotchkiss, State Representative Stacey Abrams, and Portia Wu.
I took plenty of notes and pictures, so I will try to share highlights of the discussion here but in a two-series post starting with the information shared by Dr. Cynthia Pierre, the Regional Director for Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. Dr. Pierre said that:
- More women now than in the past have never had child; almost double the rate than before.
- Women are having fewer children now and at an older age.
- Single mom households outnumber single father households
- Women more likely to end up in poverty than men
- Women outpaced men educationally in past 5 decades
- Women ages 25-34 more likely to hold degrees than men
- More HS diplomas held by women than men
- Women earn the majority of degrees including doctoral than men but less in science, tech, math, engineering
- Females ages 12+ report experiencing depression
- Women ages 20+ being labeled as obese
- Women don't receive recommended preventive health screenings
- 2010 reports show that nearly 4,000 females have reported sexual battery and 800 reported rapes in high school alone
- More than 1 in 10 high school girls have been forced to have sex by the time they get to college
-Victims of sexual assault suffer from depression, post traumatic stress disorder, and oftentimes attempt suicide
After Dr. Pierre spoke the "baton" was passed on to Dr. Julie Hotchkiss; Federal Reserve Bank Economist and Adjunct Professor at Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Dr. Hotchkiss discussed the impact of the economy and how it affected and still affects women. She noted that:
- Many of women's labor market decisions are impacted on the fact that we still have to factor in having children
-Women lost more than 500,000 jobs
- Men still down 4 million jobs since before recession; women down only half that amount
-Women underrepresented in unemployment numbers
- Only 60 percent of women in labor force
Friday, April 8, 2011
We're Moving and Getting an Upgrade!
We're well into a new year and the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) wants a new look and feel as we take on new challenges, new initiatives, and new plans to fulfill our chapter's mission. We're excited to announce that we have decided to get a new blog running and ready to expose YWTF-ATL to more people, and allow more people to gain access to us.
We will still have the same inspiring and informative articles, just a new look and address. We are also excited to announce that we are broadening our horizons in social media and will be launching various channels that will allow you to stay connected with us through photos, video, and so much more. So stay tuned as we make our switch...
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We will still have the same inspiring and informative articles, just a new look and address. We are also excited to announce that we are broadening our horizons in social media and will be launching various channels that will allow you to stay connected with us through photos, video, and so much more. So stay tuned as we make our switch...
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
Restoring Georgia's Plant Life April 9th
Join the ladies of the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter as we assist EcoAddendum this Saturday, April 9th from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Freedom Park for a perennial planting of the eroded slope.
Freedom Park is the largest public park in Atlanta, linking the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site, the Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Poncey-Highland, Central Atlanta Neighborhoods, the Carter Center and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Candler Park, Druid Hills, Virginia Highland, and Little Five Points.
With all of that history, how could you miss taking a part in adding to the park's beauty? Well you can also help the efforts of EcoAddendum by purchasing plants from the Oakhurst Community Garden plant sale Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
For more details about the planting or community garden plant sales visit EcoAddendum's website.
EcoAddendum's mission is to put Georgia's plants back into Georgia's landscape through native plant sales and environmental education.
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| Photo Source: EcoAddendum Website |
Freedom Park is the largest public park in Atlanta, linking the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site, the Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Poncey-Highland, Central Atlanta Neighborhoods, the Carter Center and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library, Candler Park, Druid Hills, Virginia Highland, and Little Five Points.
With all of that history, how could you miss taking a part in adding to the park's beauty? Well you can also help the efforts of EcoAddendum by purchasing plants from the Oakhurst Community Garden plant sale Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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| Photo Source: EcoAddendum Website |
We hope to see you at the planting Saturday morning!
Freedom Park
North Ave and Oakdale Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30301
(404) 875-7284
Oakhurst Community Garden
435 Oakview Road
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The ASCEND Conference is ONLY 2 days away!
The First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference is only TWO days away. Can you feel the excitement? Are you excited to meet and speak with these awesome leaders?
Dr. Kendra King
Melissa Carter
John Hope Bryant
Dr. Kelly Hill
Tiffany Branch
Dana Eason
Naya Powell
Stacey Chavis
Erica Pines
Terica Scott
Carry Smith
Did you purchase your ticket? We still have seats available for several of you who are still interested in attending. Visit www.ascendyoungerwomen.eventbrite.com TODAY!
If you have additional questions please email: ywtfatlanta@ywtf.org
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Breakout with These Leaders on Saturday
Saturday at the A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference you will have your minds fed with words of wisdom by some phenomenal leaders. Now is your chance to get to know a few of them a little better...
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| Stacey Chavis, President of The Stacey Chavis Company |
Stacey Chavis is President of The Stacey Chavis Company, a general political consulting, strategy and training firm. Stacey serves as political strategist, speaker and trainer. She assists candidates with campaign strategy and development. Stacey has become a sought after keynote speaker in the area of leadership. Stacey also provides leadership development trainings for leaders and elected officials.
Previously, Stacey served as Southern Regional Director for the White House Project. In two years, Stacey trained over 2,000 women to run for elected office, work on campaigns and lead in their communities. Stacey also served as the Deputy Finance Director for the Democratic Party of Georgia. A native of Mauldin, South Carolina, Stacey received a B.A. in Psychology with a Political Science minor from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta Georgia.
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| Dana Eason, Owner and Lead Photographer of Dana Eason Photography |
Dana Eason is the owner and lead photographer of Dana Eason Photography based in Atlanta, GA. Dana graduated from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa with a degree in Business. After interning with one of the Top 10 Destination Wedding Photographers in Atlanta, GA in 2009, Dana decided to pursue her dream of serving others through entrepreneurship and living a lifestyle of creative freedom. With only a year under her belt as an entrepreneur, Dana has traveled the world photographing family lifestyles, weddings, and celebrity athletes including 7-time NBA Champion Robert Horry and former NFL Player Dorsey Levens. Dana has mixed her love of creativity with her business background to begin living out the career and lifestyle of her dreams.
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| Carolyn Monden, Chief of Staff for Georgia State Representative Stacey Evans and Representative Margaret Kaiser |
Carolyn Monden is currently the chief-of-staff for Georgia State Representative Stacey Evans and Representative Margaret Kaiser. She is also Chair of the Latino Caucus for the Democratic Party of Georgia and sits on the board of the Red Clay Democrats. Mrs. Monden resides in Southwest Atlanta with her husband and two sons.
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| Erica Pines of EricaPines.com |
Erica Pines was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees from Georgia State University. Erica Pines is very involved in the civic engagement and is a local community activist. She is a member of the City of Atlanta’s Zoning Review Board and is Vice Chair of the Latino Caucus for the Democratic Party of Georgia and also serves as 2nd Vice-Chair of the Fulton County Democratic Party. She is a graduate of Democracy for America Grassroots Campaign Academy and The White House Project Go Run training.
Erica is a Regional Investment Volunteer for United Way Dekalb’s Community Impact Fund. She is also a member of United Way Women’s Legacy and is a graduate of the United Way VIP program. Erica has served as President of the Castleberry Hill Neighborhood Association and Vice-Chair of Neighborhood Planning Unit-M which represents 5 downtown Atlanta neighborhoods.
Help Stop Human Trafficking in Georgia
March 23rd the HB200 human trafficking bill unanimously passed out of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. It is expected to reach the floor of the Senate by next week. Now is the time to contact your Senator by phone or email and ask him or her to vote "Yes" in support of HB 200 with no amendments.
Do you have your Senator's contact information? Visit this link and enter your zip code to find out their name and how to contact them.
Do you want to make sure that you are well-informed about HB200 and what it entails? Visit this link for details.
The Atlanta Metro Chapter of the Younger Women's Task Force supports HB200 and in collaboration with Georgia Women for a Change, Inc. we intend to rally support of the bill and bring awareness to human trafficking throughout Georgia and around the world. Help victims of human trafficking by supporting HB200 and contacting your Senator today!
Do you have your Senator's contact information? Visit this link and enter your zip code to find out their name and how to contact them.
Do you want to make sure that you are well-informed about HB200 and what it entails? Visit this link for details.
The Atlanta Metro Chapter of the Younger Women's Task Force supports HB200 and in collaboration with Georgia Women for a Change, Inc. we intend to rally support of the bill and bring awareness to human trafficking throughout Georgia and around the world. Help victims of human trafficking by supporting HB200 and contacting your Senator today!
John Hope Bryant is Bringing HOPE to the ASCEND Leadership Conference
On Saturday, March 26th members, friends, and supporters of the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter will have the honor of meeting, and hearing opening remarks by John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc.
For those of you attending the conference we wanted to give you a sneak peek into the life and work of John Hope Bryant, while making those of you who are not attending (or have not committed to purchasing a ticket) want to hurry and claim your ticket TODAY.
For those of you attending the conference we wanted to give you a sneak peek into the life and work of John Hope Bryant, while making those of you who are not attending (or have not committed to purchasing a ticket) want to hurry and claim your ticket TODAY.
From the humble beginnings of Compton, California and South Central Los Angeles, John Hope Bryant is today a philanthropic entrepreneur, businessman and best-selling author, in the business of empowerment. This includes Mr. Bryant’s non-profit work throughout the United States, through Operation HOPE, his global non-profit work led by HOPE Global Initiatives, his vast work in public policy, and his increasing portfolio in “thought leadership.” In August, 2009, Bryant’s new book LOVE LEADERSHIP: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World” (Jossey-Bass), debuted on the CEO Reads Top 10 Best Seller List, and was #1 on the Amazon.com “Hottest New Books” List.
Mr. Bryant is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Operation HOPE, America’s first non-profit social investment banking organization, now operating in 69 U.S. communities and South Africa, having served more than one million individuals and raised more than $500 million from the private sector to empower the poor.
On January 22nd, 2008, Mr. Bryant was appointed by then President George W. Bush as vice-chairman of the bi-partisan U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy. Vice chairman until January, 2010, Mr. Bryant proudly served under the historic presidency of the Honorable Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States.
Are you ready to hear what Mr. Bryant has to say this Saturday at the conference?
ASCEND Act | Speak | Create | Empower | Network | Develop
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Dr. Kendra King on Leadership at the ASCEND Leadership Conference Saturday
Dr. Kendra King will provide the keynote address on Leadership at the First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference for Younger Women this Saturday, March 26th. We want you to get to know Dr. King before you meet her Saturday. Hold on to your seats this woman is so awesome that she will blow you away!
Dr. Kendra A. King is a sought-after political thinker and commentator on political and spiritual leadership, Hip Hop politics and culture, African-American politics, the Black church, and leadership training and development. She is an Associate Professor of Politics at Oglethorpe University and the Director of the Rich Foundation Urban Program. Dr. King is an author or co-author of two books and nearly 10 articles. In 2009, Dr. King published two book chapters: "Let's Get It Started" in Service-Learning With Government Partners (Jossey-Bass Publishing Company, 2009) and For Us, By Us: Marginalized Groups Need To Take Back Hip Hop for the book, Justice in America (Kendall-Hunt Publishing, 2009).
She is also a very passionate and grounded public speaker. In 2008, she was praised for her ability to, “add insight, vision, and wisdom as well as hold her own,” as the only female voice on the 2008, “Watch This” Election Panel which included the Honorable Andrew Young, Congressman Hank Johnson, and Bishop Eddie L. Long. The event was hosted by CNN.
In addition to professional work, Dr. King devotes time to community service. Most notably, she was appointed as the Director of the Rich Foundation Urban Leadership Program, an umbrella organization on the Oglethorpe University campus which helps to attract, maintain and develop leaders. She has served as faculty advisor and mentor to several campus-wide organizations and students. She has served as a member of the Faculty Council and the Academic Program Committee in service to her colleagues.
ASCEND Act | Speak | Create | Empower | Network | Develop
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Make a Switch Today to Support the ASCEND Leadership Conference
We're only a few days away from the exciting, energy-packed First Annual ASCEND Leadership Conference for Younger Women from 9:00am to 4:00pm at 103 West in Buckhead.
We want to see who supports the mission and vision of the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) and our conference this Saturday. So today we're asking that all friends and members of YWTF-ATL switch their profile pictures and icons on their social media sites to our conference logo and cheer us on all the way through Saturday.
Will you do it? Will you help to support us, our mission, and this very important conference? Show us your love and switch those pics!
We want to see who supports the mission and vision of the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) and our conference this Saturday. So today we're asking that all friends and members of YWTF-ATL switch their profile pictures and icons on their social media sites to our conference logo and cheer us on all the way through Saturday.
Will you do it? Will you help to support us, our mission, and this very important conference? Show us your love and switch those pics!
ASCEND Act | Speak | Create | Empower | Network | Develop
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
103 West, Atlanta
Visit youngerwomenatlanta.org to learn more!
Monday, March 21, 2011
Check out the ASCEND Leadership Conference Speakers
In five days, Saturday March 26th, the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter (YWTF-ATL) will host its First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference at 103 West from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in Buckhead.
Although we shared information with you about some of the speakers, we want you to see and experience a little of what and whom YWTF-ATL is bringing to motivate you to Act Speak Create Empower Network Develop. Take a peek at three of our speakers...
The Empowerment Keynote speaker will be Q100's very own, Melissa Carter, DJ and Co-Host of The Bert Show.
The Leadership Keynote speaker will be Dr. Kendra King, Author, Professor and Political Thinker
Opening Remarks will be delivered by John Hope Bryant the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc.
If these three powerful and inspirational individuals have you beyond excited, wait until we highlight the Roundtable Speakers who are ready to share with you what they know about Career Advancement and Management, Entrepreneurship, Work Life Balance, Political Leadership, Advocacy and Community Organizing, and Organizational Leadership.
Trust us when we say, "You don't want to miss the ASCEND Leadership Conference for Younger Women"
Although we shared information with you about some of the speakers, we want you to see and experience a little of what and whom YWTF-ATL is bringing to motivate you to Act Speak Create Empower Network Develop. Take a peek at three of our speakers...
The Empowerment Keynote speaker will be Q100's very own, Melissa Carter, DJ and Co-Host of The Bert Show.
Opening Remarks will be delivered by John Hope Bryant the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE and Bryant Group Companies, Inc.
If these three powerful and inspirational individuals have you beyond excited, wait until we highlight the Roundtable Speakers who are ready to share with you what they know about Career Advancement and Management, Entrepreneurship, Work Life Balance, Political Leadership, Advocacy and Community Organizing, and Organizational Leadership.
Trust us when we say, "You don't want to miss the ASCEND Leadership Conference for Younger Women"
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
ASCEND Conference Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2011
Press Contact: Natasha L. Foreman, MBA, Communications and Marketing Director
YWTF-ATL Hosts its First Leadership Conference for Younger Women in Atlanta on March 26
Conference features keynote addresses by Author, Professor and Political Thinker Dr. Kendra King
and DJ Melissa Carter of Q100’s The Bert Show
ATLANTA-- The first annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Younger Women’s Leadership Conference produced by the Younger Women’s Task Force Atlanta Metro Chapter (YWTF-ATL) is set to take place on Saturday, March 26, 2011 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the 103 West venue located at 103 West Paces Ferry Rd in Buckhead Atlanta.
Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO, John Hope Bryant will commence the conference with opening remarks. In the morning, Q100’s The Bert Show cast member, Melissa Carter will lead an address on women’s empowerment. Author, political thinker, and professor, Dr. Kendra King will deliver a special keynote address on women’s leadership in the afternoon.
“We are convening this conference , the first of its kind, for younger women and by younger women in Atlanta to unite, empower, and educate younger women about issues that matter most to them,” says Terica Scott, YWTF-ATL Chapter Director.
In addition, the conference six roundtable discussions on the following topics:
- Career Advancement by Career Coach, Tiffany Branch of Branch Consulting LLC
- Entrepreneurial Endeavors with Entrepreneur Dana Eason of Dana Eason Photography and Independent Consultant, Irina Ratner of Mary Kay Cosmetics
- Work Life Balance by Executive Coach and Holistic Lifestyle Strategist, Naya Powell of Spa Utopia and Utopia Living
- Political Leadership by Political Strategist, Stacey Chavis of StaceyChavis.com
- Advocacy and Community Organizing with Community Advocacy and Engagement Consultant, Erica Pines of EricaPines.com and Carry Smith, Policy and Advocacy Director with YWTF-ATL
- Organizational Leadership with YWTF-ATL Chapter Director, Terica Scott
Bryant and King will be on hand to sign copies of recently published books following their presentations.
YWTF-ATL will recognize three younger women who have made outstanding contributions in community service, policy and advocacy, and business and career with Younger Women Leaders Awards. At the end of the conference, YWTF-ATL will host a special launch party of the new Younger Women's Network, the official networking arm of the chapter featuring gourmet dessert, networking, and music.
“We have assembled a line-up of impressive leaders to deliver a world class inspiring and empowering experience to younger women in Atlanta so that they may translate, transform, and improve systems, policies, and cultural imperatives,” adds Scott.
The conference proceeds will support chapter programs and initiatives. To purchase tickets, please visit ascendyoungerwomen.eventbrite.com or visit the conference Web site at youngerwomenatlanta.org.
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Mission: Established in 2009, the purpose of YWTF-ATL is to translate, transform, and improve systems, policies, and cultural imperatives to create, promote, and sustain an empowering, enriching, and enterprising community for young women aged 20-39 who live and work in the Atlanta area.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Find Your Voice Tomorrow at Toco Hills Library
Don't forget to join the Younger Women's Task Force Atlanta Chapter tomorrow, Saturday, March 12th from 10:30am -12:00pm at the Toco Hills Library as we host our March chapter meeting and a special presentation -- Finding Your Voice Workshop; teaching women how to put their best foot forward and present with pizzazz.
Trust us when we say, you don't want to miss this!
Toco Hills Library
1282 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4404
Decatur, GA 30033
404.679.4404
Tickets are still available for the First Annual A.S.C.E.N.D. Leadership Conference for Younger Women
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