Thursday, October 4, 2012

Phenomenal Woman by Dr. Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me. 


Poem by Dr. Maya Angelou

Sunday, September 30, 2012

BELIEVHER: Nisa Harper

Name: Nisa

Age: 37

What three physical features do you love most about yourself that makes you feel beautiful?
Answer: Full Lips, Voice, and Skin


Tuesday, August 14, 2012

LET’S TALK: MY ENCOUNTER WITH THE THREE-OUNCE TUBE


Name: Aisha Koroma
Age: 26
The three body parts that I love are my EYES, LIPS, and definitely my SKIN TONE


Four years ago, I experienced stubborn acne breakouts. After months of experimenting with various beauty products, the bumps were gone, but the scars remained. Frustrated with the tiny dots on my face, I went hunting for a miracle product. Tried different things but nothing worked until a friend introduced me to a tiny little three-ounce tube. With no questions asked, I started using the product in the tube. Two weeks later I noticed the fading of my scars. Filled with excitement, I purchased another tube. Months later, not only did the scars disappear, my entire face was smooth and bright.


Loved what I saw so I was like “ummm, face is bright but the rest of my body isn't … How about using the “tube” on the rest o f my body.” A few weeks went by and saw minimal results. Then I upgraded to a “cocktail” of tubes and soap bars. With these cocktails came a ritual. Every morning and night, I glazed my body with a cloud of soap mixture followed by a polish tube twirl. A year later I went from being a 60% Hershey dark chocolate to a caramel milk chocolate.


I’ll admit, for a while, I fell in love with the “new me.” Then I took a closer look in the mirror one day and realized that I was still the same person but with a lighter/brighter complexion. Asked myself, “who is this ‘new girl?’ Is she any better than Aisha with the darker skin tone?” Answer, I was the same person with the same amount of melanin production. The only thing different was the increase levels of chemicals/toxins in my skin.


Had a moment and I said “STOP!!!” The color of my skin at that moment didn't make me any better of a person than I was nor did it bring me inner satisfaction. Difference: my skin was lighter. Bleaching my skin had no positive contribution to my personal well-being so I stopped intoxicating my beautiful dark skin with chemicals. Unlike others, I didn't just wake up one day and decided to become “yellow bone.” It was a process … Not a justified process, but something led to my encounter with the three-ounce tube.


As we try to educate others, it is necessary for us to trace and understand all roads that lead to a certain destination. Sometimes we fail to educate ourselves before educating others. When this occurs, you’ve intentionally displaced the significance of schooling. Ask, analyze, and understand before you teach/preach … Let’s get REAL … Bleaching your skin may change your perspective of what defines beauty, but it won’t change WHO you are … If there is a dissonance between what you see and what really exist, I urge you to dig deeper for a MERGE.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

Spring 2012 Graduation Season

CONGRATULATIONS, Spring 2012 Graduates!!!

Excellence and nothing less in your next path!







Reach for the stars, the sky is your limit!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

When you believe...

When you believe in yourself, the world will believe in you. Be You Always!

BElieve in YOUrself

Thursday, March 1, 2012

BCBM Tour (6B)

Presentation on February 27th on Eating Disorders Awareness in commemoration of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012


Thanks to:
Sabrina, O'Shaugnessy Hall Resident Advisor
Virginia Tech

Sunday, February 19, 2012

BCBM Tour (5B)

Presentation on February 16th with members of Mu Sigma Upsilon's T.I.A.R.A Interest Group at Virginia Tech.

Thank you to:
T.I.A.R.A Interest Group
Mu Sigma Upsilon
Virginia Tech

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

BCBM Tour (5A)

Join us tomorrow at Virginia Tech. Topics include Body Confident, Beautiful Me, eating disorder awareness, and many more!

Friday, February 3, 2012

Make it a habit!

The world would be boring if we all looked the same, so love and appreciate your uniqueness!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Make it a habit!

Look at the mirror and list 5 things you love about your body. Acknoledge new things everyday!