Empowerment… What Is It?

Empowerment… What Is It? Empowerment… what is it?  It is defined as: “Authority or power given to someone to do something.”I believe each of us have our own unique definition of this meaning based on our own life experiences.  I know I pride myself on supporting - holding a

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Why Advocacy Matters

Why Advocacy Matters Why is it important to advocate for others?  First, I think it is important to know what advocacy is and why people and organizations advocate for others, and sometimes even places and/or things.  Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause, idea or policy

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Education is the Ultimate Empowerment

Education is the Ultimate Empowerment “So, you’re telling me that I, a woman, can stand, toe-to-toe, eye-to-eye, with any man, anywhere?  That I have the right and ability to do that?”  The beautiful woman’s eyes flashed at me, in challenge and incredulity. “Yes” I said

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