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National Guard Youth Challenge Program

By Kim Brown-Taylor at June 20, 2010 | 8:37 pm | 1 Comments

As a former director of a program for alternative school teens, I experienced the process for placing a young lady into the Youth Challenge program at Ft. Stewart.  She was an 18 year old girl who was in the 9th grade. She made it clear that she did not want to stay in school until graduation.  Now let me make it clear that I think every student should stay in

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Youth and Mentoring Programs for African American Girls

By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 25, 2009 | 3:46 pm | 2 Comments

To build our resource listing of youth and mentoring programs for African American girls, I am asking for your help with providing information on clubs and organizations that focus on educating, empowering, and encouraging pre-teens and teenage girls.  I am also looking for churches that have  youth programs for girls that are open to non-members.  If you know

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Organizations and Clubs for Girls

By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 16, 2009 | 7:58 pm | 0 Comment

I want to thank all of the founders, directors, and staff of the organizations, clubs, youth and mentoring programs for girls who have joined our efforts to create a resource listing for the parents and readers who are seeking them out.  Having the opportunity to speak and communicate with many of you has been such a pleasure! I can hear your dedication and desire

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Lanay – Medical Malpractice Paralegal

By Kim Brown-Taylor at February 28, 2009 | 3:22 pm | 2 Comments

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present Lanay, an African American Professional  Woman and advocate for single African American mothers. Lanay is a Medical Malpractice Paralegal. In this role, she researches and prepares documents for attorneys who specialize in the Medical Field. Lanay is also a mother, author, and entrepreneur in the process of starting up a Non-Profit

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