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Shaunè Hawkins Langston – Attorney & Counselor at Law

By Kim Brown-Taylor at May 2, 2009 | 9:08 am | 6 Comments

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present  Mrs. Shaunè Hawkins Langston, a wife, mother of three, sister, daughter and an attorney who will be opening her own firm, The Langston Law Firm, on June 1, 2009.   In her own words, this is her story:   I grew up in Charlotte, NC and I always had a gift for reading and writing (note, I wasn't too comfortable with math though). 

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Jasmine Alexis – District of Columbia

By Kim Brown-Taylor at April 24, 2009 | 10:06 pm | 3 Comments

Afro Puffs and Ponytails present Jasmine Alexis,  Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008, as our newest High Achiever. Jasmine Alexis, Miss Teen District of Columbia 2008 is an eighteen year old senior and honor roll student attending Keystone National High School.  A member of the National Society of High School Scholars, winner of a National English Merit Award and

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Linda – Newport News, VA

By Kim Brown-Taylor at March 22, 2009 | 2:32 pm | 7 Comments

Our High Achiever for this week is Linda of Newport News Virginia.  She has been selected due to her wonderful attitude and her strong commitment to succeed despite her circumstances. Linda is a resilient and high spirited high school sophomore with a heart of gold surrounded by a strong impenetrable protective covering. I have had the opportunity to spend time

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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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