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The Accidental Feminist

May 6, 2013 By elinwaldal 2 Comments

Sisterhood conceptually is a bond between women. A bond where we celebrate each others unique perspectives and stand united in a state of shared solidarity. It could be said that to obtain sisterhood is simple. Surround yourself with likeminded women–voila–the bond is there. But really that mindset only trivializes the intention of sisterhood. The power […]

Filed Under: Women's Issues Tagged With: Feminist Movement, Sisterhood, Women

Where do we go from here: a look at The Grammy’s and the music collaboration between Rihanna and Chris Brown

Feb 22, 2012 By elinwaldal 1 Comment

Many people are focused on the collaboration between Chris Brown and Rihanna—but for a moment I would like to step back in time and redirect our attention to the underlying message which was sent when the decision was made to spotlight Chris Brown at The Grammy’s. Ken Ehrlich—the Executive producer of The Grammy’s said the […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Chris Brown, Domestic Violence, Forgiveness, Grammys, Rihanna, Teenagers, Victim Bame

What we choose to forget

Feb 15, 2012 By elinwaldal 4 Comments

Is it just me or do we American’s have the shortest memories on the planet? February 8, 2009 may not ring a bell for you… but I’d like to share a story and maybe after you finish reading it, you will understand what I mean about what we choose to forget… Her fists slammed onto […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Chris Brown, Grammys, Rihanna, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

We should be outraged

Oct 13, 2011 By elinwaldal Leave a Comment

  8 killed in Southern California salon shooting I learned of this tragedy from my friend Marissa. Marissa works countless hours providing education to individuals about domestic violence. She contacted me while I was driving north to Orange County-her devastation rang through the phone receiver.  Her words remain solidly in my mind, “We need to create legislation that makes […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Domestic Violence, Murder, tragedy

What’s WRONG with this PICTURE

Sep 3, 2011 By elinwaldal 3 Comments

We were away for the majority of the summer—and for the most part—I was unplugged. Now home—reengaged with all that our world spits out on a daily basis I have to say this week has left me feeling syphoned, depleted…but not defeated. Bait and outrage still abound… I can’t stop wondering what would happen if […]

Filed Under: Women's Health & Wellness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Sexualization, Violence Against Women

Walk A Mile In Her Shoes

Oct 1, 2010 By elinwaldal 3 Comments

I can think of no better way to kick off the Domestic Violence Awareness Month then to take part in a fund raiser that benefits victims of domestic violence!

Filed Under: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness, Women's Issues Tagged With: Abuse Prevention, Domestic Violence Awareness, Elimination of Violence Against Women, Men Against Violence, Prevention, Walk A Mile In Her Shoes, Women

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