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Nichelle Mitchem
United States
Capacity Building, Sharing Lessons Learned, Rekindling Passion
Interests: The empowerment of women and children as well as their advocates.
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Erasing Hate: The Byron Widner Story
Redemption Song Former skinhead, Byron Widner, illustrated his hate through a series of derogatory tattoos all over his body. However, with the assistance of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), he was able to “leave the white power movement” and get rid of his inked imprints as said by the... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Nichelle Mitchem
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Urge Your Members of Congress to Support Background Checks
Gun violence in America has reached epidemic proportions. The evening news is inundated with tragic stories of children, youth, and adults that have lost their lives to gun violence across our nation. Whether on the streets of Baltimore or in the privacy of their homes, gun violence has taken the... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Nichelle Mitchem
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House Blocked Paycheck Fairness Act Vote
Late last week, the United States House of Representatives blocked a vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. This was a blow to all of people who have worked so hard on policies to help close the wage gap in pay for men and women. But it’s not over yet. There... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Help Fight Childhood Hunger
America’s children need your help to fight for funding for much needed feeding programs. The US House and Senate are making decisions about funding for hunger-relief programs.Hunger in America is pervasive. Food security is necessary to lead a productive, healthy, and active life. It has been reported that more than... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Silent Saviours
Given their sacrifices for our nation, the number of veterans that are either homeless or at risk of homelessness is as my grandmother would say “a sin and a shame”. Here in the United Sates there approximately 1.5 million veterans that are at risk of homelessness due to poverty, lack... Continue reading
Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Equal Pay Day 2013
Equal Pay Day 2013 is fast approaching. April 9, 2013 is Equal Pay Day. According to 9 to 5, for the first time in many years, the weekly earnings gap is widening for all women. As a result, this year’s Equal Pay Day is even more important than usual. To... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Bullying Online Has Led To The Loss Of Life
With the growing prevalence of the Internet and online social networks, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, and cyber harassment have become ever growing phenomena. For some, it took the tragic deaths of countless victims such as Phoebe Prince, Hope Witsell, Ryan Halligan, Tiffany Barwick, Tyler Clementi, and Megan Meier to bring... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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National Women Build Week 2013
National Women Build Week is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity which challenges women to devote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing. National Women Build Week brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Maryland Repeals Death Penalty
This month, Maryland became the sixth state in six years to repeal the death penalty. With that said, the total number of states that have abolished capital punishment is now eighteen (18). For years, Maryland’s Governor, Martin O’Malley has championed the repeal of death penalty in his state. After signing... Continue reading
Posted Mar 31, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Say No To The Ryan Budget Plan
This week, the Congress will vote on the Ryan budget plan. Ryan’s Budget Plan severely and disproportionately cuts programs for hungry and poor people. Poverty in America not only affects the millions of people who are deprived of the common necessities to live, but it also affects the idea of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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The Impact on Children Being Raised In Single Parent Families
Parents play an integral role in the development of their children either directly or indirectly. In recognition of the important roles played by parents in the lives of their children, we honor and celebrate mothers in the month of May on Mother’s Day and fathers in the month of June... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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“Who is Caring for an Ever Increasing Number of Our Nation’s Poorest Children?”
In the United States, child abuse and/or neglect are growing public health issues. The few cases of abuse and/or neglect which appear in the press are only a small part of this pressing public health issue. Many assert that a notable portion of the child abuse cases are not reported... Continue reading
Posted Mar 10, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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The Sequesters Impact on Children Youth and Families in Crisis
Children and families across our nation are being affected by sequester and by the failure of Congress and the Obama Administration to come to an agreement on how to restructure cuts that allowed eighty-five (85) billion dollars in automatic cuts to take effect last week. The impact of the cuts... Continue reading
Posted Mar 6, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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No Resting Place: Violence At Home & Violence In The Streets
The month of March has long been recognized as Women’s History Month. Domestic violence continues to pose a clear and present danger for women and girls. To highlight that fact here are some alarming facts shared on the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s website: “Almost one-third of female homicide victims... Continue reading
Posted Mar 5, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Sequester…Anyone....?
Question of the Day: Will a budget deal be reached in Washington or have Republican leaders decided to continue to hold the nation’s health and well-being hostage by failing to reach an agreement with Democrats on the budget? Republicans led the charge to defeat a Democratic plan that would have... Continue reading
Posted Mar 1, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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US House Passes VAWA 2013
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) released the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage (286-138) of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: “NCADV is overjoyed by the outcome of today’s House of Representatives decisive vote to pass an inclusive Violence Against Women Act... Continue reading
Posted Feb 28, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 House Vote
This week, the United States House of Representatives Committee on Rules is scheduled to consider an amended version of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013. S. 47 originated in the Senate and passed overwhelmingly with bipartisan support (78-12) on February 12, 2013. The National Coalition... Continue reading
Posted Feb 26, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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International Women’s Day 2013
International Women’s Day is fast approaching. Each year, March 8th is recognized as International Women’s Day. In some countries, International Women’s Day is an official holiday. Let these celebrations listed below from around the world — whether they involve cupcakes or lipstick or protest — inspire how you commemorate International... Continue reading
Posted Feb 25, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Passport to Progress
SAVE THE DATE Event:Passports to Progress Passports to Progress Join the International Center for Research on Women on the eve of International Women’s Day for its first Passports to Progress event in support of its new campaign, Turning Point: Changing the Course for Adolescent Girls Worldwide. A diverse panel of... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
March is National Women’s History Month. Each year, in honor of National Women’s History Month, March is filled with workshops and conferences that highlight the accomplishments of women in various facets of life such as science, literature, government, and medicine. The 2013 National Women’s History Month theme, Women Inspiring Innovation... Continue reading
Posted Feb 17, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Activism and Scholarship: A Conference Honoring Amy Swerdlow and Gerda Lerner
Activism and Scholarship: A Conference Honoring Amy Swerdlow and Gerda Lerner 15th Annual Women’s History Conference at Sarah Lawrence College DATE: March 1-2, 2013 FEE: Free and Open to the Public LOCATION: Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY March is Women’s History Month. This March, Sarah Lawrence College will be hosting... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Hasbro Community Action Hero Award
The Hasbro Community Action Hero Award recognizes outstanding young volunteers who show that you are never too young to make a difference in your local or global community. Hasbro Children’s Fund and generationOn will celebrate five young people, between the ages of 5 and 18, for their extraordinary community service... Continue reading
Posted Feb 15, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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International Violence Against Women and Girls Conference
Advocates from all over the country are joining together to persuade some of the country’s most powerful leaders that we as a nation need to put a stop to violence against women. If protecting women and girls from abuse and brutality is an issue that you care about, there is... Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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US Senate Passes the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
US Senate Passes the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization The Senate worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2013, S. 47. The Senate bill incorporates input gathered from more than 2,000 victim advocacy groups, service providers and criminal justice professionals. The... Continue reading
Posted Feb 13, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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Violence Against Women Act Action in the Senate
Not all homes provide a safe haven. For the victims of domestic violence, home is a place where hearts and lives are broken. Family violence spares no one. The partner who is battered and the children who watch, or who themselves may be abused, all suffer. Their physical and emotional... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2013 at Nichelle Mitchem
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