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what a party! had a great time at the redpumpproject Rock the Red Fashion Show!
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what a party! had a great time at the redpumpproject Rock the Red Fashion Show!
so excited to be attending the Rock The Red Fashion Show! earrings: Kohls, 4.20 turtleneck: Banana Republic skirt: thrifted socks: Charlotte Russe, 8.00 jellies (picture 1): American Apparel, 15.00 red flats: Rebecca Minkoff, 99.99
Red Pump Project Fashion Show 2015
I am so blessed to be attending the 6th Annual Rock The Red Fashion Show! This is a great organization that spreads awareness about HIV. Also, check out my interview on Rock it Convo about my aspiration to be a designer and more! 💗
Love this list! It's diverse and these women are doing really cool work! Excerpt from the article's introduction:
There are 20 women in the Senate right now, the highest number ever in the history of the United States. Even New York Senator Kirsten Gillbrand says in her piece on the Huffington Post back in May said that “Women’s voices are not better than men’s, they’re different and the broader perspective that we bring often leads to better results.” Maybe because I’ve taken a special interest in it lately, but I’ve noticed a lot of women in the start-up world who are entrepreneurs and there’s quite a bit of crossover into creating programs for girls. Here are 10 women who are changing the face of the world and who are doing great things. Some you may know and some may be new to you. Either way, I hope you check out their work and consider supporting the passionate causes they have worked toward.
The Glamorous Life (Glamoursode 11) The Fashion and Arts Humanity Fete!
The Red Pump Project® is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. Our mission is to promote HIV prevention through education, and open dialogue about the issues that surround sexual and reproductive health. We do work online and on the ground to motivate action and encourage dialogue about the effects of the disease.
Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)
Created by the Office of Women’s Health, NWGHAAD is recognized on March 10th of every year with the goal is of bringing women together to encourage dialogue and educate women and girls about the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic on our lives. Every 35 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. Though much progress has been made in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, women still represent 27 percent of all new AIDS diagnoses, with African-American women making up an overwhelming 66 percent of that number. In 2006, teen girls represented 39% of AIDS cases reported among 13–19 year-olds. Black teens represented 69% of cases reported among 13–19 year-olds; Latino teens represented 19%. These startling statistics are the driving force behind Red Pump's message.
On the evening of March 24, 2011, The Red Pump Project is having the 2nd annual “Rock the RED: Bold. Fashion. Awareness.” Fashion Show in commemoration of annual National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Rock the RED will also be a celebration of the 2nd anniversary of The Red Pump Project, which was founded in March 2009 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls. The event will begin with a “Happy Hour” at 6:00pm, and Rock the Red beginning promptly at 7:00pm. It will showcase the newest fashions by upcoming designers and boutiques from around the city. So join us for a fantastic evening where we bring together social justice and fashion to Rock the RED BOLDLY, FASHIONABLY while being AWARE of the impact of HIV/AIDS on our community.
For more information and to RSVP, go HERE
Awareness is Always in Style
Every girl loves a great pair of red pumps. They spice up any outfit, and are sure to make a bold fashion statement.
On March 10th, your red pumps are going to make much more than just a fashion statement. The Red Pump Project is an effort to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on women and girls.
Red Pump Project founders, Lovette Ajayi and Karyn Watkins, are both extremely passionate about their cause. Ajayi is a social media and web strategist with a passion for social justice. In 2009, when she partnered with Watkins, a healthcare and nonprofit communicator, the two created a fashionable way to spread the word about a very serious disease.
Watkins explains, “HIV is almost entirely preventable. If we ever want to nip this disease in the bud, we need more initiatives focused on education and conversation.”
The Red Pump Project’s “Rock the Pump” initiative asks bloggers to spread the word about HIV awareness day on their personal blogs. This year, the goal is to “rock” at least 500 blogs.
Women without blogs can still Rock the Pump by strutting their stuff in a pair of red pumps on March 10th. By wearing red pumps, you are showing your support for the thousands of women both directly and indirectly affected by HIV each day.
The mission is to promote HIV prevention through education about the issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health. Ajayi and Watkins were inspired to get conversation started on the awkward topic of HIV. They also place an emphasis on HIV testing for all women.
“I Rock the Red Pump because when HIV affects one, it affects us all. And red pumps are pretty fierce,” Ajayi says.
For more information about HIV, please visit http://www.aids.gov/.
If I rock my red pumps on March 10th, will you rock yours too?
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Information:
http://www.theredpumpproject.org/