The Non-governmental Organization that I came across was H.O.T.G.I.R.L.S, (Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc.) and it was very interesting. It is based in Atlanta. This Non-Profit Organization was founded by Dr. Carla Stokes on November 21, 2001 while she was in graduated school at the University of Michigan.
They described their commitment as follows:
"We are committed to defining what it means to be a 'hot girl ' for ourselves, while challenging sexualized and denigrating perceptions about black women and girls. In the words of the girls served by our program, "we're hot because we're on fire" (we are doing 'good in the hood' and promoting self-empowerment among marginalized girls of color....and we can't be stopped)."
I believe this organization is worth giving money to because of it's purpose. Here is an organization that is not trying to force a change in music or image of the African American young lady, but they are providing a different view or aspect of the "hip-hop" generation. In my opinon, they are giving these young ladies a chance to make a positive influence, not only on their own lives, but on other individuals, as well. I support this group, 100%. If you would like further information on this Organization, I encourage you to follow the link, below:
I believe this is a gender issue because if we need a specific group, just for young females to become young ladies, then something is wrong with the world we live in. It used to be that a "Community/village raises a child." I truly believed that. That's how my siblings and I grew up. I do know that this organization is a great step in a positive direction for young ladies and I support it in any way possible.
In Response to the readings, I wanted to comment on ONE statement that was enhanced throughout the chapter. "Privileged-class white women swiftly declared their "ownership" of the movement, placing working-class white women,poor white women and alll women of color in the position of followers." I believe this statement is true, but as I started thinking about it. When African Americans were mentioned they were referred to as "All Women of Color." Not the "working-class women of color" or the "poor Women of color," but ALL women of color. That just amazes me. There could have been anyone in that crowd that had the potential to maybe get the Women's Suffrage Movement going a little faster. You never know.I don't agree with many choices made, but I do understand it was a different time frame and different people. I just sometimes, sit back and wonder "What if?"
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