It's Been A Long Time...

Hey ya'll! So we haven't blogged for a minute and we apologize! One of the main reasons we've been away, is because we honestly want to start hearing from more of our b-girls! It's great that the homegirls have something to say, but we're older and you might not always agree with what we have to say. So instead of having the blog filled with a posts speaking to teens and just reflecting on our issues, we decided to take a little break.

Well, good news! That' all about to change. B-Girls, Inc recently started L.O.L, an after school program focused on love and literacy and soon the blog will feature posts from the b-girls in the program. We're also putting out an official call for teen editors. We'd love to hear what's going on in your schools, communities, and your lives period! Need any advice? Yup, we're gearing up for an "Ask a B-Girl" column too!

So seeking more b-girls to write for us is just one of the reasons, we've been M.I.A. Another reason is because we were focusing a lot of attention on our first event. Be Beautiful, Be Smart commemorated National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (May 4th) and was held this past Saturday, April 30th at The Connection, 4321 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, Illinois. When I tell you we had so much fun at this event!!! Seriously, it was a blast.

B-Girls, Inc hosted a workshop about sex education and avoiding spur of the moment behavior. We even put on an impromptu mini-performance! The Red Pump Project led a dope interactive workshop getting the girls involved and emphasizing peer mentoring training skills or what we like to call "peer-to-peer" mentoring, which is our positive spin on peer pressure. We'll have a full event recap for you soon!

So we've definitely been moving and shaking things up. We hope to never be away from the blog this long again! In the meantime we also have other ways for you to keep in touch with us! Follow us on Twitter, Tumblr or "Like" our Facebook page!

Talk to you soon!

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WCGI – 3/10/10 Co-founders Karyn Brianne Watkins and Luvvie Ajayi appeared on WGCI radio in Chicago with radio personalities Leon Rogers, Tony Scofield, and Nina.

NBC Chicago – 3/10/10 The Red Pump Project celebrates their one year anniversary on NBC Channel 5 Morning News in Chicago with anchor Zoraida Sambolin.

WBBM-TV Chicago – 3/9/10 The Red Pump Project was given a spotlight on WBBM-TV (CBS) Chicago.

WGN-TV – 3/9/10 The Red Pump Project was given a spotlight on WGN Television. Red Pump co-founder Luvvie Ajayi was also interviewed on WGN Radio.

Chicago Sun-Times – 3/9/10 view article Red pumps help bring attention to AIDS Women are encouraged to wear red shoes Wednesday. Get out those red shoes Wednesday. A pair of Chicago-based bloggers have found a novel way to bring attention to National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Their Red Pump Project encourages folks to rock their most fierce red footwear Wednesday. In addition, they've gotten dozens of ambassadors across the country to host awareness events -- from open mics to races -- this month.

AIDS.gov – 3/9/10 view article Taking Action to Respond to HIV and AIDS Among Women and Girls Organizers in communities across the country are using online and in-person strategies to get the word out about NWGHAAD. In Chicago, The Red Pump Project  is asking bloggers to write about the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls as part of the annual “Rock the Red Pump”  campaign. And they are hosting a fashion show  to honor HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis-Thornton. In keeping with their mission to initiate conversation and spread awareness, The Red Pump Project will also launch a Twitter discussion  on March 10th about women and HIV/AIDS using the #redpump.

People’s World – 3/9/10 view article Female HIV activists to show off their red pumps More than 100 events are scheduled nationwide tomorrow for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, including several here to empower people to address the issue. Luvvie Ajayi is the co-founder of The Red Pump Project, a national HIV/AIDS awareness group that has organized several hundred bloggers to write about HIV/AIDS awareness tomorrow. The group has asked bloggers to post its "Rock the Red Pump" logo with their stories. The symbol represents the strength and courage of the women fighting HIV/AIDS and of those impacted by the disease.

WGN News – 3/9/10 view article Red pump Wednesday to raise HIV/AIDS awareness Ladies, get out those red high heels. A pair of Chicago-based bloggers have found a way to bring attention to National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day--it's called The Red Pump Project. Karyn of "The Fabulous Giver" and Luvvie of "Awesomely Luvvie" are encouraging women to rock their red footwear Wednesday, March 10...

Examiner.com – 3/2/10 view article Rock the Red Pump Local ambassadors needed for National Women and Girls HIV and AIDS Awareness The Red Pump Project, was founded a year ago on March 10, 2009 by 2 female bloggers, Karyn Brianne and Luvvie. The goal was to raise awareness amongst fellow bloggers about National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) that occurs annually on March 10. They are looking for people who would like to serve as local ambassadors. As of now, there are 30 ambassadors in 20 cities across the United States. In the state of Ohio, there is only an ambassador in Cincinnati leaving the rest of Ohio's cities, like here in Columbus, still in need of ambassadors.

Eventbrite – 2/18/10 view article The Red Pump Project: Great shoes for a great cause That initial “Rock the Red Pump” campaign was a smash success, taking even its founders by surprise. But what would they do next? “After March 10, everyone was asking, What now?” says Ajayi. They had attracted an engaged audience; now it was time to grow. So the pair decided to take their online presence into the real world, hosting a meetup in Chicago last June, followed by a “Cocktails and Conversation” event in December. Naturally, they took their dashing red pump with them: women are asked to show up at the fundraisers wearing their finest crimson heels.

Chicago Sun-Times – 2/15/10 view article Auto Show is geared to women Well aware that women drive family car-buying decisions, automakers and dealers at this year's Chicago Auto Show will work to appeal to them at the show's annual Women's Day on Tuesday at McCormick Place.Women attendees will be admitted to the show for $7 that day -- $4 off the $11 adult admission price. The day will feature information sessions and a focus on women's health.

Adria Richards – 2/15/10 Blogger Adria Richards talks briefly about why she "Rocks the Red Pump" for HIV/AIDS Awareness.

Huffington Post – 2/8/10 view article "Rockin' the Red Pump" for HIV/AIDS Awareness It is organizations like the Red Pump Project/The Red Project Collective that give me hope for the change against this epidemic that affects African American women and AIDS/HIV. Founded by Luvvie Ajayi and Karyn Brianne Watkins, The Red Pump Project is an organization based in Chicago, IL. The purpose behind this movement was to create and encourage dialogue about HIV/AIDS and raise the awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on minority girls and woman. These two young women also created The Red Pump Project for raising awareness among minority women because African-American and Latina women account for more than 80 percent of new AIDS cases in the United States.

Q City Metro – 12/5/09 view article DeVondia Roseborough wins Red Pump Award DeVondia Roseborough, head of the Rasberrirose Foundation, was given the first annual Red Pump Award for her efforts to educate teenage girls about the dangers and spread of HIV/AIDS. Roseborough, diagnosed with HIV in 2003, received the award Tuesday night from the Qcity chapter of the national Red Pump Project, an HIV/AIDS awareness group that focuses on women. The award was presented at a gala hosted by JSW Media Group.“The things she has done with her organization have been phenomenal,” JSW's Jameka Whitten said. “It really goes to the mission of the Red Pump Project.”

Examiner.com – 12/2/09 view article The Red Pump / Red Tie Affair There was something in the air at last night’s affair. Splashes of red sequined the crowd, and camera flashes added an extra sparkle. Culturally-center art drew thought and commanded attention. The who’s who of Charlotte’s prominent elite were in attendance. The smooth sounds of Jazz echoed outside the building as everyone enjoyed the live band, 5th and York, inside. This was the feeling at the Red Pump/Red Tie Affair, December 1, 2009; World AIDS Day. The benefit, honoring the Red Pump Project and its national efforts to bring about HIV/AIDS awareness and education, was the first RPP event in Charlotte, NC.

Mingleberry.com – 12/2/09 view article The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: A Stylish World AIDS Day Event Charlotte’s First Official Holiday Party of the Season Benefiting AIDS/HIV Awareness and Education. Ladies, are you ready to rock your sleekest pair of red stilettos? Guys, do you have just the right red tie to wow the crowd. JSW Media Group in association with The Red Pump Project is proud to host “The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: an evening of art, fashion, food and music to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009. This year’s gala will take place the evening of December 1, 2009 at the elegant Palmer Building (2601 East Seventh Street near Uptown Charlotte) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The night will feature an awards ceremony where author DeVondia Roseborough will be honored for her fearless commitment to community activism with the inaugural “Red Pump Award.”

RedEye – 12/2/09 On December 2, 2009, The Red Pump Project hosted "Say RED... Cocktails & Conversations" at AI Sushi Restaurant and Lounge in Chicago. The same day they were featured in RedEye Chicago Print edition on Page 2.

Celebrity Power Magazine – December 2009 view article The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair 2009- World AIDS Day Benefit JSW Media Group in association with The Red Pump Project hosted “The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair: an evening of art, fashion, food and music to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009.  The gala was held at the elegant Palmer Building (2601 East Seventh Street near Uptown Charlotte).

Charlotte Style Magazine – 11/10/09 view article The Red Pump / Red Tie Affair : A Benefit for The Red Pump Project In an effort to assist The Red Pump Project with its incredible mission, JSW Media Group will host The Red Pump/Red Tie Affair on December 1, 2009, which is World AIDS Day. This year’s gala will be a fashion-themed cocktail party, complete with live music and entertainment, as well as a silent auction, an art showcase and a “Rock The Red Pump” mini-runway show. We will honor prominent leaders in the community in their individual efforts to raise AIDS/HIV awareness and education with the inaugural “Red Pump” Awards.

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