<![CDATA[Shirlene Alusa-Brown - Yahoo! Voices]]> en-us Copyright 2012 voices.yahoo.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 12 Feb 2012 06:45:14 EDT http://l.yimg.com/ck/siteimg/PP-voices.jpg http://voices.yahoo.com/ Voices <![CDATA[The 2nd Annual Tigerlily Foundation EmPOWER Ball]]> This annual fundraiser raises money for programs, that allow them to educate young women (15 - 40) about their breast health and lend support to young women living with Stage 4 breast cancer and beyond.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Apr 13, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/the-2nd-annual-tigerlily-foundation-8285393.html <![CDATA[8 Hot African Designers]]> African designs are beginning to hit the runways but their designers aren't so well known. Here are 8 hot designers who are flying under the radar.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Apr 12, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/8-hot-african-designers-8278229.html <![CDATA[Frozen Ice-cream, Yogurt and Other Delightful Cold Goodies]]> Columbia, MD has some great frozen desserts that are guaranteed to delight anyone with a sweet tooth.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Apr 08, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/frozen-icecream-yogurt-other-delightful-8250433.html <![CDATA[Kirk Franklin - Hello Fear]]> Kirk Franklin's latest album walks through his fears and the triumph of facing them.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Apr 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/kirk-franklin-hello-fear-8242559.html <![CDATA[Leopard Rock Lodge Provides Access to Beautiful Country in Meru, Kenya]]> Discover the culture of the Boran people, view the teeming birdlife, enjoy some professional fishing, and eat breakfast a stone's throw from wildlife.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Mar 18, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/leopard-rock-lodge-provides-access-8091376.html <![CDATA[Rusinga Island Lodge - a Jewel in Lake Victoria]]> Rusinga Island Lodge is surrounded by beautiful scenery, faces a massive lake, provides a great spa experience, and offers organic meals.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rusinga-island-lodge-jewel-lake-7987750.html <![CDATA[Rondo Retreat - a Sanctuary in the Middle of the Kakamega Rainforest]]> Retreat into a nature haven and view some of the most exotic and rare species of butterflies, birds and monkeys.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Mar 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/rondo-retreat-sanctuary-middle-7994610.html <![CDATA[Green October Volume Six - Celebrating Contemporary Nigerian Artists]]> Every year Tribe X Entertainment provides a free download of Nigerian artists who provide some of the hottest contemporary music on the African continent.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Feb 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/green-october-volume-six-celebrating-7907148.html <![CDATA[Taste Restaurant and Lounge - Bringing West African Taste to the DC Metro Area]]> Taste Restaurant and Lounge provide sumptuous West African food and music for the local DC crowd in northeast Washington DC.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Feb 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/taste-restaurant-lounge-bringing-7906864.html <![CDATA[Homeless World Cup to Be Held in Paris, France]]> This event helps provide dignity for homeless people using competitive soccer as the vehicle.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Feb 15, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeless-world-cup-held-paris-7863800.html <![CDATA[Get Milk from Your Cookies]]> Milkmaker cookies help breastfeeding moms increase their milk production.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Feb 11, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/get-milk-cookies-7834388.html <![CDATA[Celebrate with African Underground at the National Museum of African Art]]> This phenomenal art party features Brazilian cocktails, samba performances, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, courtesy of DJ Adrian Loving, and DJ Munch.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Feb 07, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/celebrate-african-underground-7801138.html <![CDATA[Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker Host the Hennessy Black BET Honors After-event Party at the Park]]> The Park at 14th in Washington DC was host to some very recognizable names in the entertainment industry.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Jan 21, 2011

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/boris-kodjoe-nicole-ari-parker-7669262.html <![CDATA[Nollywood Stars to Come to Washington DC]]> The Washington DC metro area is about to meet some of the largest stars in Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Nov 29, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/nollywood-stars-come-washington-7268408.html <![CDATA[Oumou Sangare to Perform in New York]]> Oumou Sangare, a towering 6-foot tall lady with a beautiful face, and voice to match, is a seasoned artist with a devoted following around the world.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Nov 14, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/oumou-sangare-perform-york-7190526.html <![CDATA[Pink Boa Nights]]> Grab a pink boa and mingle with DC's fun and philanthropic, while creating awareness for young women and breast cancer. Listen to celebrities share their personal experience with breast cancer.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Oct 25, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/pink-boa-nights-7042528.html <![CDATA[Capital Jazz Festival]]> The Capital Jazz Festival brings the most exciting jazz musicians to the Baltimore/DC metro area. This year's multi-stage music event includes Mint Condition, Kenny G, The Brand New Heavies, Brian Culbertson, Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Labelle, Basia.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: May 28, 2010

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/capital-jazz-festival-6068502.html <![CDATA[African Entertainment and Fashion Gaining Ground]]> Africa offers a smorgasbord of inspiration as people seek to broaden their creative horizons.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: May 15, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/african-entertainment-fashion-gaining-3314696.html <![CDATA[Homeless Shelters for Expectant Mothers and Mothers with Children]]> Homeless shelters are not very safe places for expectant women and mothers with children so here are resources to shelters specifically for them.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Mar 19, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/homeless-shelters-expectant-mothers-2909533.html <![CDATA[Chris Brown and Rihanna: The Case of Domestic Violence]]> Chris Brown's attack on Rihanna was so violent that she looked like she had been in a car accident.

Contributor: Shirlene Alusa-Brown
Published: Mar 12, 2009

]]> http://voices.yahoo.com/chris-brown-rihanna-case-2834245.html