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NFL professional athlete Devon Still shares his life and on-the-field success strategies through his life-coaching website, Still in the Game. "I'm still standing because I understand that, as long as I am alive, I'm still in the game."
The nation rallied Devon Still as he lovingly supported his daughter Leah's courageous battle with a rare form of pediatric cancer. After Leah, "beat up cancer," they created the Still Strong Foundation to give grants to families affected by childhood cancers. "We want them to spend less time worrying about non-medical bills, like mortgages and utilities, and more time supporting their child to a victorious fight against cancer."
IMARA Woman Magazine Feature Articles
Faith Conquers Grief: A Congregation and Community Forgives, Heals, and Creates a Lasting Legacy (Cover Story)
South Carolina and the nation will forever mourn the June 17 night when one of the state's own would mercilessly massacre nine African-American Emanuel AME parishioners in Charleston, SC. "Watching people come together....this level of dignity, grace, and compassion is rarely found...."
IMARA Woman's 15-Year Staying Power: Positive Platforms Educate, Inspire, and Empower South Carolina Communities (Cover Story)
IMARA Woman magazine co-founders Paul and Wendy Brawley channel their dreams into community action. Mixing heartfelt determination and social commitment, Paul and Wendy have firmly rooted IMARA Woman Magazine deep in South Carolina soil.... “Somebody needed to start a magazine showcasing local successes, highlighting people of color. I asked Paul, ‘Why can’t we do it?’”
IMARA Woman's 15-Year Staying Power: Positive Platforms Educate, Inspire, and Empower South Carolina Communities (Cover Story)
IMARA Woman magazine co-founders Paul and Wendy Brawley channel their dreams into community action. Mixing heartfelt determination and social commitment, Paul and Wendy have firmly rooted IMARA Woman Magazine deep in South Carolina soil.... “Somebody needed to start a magazine showcasing local successes, highlighting people of color. I asked Paul, ‘Why can’t we do it?’”
The Love Goddess Heals, Energizes, and Inspires from Center Stage
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Silky "souljazz" artist Cheri Maree channels an old school, new school, sophisticated sound that's reminiscent of renaissance jazz and soulful rhythm and blues from back in the day. She's shared the stage with grammy-winning artists Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Brian McKnight. "Music helps us to move through challenges and make positive changes in our lives."
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Silky "souljazz" artist Cheri Maree channels an old school, new school, sophisticated sound that's reminiscent of renaissance jazz and soulful rhythm and blues from back in the day. She's shared the stage with grammy-winning artists Patti LaBelle, Al Jarreau, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Brian McKnight. "Music helps us to move through challenges and make positive changes in our lives."
Olympic Gold Medalist Stays Fit On and Off the Track
Monique Hennagan, second leg of the gold medal winning 4x400-meter relay team at the Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, chats about her road to the gold. "Winning the gold medal for the United States was a great moment."
Kimberly Aiken Cockerham: Life After the Crown
Kimberly Aiken, the youngest person to win Miss America, reflects on her historic title and her future. "My year as Miss America really helped me to grow up."
Janice Huff: Today Show Meteorologist Reflects on Road to Rockefeller Plaza
Janice Huff shares her road to Today Show success, delivering flavorful forecasts of sunshine, rain, and natural disasters. "You have to have a passion for your career, and not let it be all about the money."
Angie Stone: No More Rain in Her Cloud
Grammy-nominated soulstress Angie Stone reflects on her 'mirror concerts' in her hometown of Columbia, SC, to taking the music world by storm. "I see myself doing movies and theater work."
Grammy-nominated soulstress Angie Stone reflects on her 'mirror concerts' in her hometown of Columbia, SC, to taking the music world by storm. "I see myself doing movies and theater work."
Jacqueline Rhinehart: Promoting Urban Music's Groove
Classy marketing wunderkind emphasizes hard work, perseverance, and passion along the road to success. "Just be the best at your gig - figure out something new to do...and you will eventually be a success."
Classy marketing wunderkind emphasizes hard work, perseverance, and passion along the road to success. "Just be the best at your gig - figure out something new to do...and you will eventually be a success."
Dr. Ronald Rhames: Midlands Tech Alum Leads Alma Mater
Dr. Ronald Rhames embodies the Midlands Technical College promise to students that, "You can get anywhere from here," making history as the first alumni and African American to helm South Carolina's third largest technical college that educates approximately 18,000 students annually across six campuses. "I see hope and optimism in the graduates as I shake their hands and give them their degrees."
Dr. Ronald Rhames embodies the Midlands Technical College promise to students that, "You can get anywhere from here," making history as the first alumni and African American to helm South Carolina's third largest technical college that educates approximately 18,000 students annually across six campuses. "I see hope and optimism in the graduates as I shake their hands and give them their degrees."
Sister Act: History-Making Sumter Siblings Head South Carolina State Agencies
Sylvia Murray and Valarie Williams are the only African-American sisters to simultaneously head two state agencies, proactively tackling and positively impacting key statewide issues - juvenile justice and affordable housing. The sisters agree persistence pays off. "Do whatever it takes to follow your life's goal. Don't ever let someone tell you what you can't do. Be prepared and press on."
Sylvia Murray and Valarie Williams are the only African-American sisters to simultaneously head two state agencies, proactively tackling and positively impacting key statewide issues - juvenile justice and affordable housing. The sisters agree persistence pays off. "Do whatever it takes to follow your life's goal. Don't ever let someone tell you what you can't do. Be prepared and press on."
Erika Battle: Junior Golfer Destined for Greatness
Heavily recruited junior golfer Erika Battle encourages young girls to consider "...teeing up. I hope when other black females see me out there, they think about giving golf a try."
Heavily recruited junior golfer Erika Battle encourages young girls to consider "...teeing up. I hope when other black females see me out there, they think about giving golf a try."
Press Releases
"Fatherless Girls Summit Will Help Heal Wounds and Redefine Lives" -- Global life strategist Angela Carr Patterson kicked off her first Fatherless Girls Summit in Columbia, SC.
"Fatherless Girls Summit Will Help Heal Wounds and Redefine Lives" -- Global life strategist Angela Carr Patterson kicked off her first Fatherless Girls Summit in Columbia, SC.
Join "The Longest Day" Bike Ride to Support Alzheimer's Research -- Local Raleigh, N.C., effort to raise funding, support and awareness for the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
"Medifast Releases Results Highlighting Weight Loss Plan Success" -- Medifast, Inc., a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced published clinical studies demonstrating weight loss effectiveness of two Medifast meal plans.
Speakers Bureau Profiles and Bios
Devon Still - NFL Athlete and Entrepreneur
Cheri Maree - International Recording Artist
News Articles
Budding Junior Golfer Wins Local Qualifier
Eight-year-old Tyler Spriggs takes second place in the 7-9 age division at the 2013 National Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship local qualifier in Richmond, Va.
Hampton University Alumni Magazine Profiles
George R. Lewis - Devoted to the Hampton Family
Frank & Gladys White - Endowing Hampton's Future
Felton J. Capel, Sr. - Hampton Helped Make the Man
George R. Lewis - Devoted to the Hampton Family
Frank & Gladys White - Endowing Hampton's Future
Felton J. Capel, Sr. - Hampton Helped Make the Man
The V Foundation 20-Year Report - Grant Spotlights
Kornelia Polyak, M.D., Ph.D - Dr. Polyak is a leader in translating ground-breaking science into clinical practice.
Jill M. Siegfried, Ph.D. - Dr. Siegfried investigates mysterious links that potentially cause lung cancer in non-smoking women.