Category Archives: Nikeisha Fortenberry
The End of My Journey at the Women’s Center
By Nikeisha Fortenberry As I finish my last week at the Women’s Center, it amazes me to know that three years have gone by. It seems like only yesterday I was interviewing for a work-study position, and now, I am … Continue reading
Change in Venue and Date for a Women’s Center’s Event
By Nikeisha Fortenberry Fast Tube by CasperThe event, “Is America Obsessed with Body Image”, has changed its date and location to Tuesday, October 19, 2010 from 6-8 p.m., at UMKC’s New Student Union room 401AD. Please come out and watch … Continue reading
Welcome Back UMKC Students!
WOW! It really seems like the summer flew quickly, but nonetheless, WELCOME BACK! This year of course will bring new faces, new and exciting events (even bigger than before), and a new Student Union for you to enjoy. As a … Continue reading
Johnny Rockets: Unsupportive to Nursing Mothers
As you’re aware from my previous blog post, this is National Breastfeeding Month. During this month breastfeeding is recognized for the value it brings to infants. Although, it is the mother’s choice whether or not to breastfeed her child, many … Continue reading
August is National Breastfeeding Month
Every day at the Women’s Center, we celebrate women for their many contributions to society. August is nationally recognized as National Breastfeeding Month. This month is devoted to women and the value of breastfeeding their infants. While not all mothers … Continue reading
Negative Body Image is Damaging Women and Girls
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a blog about Gerren Taylor and her modeling career coming to a halt at 14 years old because the fashion industry said she was too big to model designers’ clothing. As a result, Gerren … Continue reading
Gerren Taylor: Size 4 and Too Big?
Are you too big to model? How would you feel if you thought you weren’t fat, but people in the fashion industry felt you were? What if they told you that you needed to lose weight in order to save … Continue reading
The NHAS Strategy is on Its Way to Stopping HIV/AIDS
On July 13, 2010 President Obama delivered the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS). This strategy is designed to restrain the spread of infection and to allocate treatment resources that are lacking around the nation. In Obama’s speech, he asserted three primary … Continue reading
Rape in Congo: It's Not Part of Their Culture… It's Wrong and Needs to Stop
“You don’t consider rape a security threat…Rape here is so common…It’s cultural.” After reading that quote, are you stunned? Well, if your reaction is a blank stare, a furrowed eyebrow, and a thought somewhere along the lines of, “who in … Continue reading
July Celebrates Women’s Motorcycle Month
In May, Harley Davidson celebrated Women Riders Month and now during the month of July, Nationwide Insurance has teamed with the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum to celebrate Women’s Motorcycle Month. The month is to celebrate women motorcyclists, both present … Continue reading
