The "CHOICEZ" essay contest is here. The theme is GOOD CHOICES verses BAD VERSES. After reading CHOICEZ tell us in 300 words did it help you to think about the choices you were making and what better choice did it encourage you to make. Students will:
- Write about when you PRO-ACTED {with a thought and a plan} which resulted in a good choice... (150 words).
- AND, when you REACTED {without thinking} which resulted in a poor choice. (Also in 150 words).
There will be FOUR WINNERS all will appear on the CHOICEZ Radio show and blog.
1st $200
2nd $100
3rd Hair make-over at Aginah's
4th Gift certificate for manicure & pedicure
*The book "CHOICEZ How They Impact Our Lives" can be purchased at Aginah E. Hair Designs at a SPECIAL PRICE of $15 for students. Or have your school call 267.226.3430 for delivery of 10 books or more. DEADLINE to receive all essays is October 31, 2008. Essays must be EMAILED to aginahhair@aol.com.
*The book "CHOICEZ How They Impact Our Lives" can be purchased at Aginah E. Hair Designs at a SPECIAL PRICE of $15 for students. Or have your school call 267.226.3430 for delivery of 10 books or more. DEADLINE to receive all essays is October 31, 2008. Essays must be EMAILED to aginahhair@aol.com.
Aginah E. Hair Designs is located at 7516 City Avenue Office 6 Overbrook Hills (Philadelphia), PA 19151 215.878.1227
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Aginah Carter-Shabazz was born on Mothers’ day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1950 to Donald and Elizabeth Glenn-Carter. She began her professional career in 1978 as a “sleuth” who was bound and determined to uncover the mysteries of having beautiful hair "working from the inside out." Aginah opened several hair salons complete with her own line of Aginah’s Herbal Hair Products in Philadelphia. She has served her loyal clients for over three decades. Ms. Aginah’s entrepreneurial thinking has taken her creativity to a whole new dimension. In 2003, Aginah was inspired to direct and produce Justice For Her, an award winning documentary following her daughter’s arrest, trial and acquittal in a capital punishment case. This documentary reveals that the choices women make bring consequences never imagined in their wildest dreams. http://myspace/justiceforher.org
Aginah Carter-Shabazz was born on Mothers’ day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1950 to Donald and Elizabeth Glenn-Carter. She began her professional career in 1978 as a “sleuth” who was bound and determined to uncover the mysteries of having beautiful hair "working from the inside out." Aginah opened several hair salons complete with her own line of Aginah’s Herbal Hair Products in Philadelphia. She has served her loyal clients for over three decades. Ms. Aginah’s entrepreneurial thinking has taken her creativity to a whole new dimension. In 2003, Aginah was inspired to direct and produce Justice For Her, an award winning documentary following her daughter’s arrest, trial and acquittal in a capital punishment case. This documentary reveals that the choices women make bring consequences never imagined in their wildest dreams. http://myspace/justiceforher.org
Today her motto, "working from the inside out," has taken on an even greater meaning and a far wider perspective. Ms. Aginah uses the message to influence the ideals of young women, helping them to understand that the choices they make in their hearts and minds will affect the rest of their lives as well as their ability to enjoy positive and productive futures.
Aginah Carter-Shabazz has received a large amount of press over the years. She has received numerous leadership awards, including the State Treasurer’s Award to African-American Female Entrepreneurs in recognition of her contribution to society and the West Philadelphia Economic Development Award. In a fitting tribute to her personal triumph and her professional achievement, Ms. Aginah was awarded the 1996 Madam C.J. Walker Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., placing her among the nations' outstanding African-American women who walked in the path of an African-American icon. http://.Aginah.com
Aginah Carter-Shabazz has received a large amount of press over the years. She has received numerous leadership awards, including the State Treasurer’s Award to African-American Female Entrepreneurs in recognition of her contribution to society and the West Philadelphia Economic Development Award. In a fitting tribute to her personal triumph and her professional achievement, Ms. Aginah was awarded the 1996 Madam C.J. Walker Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., placing her among the nations' outstanding African-American women who walked in the path of an African-American icon. http://.Aginah.com
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Ms. Aginah does speaking tours and has addressed audiences, including adults, youth and families, at Department of Human Services, International League of Muslim Women, Black Women’s Educators Alliance, churches, community centers, book stores, prisons and schools. Based on her experience, Ms. Aginah conveys the myriad of ways that we can all make better choices. “CHOICEZ will help you remove the layers of programming, conditioning, and limiting beliefs that can suffocate your spirit; teach you how to experience free-ness in your mind, how to affect your ability to manifest and attract what you desire; and how stepping into your full woman-ness or man-ness positively affects your love relationships with spouses, friends, and loved ones.” –Aginah Carter-Shabazz.
Fees are negotiable
