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H.O.P.E. Publication, March 2013 Issue

Issue 5: March 2013

Rebirth and Renewal

HEARTBEAT OF P.U.L.S.E. Embodied

Contents

Letter from the editor

Celebrate international Women’s

day

Trailblazing Women: Initiating change,

molding the future

The Right To Give Life

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

Women Who Chef It Up!

Women Who Lead:

Nayemai-Isis Mcintosh Green

The Executive Board of Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate

We hope that you had a

Happy Women’s History Month!

Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate

P.U.L.S.E. was chartered on international women’s day in the year 2010. We are an executive board of women who

strive to educate, elevate and empower women of color on Binghamton University’s campus. We strive to create a safe

haven for women to discuss issues prevalent to us.

Look Out For: Weekly GB’s every Tuesday @ 8PM

3rd Annual Breast Cancer Walk-April 14tth Elections-April 16th @ 8PM MANswers vs WOMANswers – April 25th @ 7pm Stand Against Racism- April 26th 12-4 PM

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Letter From The Editor

Dear Readers, The theme of this month’s publication is “Rebirth and Renewal.” Inspired by the community service events coordinator of Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate, this theme is intended to exhibit the current state of our organization, as well as the Binghamton community. Rebirth is defined as the action of reappearing or starting to flourish or increase after a decline. This definition perfectly encompasses the status of P.U.L.S.E. and its executive board currently. After a year of many challenges and obstacles, we have all worked extremely hard to evaluate our roles within our organization, and how our strengths can be utilized towards enforcing our mission in everything that we do. After a year of many trials and errors, we hope to use this rebirth to come back even stronger in the upcoming academic year. This coincides with our theme of renewal. In this month’s publication, you will find a number of articles that focus around theme of rebirth and renewal for women. March is recognized as Women’s History Month, therefore it is important that pay homage to the strides that women have taken throughout history, and how that has contributed to our new roles in society today. I sincerely hope that after reading this month’s publication, all readers recognize how far we have come, and become motivated to make sure that we go even further. As we approach the end of this academic year, I feel that it important to reiterate the purpose and significance of the “Women Who Lead” section of this publication. The purpose of this section is to highlight and recognize women of color who are undergraduate students at Binghamton University. Through their leadership, community service, and other contributions, these women have contributed to the betterment of our community. We make sure to highlight one of these women every month in our publication, because they often go unrecognized and are not given the appreciation they deserve. As an organization that strives to uplift and motivate women of color, it is imperative that we further instill this message through highlighting such women that exemplify our mission. On behalf of the executive board of Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate, we would like to thank those women who lead. You inspire us to constantly renew and breathe new life into our organization.

Sincerely, Gabriella Layne Publications Coordinator, 2012-2013

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Celebrate INTERNATIONAL

International Women’s Day is a holiday that is celebrated in many countries worldwide. It is a day in which women of all races, creeds, and cultures are recognized for their achievements. This is also a day when we reflect on the struggles that we have experienced as women in the past, and the steps and upward movement we have made. Most importantly, we look forward to the continuation of progression of women in the future. Although this holiday has been recognized and celebrated throughout the 20th century, it became recognized as an official holiday in December of 1977 by the United Nations.

Remember Women’s Past Build Women’s Future

It’s Beginnings and Purpose..

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Phenomenal Woman By Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies."�I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's

size"�But when I start to tell them,"�

They think I'm telling lies.�"I say,�

"It's in the reach of my arms"�The span of my hips,�

"The stride of my step,"�The curl of my lips."�

I'm a woman"�Phenomenally.�

"Phenomenal woman,"�That's me."�

"I walk into a room�"Just as cool as you please,�

"And to a man,"�The fellows stand or"�

Fall down on their knees."�Then they swarm around me,"�

A hive of honey bees."�I say,"�

It's the fire in my eyes,"�And the flash of my teeth,"�The swing in my waist,"�And the joy in my feet."�

I'm a woman�"Phenomenally."�

Phenomenal woman,"�That's me.�

Men themselves have wondered"�What they see in me."�

They try so much"�But they can't touch"�My inner mystery."�

When I try to show them"�They say they still can't see."�

I say,"�It's in the arch of my back,"�

The sun of my smile,"�The ride of my breasts,"�The grace of my style.�

"I'm a woman""�Phenomenally."�

Phenomenal woman,"�That's me.""�

Now you understand"�Just why my head's not bowed."�

I don't shout or jump about"�Or have to talk real loud.�

"When you see me passing"�It ought to make you proud."�

I say,�"It's in the click of my heels,"�

The bend of my hair," the palm of my hand,"�The need of my care,"�'Cause I'm a woman"�

Phenomenally."�Phenomenal woman,"�

That's me.�

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Women’s History 2013:

Trailblazing Women:

Initiating Change, Molding the Future

Louise Bennett-Coverly A Jamaican poet , activist , writer and educator . She wrote her poetry in the language of the people known as Patois and helped to put this dialect on the map, as well as to have i t recognized as an off icial language. The Jamaican government appointed her a Cultural Ambassador and she eventual ly became a member of the Jamaican Order of Merit . Louise Bennett-Coverly and her invaluable contributions to the development of culture and the arts has la id the foundation for many other poets to do similar things . �

Michiko Katutani Michiko Katutani was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 9, 1955 . Michiko graduated from Yale University in 1976 with a bachelor degree in Engl ish . Michiko came to The Times from Time magazine, where she had been a staff writer since 1977 . She later served as a reporter covering cultural news since 1979, when she joined The Times. In January 1983, she became a book crit ic in the cultural news department at The New York Times. Michiko Katutani is held high and highly recognized and appreciated for al l the efforts she has put in forth of being a renowned book crit ic . �

During P.U .L .S .E . ’s annual week entit led , “ I Have My Tools , Now How Do I Use Them?” the 2013 interns used each day to highl ight

women within dif ferent ethnicit ies and careers . Each of these women has made signi f icant contributions to the advancement of

women in dif ferent areas . Below is a recap of the women that were acknowledged during our celebration of Women’s History

Month . �

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Women’s History 2013:

Trailblazing Women:

Initiating Change, Molding the Future

Naomi Sims The nation's f irst black supermodel . She was the f irst African American woman and model who was able to grace the cover of a popular magazine . She appeared on the now iconic cover of Life in 1969. She isn 't well known as Tyra banks, Beverly Johnson or Iman, but her achievements indeed paved the road for their success and made i t possible for black women to be recognized of their ref lections of their essence beauty in mainstream media . �

Nawal El Saadawi Nawal El Saadawi is a Middle Eastern woman who has given her l i fe to writing novels . She is the founder and president of the Arab Women's Solidarity Association. Saadawi was born October 27, 1931 . She has written over seventy books tackling the issues women face in Egypt . One of her famous books was in 1977 named The Hidden Face of Eve, which discusses the topic of Arab women issues such as agression against female chi ldren, traff iking , and Is lamic fundamental ism. She has fought for Egyptian women's social and intel lectual freedom. Saadawi is an Egyptian feminist and her work is widely translated al l over the world . �

Sonia Maria Sotomayor Sonia Maria Sotomayor was born on June 25, 1954 . What is she known for? She is known for being the f irst woman of Hispanic Supreme court justice . Sotomayor was born in the South Bronx and her family originating back in Puerto Rico. She entered Princeton University on a ful l scholarship and described her experience in Princeton as "a visitor landing in an al ien country" . After graduation, she entered Yale Law School and said her experience there was dif f icult because she had no one there who looked l ike her and came from the same background she did . After law school , she received a job as an associate for the prominent New York law f irm: Paul , Weiss , Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison. She did not do so well and never received the permanent posit ion there . Sotomayor wanted to become a judge since she was in elementary school and she got her wish on August of 2009.

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The RiGHT to give LIFE Exploring the Issues of Women’s Rights to give

birth

The debate between pro-life and pro-choice for pregnant women has caused great controversy

from social, political, and religious standpoints. The issue is becoming increasingly controversial due to its complexity. Although these two sides are working in different ways to address and repute the issue of abortion in our society, their polar

opinions and solutions create a significant separation that makes it hard to truly advocate

for or against the issue. � �

Some Major Arguments that are used to advocate pro-choice include the circumstance under which a

woman is impregnated, as well as the right for a woman to decide what she does with her body. �

�Some Major Arguments that are used to advocate

pro-life include the perspective that abortion is considered murder, and depriving the baby of their

human right to decide their own destiny. ��

The opposing viewpoints of these two sides have become more complex, as stories arise that cause

new questions to be raised. A good example of this is the story of Crystal Kelley, who entered a surrogacy contract with a couple who wished to

have a fourth addition to their family. ��

During an ultrasound in February of 2012, Kelley had an ultrasound which showed that the baby

would be born with a cleft lip and palate, a cyst in her brain, and serious heart defects. The baby

would have a 25% chance of having a “normal life.”�

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Once the surrogate parents received this news, they decided it would be best, and humane, to terminate the pregnancy. However Kelley did not agree with this decision, causing legal problems to arise between the two parties. This case caused great controversy to arise. Kelley received great hostility from the public, who felt that her decision to keep the baby and keep it herself, regardless of its medical problems. She was told she would be “damned to hell” for her decision. But in a circumstance such as this, where should a person’s morality lie? Why did this woman receive such negative reactions for deciding NOT to have an abortion. This situation complicates and challenges the viewpoints of both pro-life and pro-choice. It challenged pro-life because although she decided to give birth to this child, she was viewed as evil for willingly allow the child to be faced with a lifetime of potential pain and complications. It challenged pro-choice because her choice to decide the destiny of the baby was challenged by the surrogate parents, as well as those in society who disagreed with her decision. Kelley’s complicated circumstance perfectly exemplifies the complexity of the abortion issue for women today. As new laws and polices are instated, we must stand by the hope that our right to give life is never compromised. � Some Statistics:�Nearly half of all pregnancies among American women are unintended, and 4 in 10 of these are terminated by abortion. 22% of all pregnancies end in abortion.�

40% of pregnancies among white women, 69% among blacks and 54% among Hispanics are unintended.�

In 2005, 1.21 million abortions were performed, down from 1.31 million in 2000. More than 45 million legal abortions were performed from 1973 through 2005.�

Each year, about 2% of women aged 15-44 have an abortion; 47% of them have had at least one previous abortion.�

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Women Who Chef It Up!

Exhibiting the Culinary Talents of Women on Binghamton University’s campus!

Healthy Recipes: Submitted by Leslie Vargas Revamp your mind, body, and soul with these simple, fresh, and extremely healthy recipes. They are delicious, easy to make, and guaranteed to leave

you feeling renewed and motivated to get on the healthy track!

Best Weight Loss Vegetable Salad Recipe:

-10 salad leaves -1 cabbage chopped or shredded -5 green onion tops, chopped -3 peeled carrots sliced in thin stripped -1 radish (optional) -3 tomatos sliced into rings -3 table spoons of lemon juice -salt -2 large cucumbers with skin sliced -3cherry tomato -1/2 cup pea -1/2 cup corn boiled Optional Ingredients: Celery and Broccoli Preparation: Mix all vegetables in a bowl, add salt and lemon juice. Refrigerate for 1 hour and your diet weight loss salad is ready.

Weight Loss Fruit Salad Recipe:

-3 oranges, peeled and cut into small pieces -2 red apples, diced -1 cup green grape halves -1 tablespoon sugar (optional) -1 mango, peeled and cubed -1/4 grapefruit -1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions: Take a large bowl, mix everything, cover it and refrigerate for 3 hours. You can eat as much as you want and store the rest for later.

Side Note: No recipe is set in stone. You can leave out items that you

don’t like, or spice it up by putting in your own healthy additions!

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WOMEN WHO LEAD Acknowledging women students who elevate and empower

Name: Nayemai-Isis McIntosh Green� Year : Freshman� Major : History� Minor : Theater (Dance concentration)�

Quote: “You will never be successful until you want it as bad as you need to breathe.”�Scripture : �“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1�

On-Campus Involvement : �Extracurricular�Secretary to the Vice President for Multicultural Affairs (VPMA)�Secretary for Digman Hall, Dickinson Community�Member of Binghamton University Gospel Choir (BUGC)�Volunteer for the SUNY kids program�Member of Black Dance Repertoire (BDR)�Student Ambassador�Co-Host for WHRW radio station (Real Talk Bing)��Co-curricular �Graduate of Dickinson Leadership Certificate Series�Advanced Dickinson Leadership Certificate Series�

1. As a women of color on a predominantly white campus, how do you believe that your campus involvement impacts the university?�As a woman of color on a predominantly white campus I believe that my campus involvement is imperative. It is important for people of color and women to see someone that not only looks like them in office but someone to speak on their behalf. Being a minority on this college campus means that I have to work even harder to achieve my goals and be a positive representative for my community.�

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WOMEN WHO LEAD Acknowledging women students who elevate and empower

�2. What initially gained your interest in being involved in your respective activities?�Back at home I was very active in school and in my community so the drive to be involved was already in me. As I got involved with various aspects of college life I was blessed to have a strong support system, namely the staff from the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which encouraged me to go above and beyond.��3. What is the most fulfilling experience you have had from being involved on campus?�The most fulfilling experience I have had on this campus, thus far, was being a part of the SUNY Kids program. Waking up early Saturday morning to mentor underprivileged children and take them on trips was amazing. As I looked into the faces of these kids I remembered my seven-year-old nephew at home. I am a strong believer of doing unto others as you want them to do unto you. As I positively impact a child’s life here in Broome County I know that someone is inspiring my nephew back in the city.��4. What legacy would you like to leave on this campus, as well as in your respective organizations?�The legacy that I would like to leave on this campus is to get more people of color involved in aspects of student life that may not necessarily be our cultural groups. In my first year as a student I have involved myself in a variety of things and I would like to inspire students of color, women, and underclassmen to do the same. I would also like to see the minority community more united and active than ever before. If we work together more cohesively as a unit we will be able to get more done for our community. We will then be more effective and able to advocate for our issues and pull resources to have bigger and better events. ��5. How do you feel that being a woman of color will impact your newly appointed position?�I feel that in my new position, Vice President for Multicultural Affairs (VPMA), being a woman of color will allow me to bring a different perspective to the Student Association that will positively affect this campus. Although some may argue that our society has progressed past the age of race and gender discrimination, I have been in situations that prove that notion false. I know that the goal of making this campus more inclusive will not be easy but it will allow me to pave the way for many other great leaders to rise up.��6. How do you feel about the lack of campus involvement from underclassmen? How do you think this can be changed?�In a whole I believe that the freshman class is not very involved, but I can understand some of their challenges. College is a much different world from high school. It is set up as a sink or swim system where freshmen and transfers are expected to jump right into the interactive pool. I feel that setting up small support groups for them could change this. Like many of my fellow EOP students, I consider myself to be very involved. This is due to the successful Binghamton Enrichment Program (BEP) that we went through and the support we received from our counselors and peer counselors. If freshmen and transfers were reached out to on a personal level then a lot more of them would probably get more involved in activities. �

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The executive board of

Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate

Would like to thank you for your continued support!

2012-2013 Executive Board President: Joni-Kay Johnson

Vice President: Shaneira Da Silva Treasurer: Antonia Alleyne

Secretary: Melinda Momplaisir Historian/SA Rep: Catherine Cruz

Co - Public Relations: Leslie Vargas & Tanesha Brown Educational Coordinator: Arlene Arisme

Publications Coordinator: Gabriella Layne Community Service Events Coordinator: Idalia Herrera

Senior Advisor: Shanel Boyce Faculty Advisors: Joanna Cardona- Lozada & Tanyah Barnes

Alumni Advisor: Sharisse Grimes

Please look out for our upcoming events! If you would like to volunteer for our Annual Breast Cancer Walk on April

14th, 2013, please contact [email protected] Follow US!

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