Rare Rose Society Host “Think Pink Eggs and Issues”
October is breast cancer awareness month
By: Lola times10
“Let’s declare this day an affirmation of life day”, Dr. Ruth Colbert Barnes said, to a pink packed house at Cafe Nova on October 10 for the 2nd annual “Think Pink Eggs and issue Brunch”. The brunch was presented by the Rare Rose Society, and proceeds of the bunch benefiting the American Cancer Society .
The group heard from several different speakers. Oklahoma native Dr. Ruth Colbert Barnes, a research scientist and CEO of her company the Colbert Group, passionately spoke about complimentary medicine and “mind, body and spirt”.
The goal of complementary medicine is to balance the whole person, physically, mentally, and emotionally, while conventional medicine does its work.
Dr. Colbert Barnes teaches about “dealing with your challenge and managing your stress level, so that the medicine will begin to work.
“Everything you, think and feel manifest it’s in your body. Recharge your body, renew your body and relax your body,” she said.
Dr Ruth Barnes believes that many people are in a constant state of adrenal stress. She is in the process of developing a new clinic in Oklahoma that will focus on the mind body spirt healthy life step.
Barnes told the group, “We have the worst statistic in the country.” She wants to improve that by practicing preventive medicine. She showed the ladies a technique to improve body circulation called “ABC”.
The “ABC” method is where the shape of each letter in the alphabet is drawn with the toes. “I don’t know about you, but I plan to keep my Tina Turner legs” she laughed.
“Check your boobies,” said the host, Terri Gable, with Fox 25 morning news. She went on to say, “I kinda like mine!”
The statistics show one in five women will get breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society in 2009 close to 200,000 new case of invasive cancer were reported.
Ms. Jacklyn Haynie, a representative from The American Cancer Society said, “The 3rd party events are a major way people can help fight for the cure.” There are several program that The American Cancer Society have available the people are unaware of.
For example, few people know about the “wig room” at The American Cancer Society. This is a room where patience get two free wigs and fitting.
In addition to this, there is also a program called, “Look good feel better”. This provides patients with licensed cosmetologist to come out to the patience home to help them feel more comfortable with the changes there going through.
Also, the American Cancer Society sees a need for transportation. “One of the major items we are raising money for is vans,” said Haynie.
The American cancer society would like to get vans to transport patience to and from treatment. Currently, the society has gas card vouchers for patience traveling more than 50 miles.
“No one should have to choose whether to have treatment or go into debt,” said Haynie.
“The reason we have choose to help raise money for breast cancer is cancer has no color,” said Lavanna Blakes founder of the Rare Rose Society.
The Rare Rose Society is an organization of African American women who are in the entertainment field, up and coming models, singer, etc. who all want to give back to Oklahoma in a big way. The Rare Rose Society raises money for numerous causes like Blue Jean Donations and raising money and items for members going on mission trips. “We want to do our part before we even make it big, ” Said Blakes.
“The part I like best is that is the first event I have been to put on by afro american women for Afro american women,” said Shirley Darrell County commissioner of District 1.
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M.A.C. Entertainment Ignites the Spirit of Giving in 2ndAnnual “More About Caring Back to School Supply and Uniform Drive”
Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2009—When it comes to preparing for school each year, many parents struggle to provide school clothes and supplies for their children. Students go to school underprepared and unequipped to successfully excel. Year after year this remains a problem and a solution has yet to be found that will send every student to school with what they need to be successful. For the second year in a row, M.A.C. Ent. has gone directly to the community to find a solution.
M.A.C. Entertainment, LLC is a record company based out of Atlanta, GA, and owned by Oklahoma native Jamal James. The T.E.A.M.M. lives throughout the Atlanta, Oklahoma City, and Dallas. This is a Hip Hop record label with a strong focus on providing assistance to those in need and maintaining strong presence in the community.
“We believe that when there is a problem within a community, whether it is poverty, homelessness, or lack of education, it is the responsibility of that community to find a solution,” says M.A.C. Entertainment CEO Jamal James. “Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live out their dreams. The More About Caring drives are just one way that we are working toward creating those opportunities.”
This year’s school supply drive brought in more than twice the amount of supplies, uniforms, and monetary donations than last year’s drive. Donations were collected for three consecutive weekends at Main Edge Barber Shop in Midwest City and Phillips 66 on NE 36th and Kelly. With the help these businesses and members of various Oklahoma City, Midwest City, and Spencer, Oklahoma communities, Friday, October 9, M.A.C. Entertainment will be delivering schools supplies and uniforms to the following schools:
- Dunbar Elementary
- Willow Brook Elementary
- Martin Luther King Elementary
- Moon Elementary
- Kipp Academy
“Expanding our reach to more schools wouldn’t have been possible without partnering with likeminded organizations whose missions are aligned with that of M.A.C. Entertainment.” James adds.
Oklahoma businesses and organizations who participated in this year’s charitable drive were: Black Young Professionals of Oklahoma, US Productions, Sir Spears Entertainment, Impressive Memoriez, Mprezive Promtionz, Trinity Presbyterian Church, The Touch 890AM Talk Radio, Hinton Media Group, LLC, Affordable Screen Printing
As M.A.C. Entertainment continues to host events that bring awareness of school-readiness and issues that affect many Oklahoma City communities; it is expected that each community event will garner more giving and larger efforts by other organizations.
M.A.C. Ent, LLC held its prior More About Caring community events during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Labor Day holidays. They donated $1000 worth of food, clothes, and toys to both the Salvation Army and Jesus Shelter.
For more information about this event:
- macent82@hotmail.com
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Reported number of cases of Swine Flu grows in Oklahoma
It is important that as swine flu spreads, to know the symptoms of the disease. Recognizing the the symptoms in the early stages can make a large difference in treatment and the length of the illness.
Please read this page and consider symptoms carefully before using the National Pandemic Flu Service mentioned below.
So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu. Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms.
The following symptoms and a temperature of 100°F or above, it may have swine flu.
The typical symptoms are:
- a sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
- a sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
- headache,
- tiredness,
- chills,
- aching muscles,
- limb or joint pain,
- diarrhoea or stomach upset,
- sore throat,
- runny nose,
- sneezing, or
- loss of appetite.
Presidential Trap House and Next to Justice give students a fresh look for school
By: Lola Times 10
Over 200 hundred children showed up to Next to Justice Barbershop and The Presidential Trap House (PTH) store to receive their back to school mohawks and bald fades on Sunday August 16, 2009.
Next to Justice Barbershop owner, Scissor hands, and PTH crew had their hands full rounding up little ones handing out folders, paper and chopping off that hair. These little tikes got flashy and fly. This event was to make sure the kids were cool for school.
“I like being able to give back to the Hood, ” Hip Hop Artist, Chop Chop said.
Being able to meet a need with out being asked is truly a blessing and a unique quality to find today, and Next to Justice Barbershop and PTH are not the only ones. Many beauty salons and barber shop around oklahoma are giving back in a special way by hooking up school age youngsters with the ultimate swagg, giving them hip hair do’s, awesome cuts, and back to school supplies.
Scissor Hands, owners of Next to Justice, readies for the next youngster.
Giving back is exactly what Scissorhands did. “It was all for the kids, some parents are not making the best money and this is some thing we can do to give back to the community,” he said.
Thank you Next to Justice for giving out free cut, free food and school supply gave out most of sunday afternoon. With the current state of the economy, everyone needs give back in order to make a change in the community.
