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Black Women’s Health Imperative Denounces Criticism of Surgeon General Nominee Regina Benjamin

NAAFA, a civil rights organization working to end discrimination against people of size, supports the appointment of Dr. Regina Benjamin. We believe the discussion of her size and weight regarding her qualifications for the job to be discriminatory.

Maureen Dowd wins the first Tweety. Given out by the members of Alegre's Corner for what we facetiously call Excellence in Misogyny.

Goo-Woman has created a new search engine for women, both useful and symbolic to remind us how much work must still be done to advance in equality between women and men.

For over 15 years now, artist and activist, Soraida Martinez, has been raising awareness of racism, sexism, stereotyping and other social issues that until recently have been considered too taboo to be discussed in mainstream American society.

From September 5 until September 27, 2007, the socially conscious art of Soraida Martinez, known for Verdadism since 1992, will be featured at Cecil College’s Elkton Station Gallery “World Arts: Latin Legacies” exhibition in Elkton, Maryland.

Latina Artist, Soraida Martinez, known for raising awareness of social issues for the purpose of promoting tolerance and understanding, creates painting for the 2007 National Conference on Latinos and AIDS in Miami; Rosie Perez is guest speaker.

An art exhibition by socially conscious artist Soraida Martinez, plus actress Rosie Perez as the guest speaker, focuses attention on the AIDS epidemic that is affecting Latinos nationwide.

Soraida Martinez, the Latina artist who created Verdadism, where every painting is accompanied with a written social commentary addressing issues of racism and sexism, featured in The Business Journal for Hispanic Research in New York City.