L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth 2013

L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honors 10 Inspiring Women.
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Yesterday, L'Oreal Paris unveiled the 2013 Women of Worth honorees, celebrating 10 women who are pursuing their passions to accomplish the extraordinary. Bound by a deep sense of purpose and appetite for change, this group of women will join the community of 70 esteemed Women of Worth honorees from the past eight years. Tackling society's most pressing issues, from helping victims in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, to enabling terminally ill seniors accomplish their bucket lists, to building a nonprofit restaurant that helps at-risk youth learn life skills, the 2013 Women of Worth honorees are united in their quest to fuel the future.

Kerry Washington Is Neutrogena's New Brand Ambassador and Creative Consultant

Kerry Washington will join Neutrogena as it's latest celebrity brand ambassador and a new role as creative consultant, the Johnson & Johnson-owned company announced last Thursday.

“Kerry is very aspirational to every type of woman and committed to making a real difference. And she balances it all so gracefully while having beautiful, healthy skin,” said Neutrogena general manager Michelle Freyre.

The creative consultant role will go beyond serving as the face for the company’s print and television advertising and extend into product development and marketing initiatives. Washington join the ranks of the company’s other brand ambassadors: Julie Bowen, Jennifer Garner, Hayden Panettiere, Emma Roberts, Kristen Bell and Gabrielle Union.

Angelina Jolie Speaks Out Against Rape In War

TOKYO (AP) - Movie star and director Angelina Jolie urged a Japanese audience Monday to join her fight to stop sexual violence in war zones.

Jolie said she hoped "In the Land of Blood and Honey," her first film as writer and director, would inspire viewers to think about rape in war.

In April, the Group of Eight leaders agreed to work to end rape and sexual violence in conflict and the United Nations Security Council adopted text urging sanctions against perpetrators of sexual violence during armed conflict.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Joins President Obama In His Call To Save Young African American Boys

Sigma Beta club members with Rap Thomas and Carter Wolmack
at Phi Beta Club Conclave in Philadelphia.
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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., through its Sigma Beta Clubs, has been at the forefront of providing mentorship and leadership development to primarily, but not exclusively, African American young men between the ages of 8-18 years old. President Barack Obama's recent statement, "And for us to be able to gather together business leaders and local elected officials and clergy and celebrities and athletes, and figure out how are we doing a better job helping young African American men feel that they're a full part of this society and that they've got pathways and avenues to succeed," made during his July 19, 2013 White House Briefing regarding the Trayvon Martin killing, sparked Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to rally its stakeholders and join President Obama in his quest to help young African American boys.