Arushi ChoudhuryMay 292 minTake action, not just pray“Today is the 144th day of 2022. The Uvalde shooting is the 212th mass shooting of 2022” (Public Citizen). On May 24th, 2022, the...
Melisa ShafieeApr 221 minHappy Earth Day!On Friday, April 22nd, Color For Empowerment celebrates Earth Day and encourages involvement in its goal. Earth Day is a time to reflect...
Arushi ChoudhuryMar 161 minHappy 89th Birthday Ruth Bader Ginsburg"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception." -Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ruth...
Arushi ChoudhuryMar 81 minInternational Women's DayWTTW news. March 8th, 2022 is served to recognize women's notable achievements and successes throughout history. The earliest movement...
Arushi Choudhury and Melisa ShafieeMar 32 minOur Latest Achievement!Color For Empowerment is thrilled to announce our latest achievement: our two books are available for purchase at a local shop in...
Arushi ChoudhuryJan 33 minAll about GreenwashingWhat is Greenwashing? Throughout the past few decades, greenwashing has appeared frequently in the fashion industry. Greenwashing is the...
Arushi ChoudhuryJan 12 minMaking and Sticking with 2022 Resolutions2022 is a year where you have the opportunity to learn from your past mistakes and set goals that will positively impact your daily life....
Melisa ShafieeDec 29, 20212 minProtect Abortion RightsA woman's right for abortion has always been a controversial topic within the US. The intense polarization with abortion has been...
Ashmita Annamalai (The Affair Magazine) and Arushi ChoudhuryMay 1, 20212 minAsian Pacific Heritage MonthAsian Pacific Heritage Month, celebrated during May, pays tribute to the generations of contributions Asians and Pacific Islanders made...
Arushi Choudhury and Melisa ShafieeApr 22, 20212 minHappy Earth Day 2021!In a time where society faces horrifying issues such as the ongoing pandemic and system racism, the climate is not on many people’s...
Melisa ShafieeApr 14, 20212 minProminent Female Muslim figures in U.S. politicsWelcome to this week’s Color for Empowerment blog! As this month is Arab-American heritage month, we wanted to dedicate this week’s blog...
Arushi ChoudhuryApr 2, 20211 minArab American Heritage MonthWhat is Arab American Heritage Month? During this month, attention is drawn to the histories, achievements and cultures of Arab...
Melisa ShafieeMar 23, 20212 minStop hate against AAPIHello and welcome to this week’s Color For Empowerment blog! We felt that it is necessary to raise further awareness on an issue that is...
Arushi ChoudhuryMar 20, 20211 minThe statistics of sexual harassment in the UK97% of women ages 18-24 have been sexually assaulted 96% of women did not report incidents of assault, out of a survey of over 1000...
Natalie ShawMar 9, 20211 minInternational Working Women's DayAnd Some of the Women Behind This Day International Working women's day grew out of the efforts in the 1900s to achieve gender equality...
Arushi ChoudhuryMar 2, 20212 minHappy International Women's Month!Women's history month is dedicated to reflecting on the often-overlooked contributions of women to our society as a whole. So, let's talk...
Melisa ShafieeFeb 20, 20212 minShows with Strong Black LeadsWelcome to the Color for Empowerment blog! Today, we will talk about three shows that have strong, black leads. First, we have How to Get...
Arushi ChoudhuryFeb 13, 20211 minBlack LGBTQ+ Singers to listen to!Here are some Black LGBTQ+ Singers to listen to! Press play and enjoy your day. Tracy Chapman - Four time Grammy Award - winner, Tracy...
Melisa ShafieeFeb 6, 20212 minMust Reads by Black Authors!Welcome to the series of select Must-Reads by Black Authors! First, we have Such as Fun Age by Kiley Reid. She tells the story of a...
Arushi ChoudhuryJan 31, 20211 minHappy Black History Month!February is Black History Month! This month, take time to honor Black people by celebrating their culture and Heritage. Black History...