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Nov 30, 2020
3 min

Young, Loud, Proud...Feminist!

I am from a classically southern small town in the River Valley of Arkansas. There are probably less than 800 people here; the school dis...

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Tiffany M. Arnold

Nov 23, 2018
2 min

The Power to Take Back Your Life

We are not our past. Some women think that once they made a name for themselves that’s all they have to be.

Five Reasons Why Young Girls Need Self-Image Workshops

Michelle B. Barnes

Nov 11, 2018
3 min

Five Reasons Why Young Girls Need Self-Image Workshops

Our young girls are fighting a battle with poorly defined beauty standards created to increase advertising and marketing dollars.

#MeToo- The Power to Speak Truth and Healing

Michelle B. Barnes

Jan 11, 2018
3 min

#MeToo- The Power to Speak Truth and Healing

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote, “Culture does not make people. People make culture.” We control the tide and we control the conversation.

Tiffany M. Arnold

Jan 5, 2018
2 min

The Power to Stand Together

“It's finally our time!” “Women are finally standing up!” But…but, then there’s the one who apologized

Michelle B. Barnes

Sep 27, 2016
2 min

The Power to Rise

Gratifying moments show us how blessed we are; difficult moments show us how strong we are.

Michelle B. Barnes

Apr 25, 2016
3 min

The Power to Save Yourself

April was a beautiful challenge for Real Images and myself.

Michelle B. Barnes

Apr 24, 2016
2 min

The Power to Make Lemonade

I must be honest I am not a member of the BeyHive. It’s not to say I’m not a fan of Beyoncé’s music or appreciate her talent.

Michelle B. Barnes

Feb 8, 2016
2 min

The Power To Love

We want what we are not. We give love without loving ourselves

Michelle B. Barnes

Dec 31, 2015
2 min

THE POWER TO REST AND REFOCUS

Even the most heroic of women need to take time to rest and rejuvenate.

Michelle B. Barnes

Dec 20, 2015
3 min

THE POWER TO BE BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY

“When I look in the mirror I think, I’m fat.” I fought back tears when I heard this statement from a lady...

THE WOMAN'S POWER TO LET LIVE AND LET DIE

Michelle B. Barnes

Feb 4, 2015
2 min

THE WOMAN'S POWER TO LET LIVE AND LET DIE

It’s always great for me to speak with young ladies regarding self-image issues. Last night, I had the pleasure to lead a workshop titled...

Michelle B. Barnes

Jan 19, 2015
3 min

WHAT IS REAL IMAGES?

Real Images is a concept that was formed in my head, a concept that women in Little Rock can be so much more than we currently are.

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