COMMUNITY WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE by Donneta Austin Woman of Excellence I would like to express admiration and respect for the outstanding achievements you have accomplished. Thank you for being fearless, bold, courageous women who took a step in leaping into your greatness. Through your gifts, talents, and abilities you were able to conquer a challenge and face what was ahead. You are the epitome of all things being possible with dedication, hard work, and belief in God. -Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. There are several women who have made a difference in this world. To name a few: Tina Turner 1939-Present Singer, Song writer, Dancer, Actress, Musician, Producer, Choreographer andThe queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! She has sold more than 200 million records worldwide and noted for her powerful vocals and energetic presence. Wangari Maathai 1940-2011 Environmentalist, Political Activist, Writer Wangari founded The Green Belt Movement which helped women in rural Kenya to plant trees, combat deforestation, restore sources of fuel for cooking, created jobs, and stopped soil erosion. Naomi Sims 1948-2009 Model, Writer, Businesswoman Thank you for being role models of what it means to walk by faith and not by sight. Your inspiration and drive is what will push the next person in line to pursue, go beyond, and think about what they thought they weren’t capable of doing is possible. Author: Donnetta Austin Be.encouragedbyone@ gmail.com Book: “Never Retire God” on Amazon Facebook: Be Encouraged, Inspirational Books by Donnetta Austin The Urban Experience 31 Before Sims black women weren’t hired as cover models. She hired her own photographers to jump start her career. In 1968 she became the first AfricanAmerican model to appear on the cover of “Ladies Home Journal”.
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