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Power of One: Maimah Karmo - Tigerlily Foundation
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we've been focusing our attention on providing you with information on early detection and treatment. Gurvir Dhindsa joins us now with what one local woman Maimah Karmo is doing to help save lives. Maimah is also a contributor here on myvoicedc.com. Read her weekly blog in our health section.
Power of One: Juanita Britton
Juanita Britton is turning 50 for her 2007 birthday and she did something very special. Britton has always been a giver. She shares her passion for the arts with her community, she mentors young people in her Southeast neighborhood and she doesn't take no for an answer. Fox 5’s Gurvir Dhindsa tells us how a big birthday prompted Juanita to help people a continent away. View the video...
myvoicedc.com is dedicated to brining our viewers information about organizations and individuals that give tirelessly of themselves for the greater good of others. "Focus On Xcellence" is our platorm to acknowledge the good deeds that are done by these groups. On a weekly basis we'll bring you uplifting and encouraging stories of people making a difference in the Washington, D.C. metro area community. If you know of anyone you'd like to submit as a possible feature, contact us.
Power of One: Charisse Jordan and the
NBA Wives Association
You've no doubt heard the saying-- "behind every successful man-- is a woman." Probably nobody knows that better than the wives of professional athletes.
It really has to be one of the toughest jobs; holding everything together at home while your husband shines in front of the cameras. The wives of professional athletes often are left in the shadows. Now some NBA wives are stepping out of the shadows to do good things and they are led by the wife of D.C.’s own Washington Wizards' head coach.
Fox 5’s Gurvir Dhindsa tells us about one group of women who are using their time and talent to make a difference in their communities. Click Here...
