Legendary Hip-Hop
pioneer Roxanne Shante is scheduled to participate as one of lead panelists for
the Girls Empowerment Brunch at the 2nd Annual Black Press All Star Awards.With
a theme of “Empowering Women through Hip-Hop,” the purpose of the brunch
is to give underprivileged girls options for professional career development and
planning."Black
girls and women are under siege,” said DC Livers, managing editor for the
Historical Black Press Foundation. “Everyone needs positive roles models,
especially at risk girls. I’m so delighted that these young women will be
able to see women who embody the strength and perseverance needed to succeed in
business without being a man.” Shante,
a clinical psychologist who runs a psychology practice in New York, will join
DC Livers on a panel that also includes Olivia Fox, Host, Clear Channel’s
“Olivia Fox Morning Show,” Daria Fennell, contributing writer, VIBE.com,
Michelle Hannah of Celebrate Life and Lindsey Bowen of NASCAR.Born
L##### Gooden, Roxanne Shante got started in the music business at the age of
14 as a member of Marley Marl’s legendary Juice Crew. At
age 25, Shante quit the music business due to industry politics and to focus her
attention on obtaining a higher education.The
Girls Empowerment Brunch will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at Marriott
Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. The
event takes place as part of the 2nd Annual Black Press All Star Awards, which
honors the nation’s top Black publications and publishers.