Meet Miss Black Louisiana USA 2012!

BLACK WOMEN REDEFINED: Meet the people's advocate and Miss Black Louisiana, Ashley Hebert! A political ally you can count on, Ashley holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration. Show some love for your Miss Black Louisiana USA 2012!

What Will You Contribute?

"The women of the world have so much to contribute." Hillary Clinton

Like Secretary Clinton, I too believe that women everywhere hold the key to thriving societies. As Miss Black Louisiana USA 2012, it is my responsibility to lead by example and show women of color that although they may face roadblocks, no one can prevent them from achieving their hopes and dreams.

 

I feel it is important to help women raise their expectations and leave a legacy for the next generation. Being a role model leaves positive reinforcement to girls and young women within the state of Louisiana. I want them to see and understand the positive impact pursuing educational endeavors, obtaining careers, and giving back to their communities may yield.

I'm honored to be a part of an organization which strives to do the same! Please help me get to the 2012 Miss Black USA Pageant by making a small donation towards my fundraising efforts! Every $1 counts :)

TAKE 25

Take 25 is a preventive child safety campaign created by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in honor of National Missing Children’s Day. Annually honored on May 25th, this day serves as a reminder to the nation to make child safety a national priority.

Designed to raise awareness of the issues surrounding missing and exploited children, the Take 25 campaign encourages parents, guardians, educators, and others to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety. With a focus on prevention, Take 25 provides communities with free safety resources including safety tips, conversation starters, and engaging activities. Take 25’s resources are available free of charge and can be found at local Take 25 events.

In 2007, NCMEC joined forces with more than 100 local and national organizations to launch the Take 25 campaign. With the help of our partner organizations, more than 375 Take 25 child safety events were hosted in communities across the United States and abroad. While this was a great achievement for the first year, the Take 25 campaign has continued to grow each year, hosting more than 7,000 events in 2011. Since its inception a total of 13,000 Take 25 events have been hosted in nearly 4,000 cities throughout the United States and abroad.

Childhood is full of rewards and potential risks. As babies become toddlers, they are more prone to bumps, bruises, falls, and distractions. As children grow into teenagers, they become increasingly independent and are more apt to explore, live life, and socialize with less family supervision.

Fortunately, potential risks children face throughout their lives can be lessened when parents and guardians teach safety concepts. While it may not be possible for parents and guardians to be with their children every minute of the day, they can spend time talking to them, setting appropriate limits, and helping them make good choices.

Just minutes of prevention can make a huge impact in the life of a child.