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Author: Wendy Brawley
Meet the 2023 IMARA Man Honorees This is IMARA Woman Magazine’s annual edition that paystribute to men in South Carolina who are empowering our community. Itis always one of my favorite editionshighlighting IMARA (powerful) men for their dedicated service and professionalism. We have annually recognized IMARA Man Honorees for more than a decade, and we are proud once again to share the stories of four amazing African American men. It is our privilege to celebrate their vision and accomplishments and to let them know we are grateful for their leadership. I am pleased to announce the 2023 IMARA Man Honorees.…
The 2023 Class of IMARA Man Honorees is an amazing group of men who are doing great things in both their professions and their communities. The riveting truth penned in newspaper editorials across the south by Issac Bailey is changing our social agenda. The visionary leadership of Dr. Dwaun Warmack, President of Claflin University, is catapulting the university to new heights. The dedication of Victor Major, the Grand Master of the SC Prince Hall Masons, is continuing hundreds of years of Masons serving communities across the state. And, the unrelenting determination of the Honorable Paul Brawley, the first African American…
Education is the Key! Most of us grew up hearing how important it is to get a good education. It was preached by my grandmother and mother that earning a college degree was the key to a better life. Today, that educational dream seems to be slipping away for many of our young people seeking the same opportunities we had just a generation ago. Many high school graduates who choose to earn that coveted college degree end up saddled with tens of thousands in college debt to attend public state colleges and universities. With South Carolina’s lack luster wages, college…
Women leaders from across South Carolina joined forces at the 11th Circle of Influence Leadership Summit. The 2023 theme, “From Grassroots to Leadership,” yielded a lively discussion and pearls of wisdom for being successful and impactful leaders.
State Senator Mia McLeod shares why she left the SC Democratic Party and what the party needs to do to reconnect with the people.
Eight Black members of the SC House of Representatives lost their re-election bids. Six of those losses were Black women. Was it the result of deals cut during redistricting, or did other things contribute more? Plus, after three years, COVID-19 is still causing sickness and death. Are we COVID fatigued? Only 62% of vaccine eligible South Carolinians have been vaccinated. And, inflation is destroying dreams of home ownership and many families are struggling to keep food on the table.
Republican politicians in South Carolina and across the country are fighting to keep Critical Race Theory (CRT) out of the public school (K-12) curriculum. But CRT is not taught in any SC public schools. So, what is the big concern? We talked about what’s really happening and why on IMARA TV. Click the show link above to watch.