ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
WHO:  The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) presents the 2nd Annual "DON'T JUDGE ME…EMPOWER ME" New York Event (www.weenonline.org). Hosted by Lifestyle Coach, Author, and WEEN Board Member Lauren Lake, panelists include:
    * Sil Lai Abrams, Relationship Expert and Author, No More Drama: Nine Simple Steps to Transforming a Breakdown Into a Breakthrough
    * Valeisha Butterfield, Chair of the National Board of Directors for WEEN
    * Shanti Das, Executive Vice President of Universal Motown and WEEN Board Member
    * Maria Davis, HIV/AIDS Activist
    * Antoinetta Hairston, Television Producer
    * Alesha Renee, BET Host and Television Personality
    * Tippy Shorter, Celebrity Hair Stylist
    * Angela Yee, Host of Sirius Radio's Shade45 shows The Morning After and Lip Service
WHAT: "DON'T JUDGE ME…EMPOWER ME" is an empowerment event that focuses on entertainment, health, financial literacy, career development and personal empowerment. Our largest event, "DON'T JUDGE ME…EMPOWER ME" uniquely engages young women in dialogue and information exchange by creating a hands-on approach to mentorship. In its second year, WEEN continues to deliver unique career development, networking, and internship opportunities to their guests in order to inspire change in the community and the daily lives of the collective. Proud partners of the "DON'T JUDGE ME…EMPOWER ME" Event include Girl Scouts, Honey Magazine, and Power 105FM.
The Event is open to the public for FREE, but you must download your ticket for entry!
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Media Reception begins at 11am and the event starts promptly at 12pm.
WHERE: Alain L. Locke School, 21 West 111 Street, New York, NY 10026
HOW:  To attend, download your ticket at www.weenonline.org. For media credentials please contact Yannize Joshua, yjoshua@2fiftyseven.com
About the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN)
Founded in 2007, the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network is a worldwide coalition of women, all ages and races, committed to supporting, promoting and defending the balanced, positive portrayal of women in entertainment and society.  Led by Chairwoman Valeisha Butterfield and co-founders Kristi Henderson, Lauren Lake and Sabrina Thompson, WEEN provides entertainment-based, educational programs for its global constituents.  To become a member of WEEN visit www.weenonline.org.
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