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Hello there lovely peoples,

Yesterday I went to a press conference and luncheon devoted to increasing the number of women in politics in SC (and just in case anyone is wondering, SC ranks number 51, yes 51!!! in the number of women holding elected and appointed political positions).  Anyhoo, I was thrilled by the women I saw and met there.  It was so inspiring to meet strong independent women wanting change.  And to my pleasant surprise, there was such an array of women there.  I mean there were old women (including a 91 year old lady who was one of the first females to graduate from USC Law School), young women, Black women, White women etc.  It was beautiful to see.  I was especially delighted to see that these women were intermixing and mingling regardless of these very apparent outward differences.  And of course one of the best parts of all for me was all the Black women who had natural hair :-)  I mean I saw TWAs, big thick puffs, pulled back natural and myself rocking a twist out (an old big twist out, but still cute ;-), and I loved it.  All of the women despite choice of hairstyle looked professional, confident and comfortable.  Who says that natural hair, regardless of the texture, can't be professional and beautiful?!?! 

With that said, I strongly encourage all of you wonderful women of SC (or women who know women of SC) to get involved in politics.  We should all seriously consider running for a political office or committee or supporting a woman who is.  Currently there are only about 15 women in the SC House of Representatives and 0 women in the SC senate.  We rank behind every state and Puerto Rico for number of women in politics.  Really?!?!  It's 2011, it's time to stop letting the boys run things and make decisions for us when we are fully capable of making decisions for ourselves.  Okay, as I step down off of my soapbox I will leave you with the final thought that women are naturally programmed to be leaders.  I mean we already multi-task, resolve conflicts, budget, act as a liason, compromise, and over commit and come through in our daily lives, how different is politics :-) 

Well, that's all I have for now,

If anyone wants more info about getting invloved in politics let me know!!!!

Tootles

This year the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics is really pushing to increase the number of women elected into political office in SC in the year 2012. I encourage us all to join the campaign and help out as best we can!!!!