Shakell James
\nStaff Writer<\/span><\/p>\n

The JSU branch of Jewels, Inc., a non-profit organization that mentors young, urban girls through education, training and social activism, hosted their \u201cHow to be a Girl\u2019s Girl\u201d event discussing the red flags in female relationships, how to handle arguments, and the importance of fostering encouragement\/self-esteem in friendships. The event was held on the second floor of the Reddix Building.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kennedy Hall, president of the organization and a senior biology\/pre-medicine major from Chicago, Ill., opened the event with an ice breaker asking the audience, \u201cWhat is being a girl\u2019s girl mean to you?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Miss Jackson State University Lauren Temple, described what she thinks should consist of a \u201cgirl\u2019s girl\u201d and a factor that does not.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEverything else said was very true. A big one for me is not being hateful towards other women, especially around men. They talk about us, degrade us, and don\u2019t value us, it just gives them more ammo. That does not make you a girl\u2019s girl,\u201d Temple said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following the ice breaker, the participants were divided into groups for discussions based on their visions of a reasonable \u201cgirl\u2019s girl.\u201d Small purple goodies were also placed in chairs for the attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n

Group 4 presented a skit describing what should be done if another girl is being bullied or embarrassed. Their skit displayed how to have another girl’s back, regardless whether or not you\u2019re familiar with that person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon each topic discussed, representatives approached the podium giving their team\u2019s responses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees seemed to be receptive to the information given by the members of Jewels Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advice was given on how to properly improve someone\u2019s girl\u2019s girl skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advice included:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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• Empower\/Respect each other<\/span><\/li>\n
• Be your most authentic self<\/span><\/li>\n
• Surround yourself with people who accepts that authentic self<\/span><\/li>\n
• Understand that no one is perfect\/Reflect on your behavior and actions<\/span><\/li>\n
• Be open – minded<\/span><\/li>\n
• Educate yourself on women\u2019s issues in the world<\/span><\/li>\n
• Challenge stereotypes\/biases\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Jewels, Inc. Community Service Chair Nyah Evans, a junior biology\/pre-optometry major from Laurel, Miss., shared the reason why she felt the event would impact the female student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cI felt that it was important for us to host this event because I know that there are a lot of girls who tend to get put down by other girls. I think it\u2019s important to know what it means to be a girl\u2019s girl, that way we can continue to uplift and support each other. We can grow together, especially as African-American women in our society today,\u201d Evans said.<\/span><\/p>\n

  Raven Bivins, a junior elementary education major from McKeesport, Pa., reflected on what she learned from the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

  \u201cI believe that it was powerful. Women need to hear from other women about what being a girl\u2019s girl is, ways to encourage other women, and how we should be looking at other black women,\u201d Bivins said.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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