Happy Holidays

Happy holidays from UnityFirst.com. Many blessings to you in the New Year and good wishes to all as we bring 2010 to a close and welcome 2011. Remember, unity is a great first step to take toward collective and individual success. Please continue to share your stories, news releases and photos and let's empower each other to achieve our dreams in 2011.

Anika Rahman

Aretha Franklin

Fear Cancer No More

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---MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN names ANIKA RAHMAN CEO---Ms. Foundation for Women, the leading national social justice foundation committed to building the collective power of women to create positive change, announced today that it has named Anika Rahman as its new president and CEO.  Rahman will join the staff of the Ms. Foundation for Women in February of 2011. Rahman comes to the Ms. Foundation for Women from Americans for UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), where she served as president for six years. Anika Rahman newly named president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation. “I was brought up in Bangladesh by strong women and was able to see first hand the damage of inequality and injustice.  As an immigrant to the United States and a woman of color I have seen the challenges faced by women here in the U.S. and the incredible power and impact that we have, together. I am honored and excited to join the Ms. Foundation for Women which has always been and continues to be a social justice trailblazer and a critical champion and support to women who are leading change at the grassroots.”

---Thinking of Aretha Franklin---
Aretha Franklin was discharged from a Detroit hospital after undergoing surgery that her doctors deemed highly successful! The Queen of Soul is in great spirits and very happy to be home where she will be resting in anticipation of spending the upcoming holiday season with her family.  “My family and friends who brought me home are taking great care of me. I also have a private nurse who visits on a daily basis.  I’m hoping to be strong enough to go out and see the upcoming Sam Cooke play at the Music Hall in Downtown Detroit before January 2, as well as a performance of Dreamgirls at the FOX before it closes.”

---Inspiring book: “Fear Cancer No More”---Author Mauris Emeka lost his wife of 36 years to pancreatic cancer. He might have curled up and withdrawn from life. Instead, what he discovered is truly empowering. Want to know what you can do to help prevent or overcome cancer? This self-help book is not about dietary supplements and superfood additives, nor is it about "health food" in the usual sense of that term. Learn to prevent the underlying cause of cancer, instead of just treating the symptoms. Fear Cancer No More is a carefully researched work that invites the reader to act - and act now! It is about neither conventional nor alternative therapies. Instead, it calls attention to a few "back to basics" lifestyle changes that can be initiated to prevent and overcome the dreaded effects of cancer. The book is for those who elect to take greater responsibility for their health. Click here for more information. If you choose to purchase the book, ask for the UnityFirst.com discount.

---BET HONORS to recognize Jamie Foxx, Cicely Tyson and others---In its fourth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS, an unforgettable night honoring the achievements of six extraordinary legends in music, the arts, service and education. Hosted by actress Gabrielle Union for the third year and taped at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, DC, BET HONORS recognizes lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, media, film, service and education. The special will premiere during Black History Month on Monday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m.*  The 2011 honorees include legendary actress Cicely Tyson (Theatrical Arts), Oscar award-winning actor/musician and comedian Jamie Foxx (Entertainer), supermodel/entrepreneur Iman (Service), publishing mogul Linda Johnson Rice (Media), world renowned musician/composer Herbie Hancock and accomplished historian/educator Lonnie G. Bunch (Education).