As a proud African Woman, I am honored to write this tribute to African Women all over the World. Enjoy the poems too, and remember that these poems and this tribute apply to ALL women, not just African women. Hopefully you will join MiMi and Boutique Mix in the 2008 Pledge Campaign to rebuild Sierra Leone and impoverished Africa, one innocent child at a time. Who is the African Woman? The African woman is the salt of Africa. As we move forward together in economic reform and development... Read Full Story

A few months ago I blogged about UNICEF's finding that Sierra Leone has the highest child mortality in the world. This is sad and heartbreaking, not only because the main cause of this is poverty, but one of the leading reasons - Malaria - is both preventable and treatable. Read the post on UNICEF's findings right here. The story below is excerpted from Doctors Without Borders. In Sierra Leone, malaria is rife. It is the biggest killer of children under five and causes a massive burden on... Read Full Story

Take the 2008 Pledge - Updated Pledgees so far----- Cecilia J. - Box of pens and pencils Da Man Himself A.K.A. Ibrahim Dabo - $12 Ishmael Dabo - $12 Renee Baker from Renee Baker Designs - $30 Stan - $2 Anonymous (30 individuals) - $110, 8 packs of pens. Christophe Guibert de Bruet, Esq. - $12 Joyce Koo, Esq. - $12 Mary Brown, Esq. - $100 Randolph Shingler, Northwestern Mutual Financial Advisor - $100 Miatta Dabo, Esq. - $250 Boutique Mix - $2000 Angela Holland, Esq. - $12 Delia Patterson... Read Full Story

As millions suffered from all the ravages of war and everything that comes with it, notorious human rights extortionist and war crimes criminal -- charles taylor-- was hoarding enough cash to feed all of Africa. Radio Netherlands is reporting that Charles Taylor has been accused of hiding five billion dollars in two secret bank accounts in the United States. The allegation has been made by the chief prosecutor of the special Sierra Leone tribunal in an interview with the BBC. Mr Taylor, who... Read Full Story

Congratulations to Mar, winner of the Boutique Mix Grand Opening Sweepstakes. I hope you enjoy your stunning hand-painted bangle. Please send your mailing address to boutique-mix@hotmail.com. Stay tuned for the next contest coming up SOON!!!! Prize - 1 hand-painted bangle (ARV $20) Boutique Mix Mother's Day Sale Shop for you! Shop for Mom! Shop for anyone on your list! 10% off all items in the Store plus Free Ground Shipping!! Sale ends May 14, 2008!!! Shop the Boutique Mix Mother's... Read Full Story

Congratulations to Mar, winner of the Boutique Mix Grand Opening Sweepstakes. I hope you enjoy your stunning hand-painted bangle. Please send your mailing address to boutique-mix@hotmail.com. Stay tuned for the next contest coming up SOON!!!! Prize - 1 hand-painted bangle (ARV $20) Boutique Mix Mother's Day Sale Shop for you! Shop for Mom! Shop for anyone on your list! 10% off all items in the Store plus Free Ground Shipping!! Sale ends May 14, 2008!!! Shop the Boutique Mix Mother's... Read Full Story

Excerpted from CNN NAIROBI, Kenya (CNN) -- Kenya swore in a new Cabinet on Thursday of more than 90 people, which one Kenyan official described as "a big burden on a poverty-stricken country." The ceremony capped months of violence in which about 1,000 people died following last year's disputed elections. The Cabinet is split 50-50 between former bitter enemies from opposing parties. After a power-sharing compromise, opposition leader Raila Odinga was sworn in as prime minister, the first... Read Full Story

I am excited and delighted to note that Boutique Mix has already garnered some additional buzz. Last week I got an interview request from the fabulous Jacinta of Apresenta Concept. I was excited and honored for the request. Check out my interview with Jacinta right here and enjoy all of Jacinta's sassy fashion/glamour tips. And if you're looking for a stylist, then you'll love Apresenta Concept. Previous Interview And if you missed my interview with the splendid April of the Young and... Read Full Story

Kanye and his fiance have allegedly called off their charade, ahem, i mean, engagement. Courtsey of BET---"Reports are circulating that Kanye West and his fiance, Alexis Phifer, have called off their engagement. Reps for Kanye have not yet confirmed the breakup, but sources say that it was Kanye who decided that things weren’t working out. Kanye and Alexis were engaged back in August of 2006, not long after the rapper’s much publicized break-up with an MTV employee, Brooke Crittendon. Maybe... Read Full Story

April 22 may be Earth Day around the World, but in Washington DC, festivities kick off tommorrow, April 20th. U.S. events, produced by Green Apple Festival, will include A-list musicians and actors, environmental and community leaders, and dozens of exhibits on April 20, right before Earth Day. 2008 Earth Day Network/Green Apple Festival Free Line-up -WASHINGTON DC "Earth Day 2008 on the National Mall" Rock out with Jordin Sparks, O.A.R., The Roots & Friends, Will I Am, Gov’t Mule, Toots... Read Full Story