Petition to Boycott VH1's Basketball Wives and Reality Star, Evelyn Lozada

Disappointed viewers are using their voice to speak up against the BULLYING and VIOLENCE (shown on VH1's "Basketball Wives") and they are being heard loud and clear!

FINALLY!! After 4 seasons of drama & nonsense, viewers are FED UP with the foolery that takes place on VH1's "Basketball Wives." And now there is a petition to boycott the show AND it's bad-tempered cast member "Evelyn Lozada". But it doesnt stop there- they want to boycott Evelyn Lozada all together and is also boycotting her new spinoff show with her fiance, Chad Ochocinco. 

Star Jones from "The View" (who is a respected TV personality) is disgusted with the show and is gathering up support of powerful women to get the show stopped! Also, famous TV talk show host, Wendy Williams stands behind the petition and has already signed it, calling The Basketball Wives...TRASHY!

Viewers were already upset at the BBW's behavior, describing the cast members as childish and an embarrassment to WOMEN. But this season, when Evelyn and her assistant tried to jump co-star Jennifer and Evelyn jumping wildly on top of a table, just to try to get a "lick in" is when viewers got FED UP and said, "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" And in just 2 hours, the viewer ratings dropped significantly from 1.7 Million to 800,000 views. 

Here is an excerpt from the petition (that is now circulating the internet):

“Evelyn Lozada is a bully. The violence on ‘Basketball Wives’ is horrible and disgraceful.  This is not a hate petition against Eveyln Lozada. We simply will not support violence. It hurts to see violence amongst women on television for entertainment purposes. It is not OK for women to hit each other on TV.

 

Just about every altercation and argument on the show has involved Evelyn in some way, shape or form. From the yelling match on the season 4 premier against her former bestie, Jen, to the table climbing and hair pulling in the last couple of episodes, the woman has a problem for reals."

Star Jones took it to twitter and expressed/ tweeted her feelings about the show:

“It may be ‘comfortable’ to be quiet when women of color slap the crap out of each other & run across tables barefoot, but #ENOUGHisENOUGH."

“About to put together a group of sisters to finally ‘tell the truth’ about the image of women of color in the media.”

Star Jones then tweets, defending Jennifer's decision to call the cops (which I also felt that she should do)... 

"And the thought that the woman from #BBW who was smacked doesn't have the RIGHT to file assault charges is LUDICROUS! You NEVER give up your right not to have your ‘person’ intentionally assaulted unless you are participating in an agreed physical activity.

…little black girls deserve more than what we're giving! It sickens me when young sis think that behavior is acceptable. U can't get a REAL JOB acting like an animal."

With over 29k+ signatures on the petition, big companies such as Burger King and Summer's Eve, pulled their ads from the TV Show. I'm sure they didnt want consumers to think they support bullying and violence the show was promoting.


I admit, I signed the petition too! Whether or not the reality stars were acting "EXTRA" to boost ratings, their actions are sending one message to viewers- that it's okay to lay your hands on someone who makes you mad and it's ok to pick on people. How can we tell kids that bullying is wrong if GROWN UPs are bullying too? 


If the petition goes ignored, it will have most thinking that celebrities have special rights to bully others. If our voices are heard, it will send a message that BULLYING and VIOLENCE will not be tolerated and those who are guilty, will suffer the consequences of their actions- even celebrities.

[Read the PETITION and sign it if you agree with it]

What are your thoughts? 

PRs Needed for Pro-bono Work for Afghan Women's Writing Project & Wardford Foundation

Hi everyone.

There has been so many inquiries from those who want to work with our company and put their skills to work. Unfortunately, we are not hiring and have a long intern waiting list. HOWEVER, we do have leads that I hope you would be interested in.

Because our company limits itself to so many probono projects each year, we are unable to assist with the following great programs and hope that you can volunteer your services to them:

1. Afghan Women's Writing Project- AWWP pairs women in Afghanistan with professional women writers (here in the States) for secure online writing workshops.
2. The Warford Foundation -a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program. 

Afghan Women's Writing Project

A fellow PR recently had to step down from her volunteer position as their PR advisor so we hope someone out there can help. This will be a great opportunity for new PRs who wants to build their resume and credibility. It's really an amazing and well-ran organization.

Website: www.awwproject.org 

Article: 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/world/asia/07iht-letter07.html?page... 

The former PR has helped out in the following areas so this will give you an idea of where to pick up where she left off: 

• press outreach
• responding to reporter inquiries
• and developing overall communications strategy

If you're interested or even just curious about how you might lend a hand, please contact Susan Solomon at <sussol@gmail.com>.

The Warford Foundation

They are also seeking the same scope of work. Because this foundation is fairly new, they will probably also need the following:

• a media kit
• an updated press release
• someone who is able to assist with fundraisers and events
• etc... 

I think the best candidate to assist them should be someone who is familiar with military and military media- to get them in their publications and can get them involved at military events (at least set up a table with their info). 

Website: http://thewarfordfoundation.org/

Here is a recent article our company has written for them: http://alistprfirm.blogspot.com/2012/05/retired-soldiermother-helps-military.html

If you are interested in volunteering your services for The Warford Foundation, please email  info@thewarfordfoundation.org

Please share this information to any PRs you know. 


Thank you so much!


Sincerely,
Sandy Thompson
Publicist 
A-List PR Firm

Retired Soldier/MOTHER Helps Military Widows and Single Mothers Go Back To School

Because today is Mother's Day, I felt it appropriate to tell the world about this amazing woman/ mother who is on a mission to help OTHER mothers (specifically military widows & single mothers). 


As if fighting for and serving our country for 20 long years wasn't enough, Ms. Warford (founder of The Warford Foundation and retired US ARMY soldier) hasn't stopped serving there. She continues to serve our community and works hard to help those whose significant others/spouses fought and died to protect us! 


Her mission is not to give hand outs or handicap these women by not making them work for what they need. Instead, her mission is to give them something priceless- a higher education; a degree; knowledge that will help them succeed in life!


These women's husbands / kids' dads gave their lives to protect our country & to protect us. The least we can do is help the families (our soldiers/heroes left behind) by helping them become self-sufficient. We can all help by making monetary donations, becoming a volunteer and/or simply by spreading the word so that we can reach those who can benefit from this cause.


(Please read below)

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The Warford Foundation

Helping Single Mothers & Military Widows Continue Their Education

The Warford Foundation (TWF) is a non-profit organization (registered in Maryland) that was created to assist military widows and single mothers through financial assistance in their pursuit of successfully completing nursing program. 

The founder, Parthenia Warford is known to have a soft spot when it came to helping those who are less fortunate. Specifically, she has a special connection with single mothers, as she was one raising two daughters, while she was in the U.S army for 20 years.  

Ms. Warford served her country honorably from 1981 to 2002. A retired US Army soldier, she is too familiar with the plight of the military spouse. She knows the impact of having a spouse serving their country (fighting this Nation's war) one day and then being told the next day, "You're [now] a widow with children." This life altering event is devastating to anyone and a military wife (or single mother) with limited job skills is left to pick up the pieces to provide the best way she can for her family. With this concern, Ms. Warford started TWF, to give hope to these women (who are often forgotten about after the funerals and other military rituals) and to let them know that they are not alone.

"Our hope is that it will help them to contribute to society in an area of critical need - [nursing]; while also increasing their sense of purpose and ability to become more self-sufficient." ~Parthenia Warford

The mission of TWF is to expand these opportunities to these women by increasing self sufficiency through scholastic growth and achievement. In order to continue to help them obtain an associates degree in nursing, TWF (who is IRS 501(3)c approved) relies on donations and often hosts various events/ fundraisers. The proceeds obtained will go directly toward Project Impact Scholars fund, which was established specifically for this cause. 

For more information and to learn how you can be a part of this cause, please visit http://thewarfordfoundation.org/ or email info@thewarfordfoundation.org.