MCs, DJs, photographers, journalists and men who love women in Hip Hop were encouraged to congregate and share the wealth of information we all have to offer. On the Ning social networking site it prompted the young girls to enter their pics, music and video. There on the HHS site they were safe to input demonstrations of their artistry and not be disrespected or ridiculed.

I’m proud to report, today we boast over 2100 members as a part of Hip Hop Sisters and we’re growing. After achieving some notoriety in the area of creativity, at last, I wanted to give something more. Hip Hop Sisters Network is all about giving back, in more ways than one.

I’ve reached out to my celebrity peers who enjoy doing great mentoring work with the youth and asked that they become involved. We have the likes of Jada Pinkett Smith, Chilli, Russell Simmons, Ledisi, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Melinda Williams, Salt of Salt N’ Pepa, Malcolm Jamal Warner and many others who are on board and excited about participating.

Together we all look forward to working the mission of Hip Hop Sisters Network through Workshops, Seminars, Summer Camps and other programming. Educating, Empowering and Encouraging the generations that are waiting to be guided into a security of knowingness.

I want you involved! Please head over to http://hiphopsisters.org/join-us/ and join the movement!
Let’s change the world!

–Lyte

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Hip Hop Sisters Network includes Hip Hop Sisters Artistry, which provides a platform for female artists to showcase their talents in an environment of encouragement and respect, as well as Hip Hop Sisters Foundation, which is a non-profit charity that promotes positive images of women of ethnic diversity by bringing together leaders from the world of Hip Hop, the entertainment industry, and the corporate world.  HHS provides national and international support to women and youth around the globe on the topics of: Cultural Issues; Financial Empowerment; Health and Wellness; Mentorship; and Educational Opportunities.  Advisory board members include Faith Evans, Ledisi, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chilli, Russell Simmons, Cheryl “Salt” James, Malinda Williams, Kelly Price, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Kenny Lattimore, Melanie Fiona and Dr. Benjamin Chavis.  Join the Movement:  www.hiphopsisters.org

On Friday I visited 2 radio stations, signed autograph copies of my new book, “Unstoppable” at Walgreens and attended an early morning golf scramble. The people were out celebrating and enjoying the 10th year anniversary of this joyous annual gathering. In the evening I checked a comedy show at the Hilton Garden Inn where 6 Comedians showed their skills.

Saturday marked the day of performances out in the Eagle Stadium in the heart of Desoto. The line up was of legendary status: Cameo, Pieces of a Dream, Doug E Fresh and more.

Now it’s a different day and I do have a plan. A plan to build an enterprise and leave a legacy as part of history. Although I rest in things move at God’s speed, I’m a firm believer that we can sometimes get in the way of our own blessings. I’m completely out of the way yet on my way and thought if I had the ear of a strong, solid young man or girl who was open to hear advice what would I say? Maybe this:

Make your choices deliberate or else you’ll become a part of someone else’s plan. Someone who may or may not have regard for you as a spiritual being.

Build character, your character.  Become the person you trust. Speak the words you love to hear. Embody and promote the positivity that can change your surroundings.

Love yourself which entails much more than just saying it. Love for one’s self means taking care of YOU emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. It means not allowing anyone to mistreat you or belittle your work, looks or character. It means speaking up for what you vehemently believe and never backing down under unwarranted pressures. Loving yourself means making a plan and sticking to it regardless of the naysayers and seemingly endless distractions. Not even your boyfriend/husband or girlfriend/wife should look to take you off of your game plan. Having love for self means finding and spending time with those who share the same love and care for you that you do. They should have equal love for your time and your dreams.

I’d say dream the biggest dream, make a PLAN and then focus until you reach your goals. While you’re at it become UNSTOPPABLE!!

–Lyte

Well, when ENOUGH is ENOUGH is the answer! Sure we may speak up for ourselves at poignant moments throughout our life but every once in a while the journey throws us a curve and it’s up to us to hit, catch or set that ball straight!!

You are no one’s doormat! You’re not a throw rug or anything that would make it alright for you to be treated as such. Maybe it’s time you get fed up! Maybe it’s respect that has been lost and you need to make someone find it!! Whatever the issue is, it may very well be time for you to confront and address the root cause of why you feel less than the SUPER person you are!!

– Lyte

verb ( past and past participle stood |sto͝od| )
1 [ no obj. ] have or maintain an upright position, supported by one’s feet: Lionel stood in the doorway | she stood still, heart hammering.
• rise to one’s feet: the two men stood up and shook hands.
• move to and remain in a specified position: she stood aside to let them enter.
• [ with obj. ] place or set in an upright or specified position: don’t stand the plant in direct sunlight.
2 [ no obj. ] (of an object, building, or settlement) be situated in a particular place or position: the town stood on a hill | the hotel stands in three acres of gardens.
• (of a building or other vertical structure) remain upright and entire rather than fall into ruin or be destroyed: after the heavy storms, only one house was left standing.
• remain valid or unaltered: my decision stands | his strikeout record stood for 38 years.
• (esp. of a vehicle) remain stationary: the train now standing on track 3.
• (of a liquid) collect and remain motionless: avoid planting in soil where water stands in winter.
• (of food, a mixture, or liquid) rest without disturbance, typically so as to infuse or marinate: pour boiling water over the fruit and leave it to stand for 5 minutes.
• (of a ship) remain on a specified course: the ship was standing north.
3 [ no obj. ] be in a specified state or condition: since mother’s death, the house had stood empty | sorry, darling—I stand corrected.
• adopt a particular attitude toward a matter or issue: students should consider where they stand on this issue.
• be of a specified height: Sampson was a small man, standing 5 ft. 4 in. tall.
• (stand at) be at (a particular level or value): the budget stood at $14 million per annum.
• [ no obj., with infinitive ] be in a situation where one is likely to do something: investors stood to lose heavily.
• act in a specified capacity: he stood watch all night.
• (also stand at stud )(of a stallion) be available for breeding.
4 [ with obj. and often modal ] withstand (an experience or test) without being damaged: small boats that could stand the punishment of heavy seas.
• [ usu. with negative ] informal be able to endure or tolerate: I can’t stand the way Mom talks to him.
5 [ no obj. ] Brit.be a candidate in an election: he stood for Parliament in 1968.
6 [ usu. with two objs. ] provide (food or drink) for someone at one’s own expense: somebody in the bar would stand him a beer.

–Lyte

It’s time we all realize that every experience comes from a thought manifested into word. The choice of words we use can ultimately seal our fate. We soon become victims and beneficiaries to those powerful words so why not choose words that will empower us.

Let’s talk good talk and sing good songs filled with words that uplift and inspire. Let’s find music with motivating lyrics and repeat the words that will come to shape our lives. You are what you eat and you become what you speak.

Let’s become more cognizant of the words that need not be said.

–Lyte