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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY BEST IN CLASS

MOREEN BAILEY FRATER CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN LEADERS MAKING THEIR MARK

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From the Editor

Let's celebrate diversity & inclusion Each year we here at Phenomenal Woman take time out to look at diversity in northeast Ohio to show that albeit a long time coming – this is a diverse community and our businesses and organizations understand the importance of that dynamic.

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Shelley M. Shockley Managing Editor Writers Shelley M. Shockley Ruby Lee Gamble A. Michele Garrett Kim Brown

At this writing Cleveland is on an emotional high. The city has received a lot of good news in the last few weeks; Cleveland has beat out other major cities to host the 2016 National Republican Convention. And Cleveland's basketball son LeBron James has decided to return home. These events are great news for the city of Cleveland and the state of Ohio.

In order to entice and win the bid for the Republican Convention, the City and Cuyahoga County joined forces and these heavily Democratic entities embraced their polar opposites – local Republican leaders and forged a team that put together a solid plan.

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Diversity works. Just ask KeyBank where women are making decisions that impact the level of inclusion for one of the nation's largest banks. Our cover story features Poppie Parrish, Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility at KeyBank.

On the Cover Story: Michelle Phillips Fay Photo: Eric Benson

Parrish is looking for the “best of the best” to work with Key in the procurement of goods and services. Diverse companies representing the rainbow that is our world are the firms she is seeking – female owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned.

Contributors Michelle Phillips Fay Marjorie Clark Stephanie Phelps Deborah Prince

KeyBank's mantra is “helping communities thrive” and without working with all facets of a community the whole will suffer. Under the leadership of newly appointed chairman and CEO Beth Mooney, Parrish says the opportunities and ideas have been pushed further and she enjoys working with a forward-minded boss.

Also making a name for itself in Supplier Diversity is Kent State University. Kent State recently received a Best in Class award for Supplier Diversity from the Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership. Kent State's Supplier Diversity program, which is an integral component of the procurement department, develops strategies to increase minority business representation in securing purchasing contracts at the university.

This recognition came with a first for the University. For the first and second quarters of 2014, the Minority Business Enterprise goal of 15% was exceeded, thanks to a strong focus on outreach. For more on KSU's Supplier Diversity program see the story inside.

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Media plays a significant role in the perception of a community, one's own personal selfworth and a myriad of other factors so having an open mind when it comes to diversity is important to the overall view of the world.

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At WEWS TV-5, Moreen Bailey Frater is tasked with developing alliances and programming that reflects the station's philosophy of inclusion and diversity. Bailey Frater is a native of Jamaica but has made Cleveland her home since her pre-teen years. She followed her heart into radio broadcasting before venturing into television where she has established relationships and partnerships with a very diverse group of people. She says in our feature story that despite their differences, people are ultimately pretty similar.

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On a somewhat lighter note, Simply Stephanie focuses on natural hair and the workforce.

Published reports have highlighted the problems some women of color have experienced as a result of wearing their hair in its natural state.

It is my hope that you will sit down with your favorite beverage, peruse the pages of our Diversity edition and ask yourself what you can do to be more inclusive. Maybe you can try a new restaurant featuring cuisine from a part of the world you've never visited. If you're a reader, check out a book from a foreign land. No matter how you do it, please consider the world through someone else's eyes.

As always, I hope you enjoy our offerings and we look forward to your comments and

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As I pondered my words for this column, I tried to think about what is most important when you consider diversity and I came away with – RESPECT. Respect is a key component of every relationship and if you are inclusive of others it demonstrates that you have a true understanding of this virtue.

Parrish's hard work has paid off through a number of national recognitions and a corporate culture that supports her efforts. I encourage you to take a moment or two and read about the advances taking place at KeyBank.

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Best in Class SIMPLY STEPHANIE: LIVING IN DESTINY

The Diversity & Inclusion of Kinky, Curly, Natural Hair

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Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD Named Chairholder of The Edgar B. Jackson Endowed chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity at UH

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Poppie Parish A key figure on the Cleveland scene The Cleveland Young Professional Minority Women's Group

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Moreen Bailey Frater

Master Collaborator, Champion of Diversity and Inclusion

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Providing a supportive community for women of color

Phenomenal Fashion 28 Beauty Basics A guide for looking your best

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Make Your Small Business Marketing Plan “Sizzle” Fraud,” having an extra star on a review site can cause the revenue of a business to rise by five to 10 percent, so there is a direct connection between ratings and a business' bottom line.

Employ big data & social marketing.

Social media was key for promoting the opening of Underbelly. Online platforms such as Facebook, OpenTable, Instagram and Fishbowl help owners gain rapid exposure, while big data drives loyalty, customer satisfaction and profitability.

For small businesses and restaurants, savvy marketing can make a major difference in overall performance, especially when it comes to promoting products and services to loyal and prospective customers.

Chris Shepherd, executive chef and owner of Houston restaurant Underbelly and 2014 James Beard Foundation Award Winner for Best Chef Southwest, is always hungry for new marketing recipes.

Since opening the well-regarded Houston restaurant Underbelly two years ago, he has learned what it takes to successfully run a small business, especially the importance of finding the right partners. That's why he has decided to use the U.S. Postal Service's Every Door Direct Mail® service to target 2,000 local customers with news about changes to Underbelly's wine list.

“I am always looking for new marketing strategies or to take a creative approach to an existing, proven marketing strategy to add excitement to the business and draw in customers,” Shepherd said. “Using direct mail is a great way to share news about Underbelly in our own unique voice to our neighbors.”

Fellow small business and restaurant owners can take a note from Shepherd and his advice on current marketing trends as well as these marketing and management tips.

Don't be distracted by the 'shiny new object.'

Business owners need to remember “tried and true” management and marketing tactics. The customer is always right. And now they are more powerful than ever with real time reviews. According to a recent study “Fake It Till You Make It: Reputation, Competition, and Yelp Review 6 ▒ JULY-AUGUST 2014

But don't solely rely on e-mail/social media to reach customers.

The average household receives only two pieces of direct mail a day compared with 157 emails. A service such as Every Door Direct Mail is an easy-to-use and costeffective solution that helps get messages into the hands of customers. For example, Shepherd is using this service to help creatively promote changes to his wine menu to some of his most valued customers.

Understand that social responsibility is not going away any time soon.

The demand continues for healthier menu options — not just from a calorie perspective, but sustainable, local and ethical foods have never been more important. Sourcing food from local farms garners customer loyalty and puts money into the local economy. A similar local-first and community-conscious approach serves those outside the restaurant industry, as well.

Remember that successes start local.

Trends, just like customers and menu items, differ throughout specific regions and even down to the neighborhood. Pay attention to the patterns unfolding around your operation. Services such as Every Door Direct Mail help you target mailing routes by address, city, state, ZIP code or up to a five-mile radius around your business.

Don't forget to be authentic.

Chef Shepherd is known for his often-changing, unique menu that represents what he stands for as a chef. He encourages building a business around what is authentic for you.

You can turn up the heat on your small business marketing plan by adding the U.S. Postal Service's offerings to the menu. For more information about essential shipping and marketing solutions from the U.S. Postal Service including Every Door Direct Mail, visit usps.com/business/businesssolutions.htm.

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Kent State Supplier Diversity Program is

Best in Class

Kent State University's strong relationship with many of its diverse vendors has contributed to the success of its supplier diversity program, and resulted in some recent recognition. In April Kent State received a Best in Class award for Supplier Diversity from the Commission on Economic Inclusion, a program of the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

Given in the nonprofit/government, large corporation and middle-market categories, the Best in Class awards were based on results of the commission's 2013 Employers Survey on Diversity™ and follow-up interviews by commission staff. Kent State's Supplier Diversity program, which is an integral component of the procurement department, develops strategies to increase minority business representation in securing purchasing contracts at the university.

The collaborative efforts and outreach of the Supplier Diversity program also resulted in a first for the university; it exceeded the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 15% for the first two quarters of FY 2014. Kent State's MBE rate was 15.11% for the first quarter and increased to 21% for the second quarter.

Veronica Cook-Euell, manager of Kent State's Supplier Diversity program, says supplier diversity is an important initiative within the university's larger diversity agenda.

“The only way these types of endeavors work is when there is clear leadership from the top of the institution, and we are fortunate to have that,” she said. “We

encapsulate the spirit of innovation and creativity, and there truly exists an entrepreneurial mindset in how we approach supplier diversity. We believe in the vision and mission, and we progressively pursue our goals.”

Veronica Cook-Euell, Manager, Supplier Diversity Program at Kent State University.

Outreach efforts across Northeast Ohio also have led to Kent State's resounding success. Cook-Euell has taken active roles in the community with major inclusion programming. Kent State has promoted minority inclusion through events such as the Global Business Connection, the Commission on Economic Inclusion and the State of Ohio Reverse Trade Fair.

Kent State has brought opportunities directly to campus by hosting several matchmaker events. These events bring together vendors and contractors with Kent State's purchasers and project managers, resulting in the creation of business relationships and opening the door to possible contract opportunities.

In another outreach effort, Cook-Euell partnered with Kent State's Office of the University Architect this spring to host an informational session for diverse suppliers interested in responding to Kent State's RFQ to be placed on a pre-qualified list of architects and engineers for future projects. More than 20 diversity suppliers, who learned more about what the university architects are looking for and the RFQ process, attended the program. Cook-Euell hopes this latest initiative will lead to an increase in responses from minority suppliers.

“We at Kent State value supplier diversity and are committed to inclusion of diverse businesses,” Cook-Euell says. “We want that perfect world where our suppliers are just as diverse as the products and services they provide.”

Representatives from Kent State University were on hand when the university was awarded Best in Class honors for its supplier diversity program.

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For more information about Kent State's Supplier Diversity program, visit: www.kent.edu/procurement/diversity

KSU hosts “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” On a chilly, snowy day in April, over 300 men put on heeled shoes and joined women to “walk a mile in her shoes ®” as part of Kent State University's 4th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® International event. Walk a Mile ® is part of the Office of Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) Sexual Assault Awareness Month which is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting prevention throughout the university and greater community about sexual assault. Other events included a real life based scenario in which audience members had the opportunity to engage with the characters and ask questions about the incidents, a presentation about the sexual violence of Dalit women in India and an opportunity for survivors to raise their voices and reclaim their right in a march to Take Back the Night.

Housed in the Women's and Gender Centers and under the capable direction of Jennifer O'Connell, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, SRVSS offers education, prevention programming and resources for all faculty, staff and students on personal safety, sexual assault and rape, stalking, and relationship violence.

In May, Jennie was given the DEI Shining Star Award for her outstanding contribution to the Division by implementing the Green Dot Strategy, a bystander initiative, throughout Kent State University.

The green dot strategy is a comprehensive approach to violence prevention that capitalizes on the power of peer and cultural influence. Informed by social change theory, the model targets all community members as potential bystanders, and seeks to engage them, through awareness, education and skills-practice, in proactive behaviors that establish intolerance of violence as the norm, as well as reactive interventions in high-risk situations – resulting in the ultimate reduction of violence.

Jennifer O'Connell, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, KSU

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Living in Destiny©

The Diversity & Inclusion of Kinky, Curly, Natural Hair

By Stephanie Phelps Contributing Writer

In the broadest sense diversity and inclusion means respect for and appreciation of the differences among people and groups. If you ask any woman with kinky, curly or even wavy hair how much respect and appreciation she gets when styling her hair in its natural state , especially in the workplace, you'll find yourself pushing a hot button.

Depending on where she works, how old she is, the kind of work she does or a number of other contributing factors – women of color, especially black women, tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to wearing their “natural” hair. They learned as children that altering the way their hair grows out of their head, no matter how painful or painstaking, is preferable to the disapproval they might receive, most importantly by their employers.

Most would agree that women in high profile positions and those with public personas bear an even heavier burden. Not only is maintaining a European standard of beauty expected, the slightest deviation can cost “big time”. Take the case of the Louisiana-based meteorologist who fought to wear her short natural hair in front of the camera for about two years only to be dismissed from her position.

More recently a Today Show reporter was left with no option but to wear her natural hair, and felt compelled to explain to the hosts and audience why she did not have her normal straight hairstyle.

Social media played a role in both of these instances, with the meteorologist tweeting about the backlash and the reporter sharing her experience on Twitter as well. The irony in the role of social media is that the use of this new medium was given as the cause for the dismissal of the meteorologist.

What does all this mean for black women who are increasingly choosing to forego chemical relaxers, flat irons and straightening combs? Well, for one thing it means these women are learning to love themselves more fully. It means that although many film and music stars are causing us to take another look at the standard of beauty in this country, many women are simply tired of chemicals and the damage of heat straightening, not to mention the damage to their psyches.

On a personal note: I decided to rid myself of the expense and damage of chemical relaxers about five years ago, only to be replaced by a flat iron. Still, I “rock” my natural hair from time to time. Oh well, as they say, “progress not perfection.” For this edition of Phenomenal Woman Magazine, I'm substituting my usual photo to show off my natural hair.

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nspired by the need to create a space for young professional women of color to learn and grow in Cleveland, Jazmin Long and Lauren Welch founded The Cleveland Young Professional Minority Women's Group (CYPMWG) in January 2014.

CYPMWG carries out the bold mission of providing a supportive community for women of color to enhance their careers through networking initiatives, community engagement, and leadership development tailored to the professional and personal aspirations of its members.

The Group looks forward to inspiring the community through passion and dedication by enhancing the lives of young professional women of color in the city of Cleveland.

It focuses on tackling power structures and social constructs that often leave women of color feeling powerless and looks forward to opening the doors to new opportunities for its members.

Despite its infancy, the Group has already hosted a number of events including Our Ladies Love Brunch [an intimate brunch for young women to hear from women working in their

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chosen field and to discuss personal and professional roadblocks and triumphs], our Women in Action Series [ a speaker series where Executive women have candid conversations with CYPMWG members] and other thought provoking and experiential general body theme meetings such as vision board creation and fiscal responsibility, all in harmony with the Group's bold mission.

CYPMWG is not only focused on young professional women of color but is also dedicated to the empowerment of young girls and other marginalized populations. It firmly believes in the importance of community engagement and participating in service to the city of Cleveland.

The Group understands the importance of fostering relationships and mentoring young women, in order to continue to ensure that young professional women of color have a seat at the table to create change in their communities.

For more information about The Cleveland Young Professional Minority Women's Group or to learn about upcoming events, please visit their website at www.cleypmwg.com.

Change Up Your Routine Healthy ways to reinvent yourself Aging gracefully is as much about feeling good on the inside as feeling good on the outside. It's never too late to make changes to reinvent yourself and maximize your mental and physical wellbeing.

Self-improvement is at the top of many women's to-do lists, and doing so can take many forms. According to a recent survey by Post Great Grains Cereal, 73 percent of women said they'd reinvented themselves since they turned 40 by improving their health, finding a new passion or changing their career.

Eighty-three percent of survey participants (women, ages 40-plus) think the greatest obstacle to reaching their full potential is what they think of themselves, rather than what others think of them. Follow these tips to become your own best friend and take steps toward creating a happier, healthier you.

Give proper attention to your diet. A common form of reinvention is improving your eating habits. A balanced diet that promotes a healthy digestive system is an important step in creating a healthier you. Starting each day with a nutritious breakfast is one easy change. Fill your menu with nutrition you can see and wholesome ingredients, such as those in Great Grains Digestive Blend cereals, which have active cultures in addition to whole grains and natural fiber.

time to strengthen your personal connections improves not only the health of those relationships, but the effects of those relationships on your physical health, as well.

While charting a new path may seem daunting, focusing on your physical and mental health as you work to introduce change into your life can smooth the way to reinventing a better and brighter you.

For more information, visit www.greatgrains.com.

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Take time to understand yourself.

Digging deep to understand your true passions may help reveal a new, more fulfilling path in life, whether it be in the form of new hobbies or even a new career. If you're not sure where to start, begin by making a running list of situations, which capture your attention, such as news articles or engaging conversations. Over time, look for patterns to emerge.

Topics or themes rising to the top could signal a special interest you may have overlooked in the past.

Nurture valuable relationships.

Knowing (and loving) yourself comes first, but having a strong support system is also important for overall wellbeing. While it's important for women to surround themselves with people who will boost them up, that boost doesn't always have to come from another woman. When they need a good laugh, 59 percent of women in the Great Grains survey said they turn to their significant other. Investing www.PHENOMENALWOMAN.me â–’ 13

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Poppie Parish: A Key Figure on the Cleveland Scene

by Michelle Phillips Fay Contributing Writer, Phenomenal Woman Magazine “It's in the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet.

I'm a woman Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman, That's me."

With global news coverage of the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou -- poetess, author, and teacher -- the world became reacquainted with her iconic poem "Phenomenal Woman." Many publicly praised her ability to change the collective of hearts and minds touched by the stroke of her elegant pen and the cadence of her unmistakable voice. Although she spoke in quiet and gentle tones, the force of her words helped to break down many of the barriers that keep people from becoming their best selves -abuse, bigotry, geography, ignorance, intolerance, prejudice, and shame. Fortunately, her words and example live on.

Indeed, it can be counted a blessing for one's life's work to have such a widespread, lasting, and powerful impact. Typically, when we think of those figures we tend to think of athletes, celebrities, and other such notables. But sometimes we only need to look within our own backyards to find the unsung, gentle souls who daily make it their business to have a positive impact on countless individuals, neighborhoods, and communities throughout this country.

Meet Poppie Parish, Senior Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility at KeyBank, who works in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a phenomenal woman in her own right. Possessed of sincere eyes, warm smile, and enthusiastic gait, she is an uncommonly-named woman with a remarkable mission whose professional achievements are in full bloom within the walls of KeyBank.

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Parish entered the simple conference room in KeyBank Tower like the typical corporate executive: a greeting exchanged, hands extended, and introductions were made. She passed a business card, bearing her impressive title. But it soon became apparent that she was more impressed by my answer to questions about whether my personal needs had been looked after upon my arrival at the bank. For her part, she brought a bottle of water for me to ensure my comfort during the interview. And that is how my morning began with the gracious Poppie, after I arrived for my interview with Senior VP Parish.

COVER STORY - POPPIE PARISH Poppie came to KeyBank, headquartered in Cleveland and the nation's 15th largest U.S. bank-based financial services company, in 2001 to assume the weighty responsibility of focusing the strategic and tactical direction of Key's supplier diversity mission. Today, in this capacity, she oversees the developing and securing of relationships with minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses. In her own words, KeyBank is looking to find "the best of the best."

Through the supplier diversity initiative, business owners are provided with the opportunity to supply KeyBank's 1,028 fullservice branches with essential goods and services. This huge program benefits diverse, high-quality, and highlycompetitive suppliers and their subcontractors, while providing job creation and economic development to communities across Key's 14-state national footprint.

KeyBank's spend under Poppie has been close to $1 billion since 2001.

Magazine's list of “Top 10 Companies for Supplier Diversity.”

And overall it has taken top-10 honors five times under Poppie's leadership. In 2013, Key was ranked #6 nationally by spending 13% of its procurement monies with diverse suppliers.

Given accomplishments of this magnitude, it might be difficult to remain humble and grounded. Not for Poppie. She requires very little in the way of public praise. Speaking to that point, the woman who was recently designated one of "Cleveland's Living Legends" said: "I don't need a lot of accolades. I don't need big titles for [the work I do] because I know when someone comes back and tells me 'Poppie, it's because of your work within this community, it's because of your work within this company that I'm where I want to be.'

That's all I need, honestly."

Last year, KeyBank reported assets totaling $92.9 billion, and late last year Poppie was tasked with new work, leading the corporation's internal diversity efforts as its Diversity and “Our whole mantra is 'helping our communities thrive.' Within Inclusion project manager, working under the leadership of those communities there are diverse people . . . . Within that Bruce Murphy, Chief Diversity diverse group there are clients, Officer. As such, Poppie now prospective clients, spearheads Key's stated effort shareholders, [and] investors, to “build a more diverse and [who] are all, in some form or “I just want to be known for doing good. I want to be inclusive company that fashion, diverse. What are we known for empowering people. And continuing to consistently attracts, retains, [ Ke y B a n k ] d o i n g t o b e make a difference. . . . and for that impact to be and develops diverse talent.” inclusive? What are we As the architect of the shown. . . . I never sought to be a living legend. I just bringing to the table that program's restructuring and differentiates us? Because want to be Poppie. I want to be someone known for the building out of its banks provide basically the their passion and commitment around this work that operational plan, Poppie's same products and services . . they call inclusion. I strive every day to make a unique name is riding on her . what would make people difference in someone's life.” success. want to come to Key?" In Poppie's mind, the answers are simple: “When they see that we are committed, that we really have a strong desire to build relationships, and to build relationship with all segments of the market. That makes us stand out as an organization. And, in turn, we are bringing economic wealth to many segments of our country.”

Within KeyBank, the commitment to supplier diversity has been integrated into corporate culture, and is “viewed as an integral and natural component of [its] corporate, business environment,” according to Key's published statements.

However, Poppie helped to flesh out that statement, adding: "Beth Mooney, since she has come on board as our CEO and Chairman, has really pushed the needle in so many different ways. And I'm just so proud to be a part of an organization where we have individuals like herself at the helm that are forward-thinking and really seeing the importance and the impact that being inclusive has on our company, on our structure, on who we are."

To ensure compliance, internally the corporation and all lines of business have unit and/or individual goals that serve as significant metrics (or measurable goals) during annual performance reviews. Simply put, everyone at KeyBank has a personal stake in achieving diversity because employee bonuses and options can be directly impacted, depending upon how the numbers break.

During Poppie's tenure, KeyBank's supplier diversity business efforts have achieved national recognition. Notably, the model earned an all-time-high #4 position on DiversityInc

“I've had an opportunity over the course of my career . . . to help to award a business . . . their first contract. And, quite frankly, those have become longterm relationships for me. Some that had started when I was in the utility industry and now almost 40 years later those companies and those owners still come back to me and share stories with others that through that first contract they were able to really start to build on their business and to grow their business. And, you know, that's what makes a difference for me.”

With a proven track record like hers, it is no wonder that she sees the value in maintaining relationships. Poppie also marveled at the fact that persons within the business community still seek her out. With each corporate move, they continue to find her. And it is these sustained relationships and the growth of these businesses over the years that fuels her passion for the work behind diversity and inclusion. "I love what I do," she beamed.

If equally successful at workforce diversity, Poppie has the potential to change literally the faces of KeyBank. Fortunately for her, many good things are already in place. For example, KeyBank boasts over a half-dozen internal networking groups -- African American, Asian, People with Disabilities, Women, Hispanic/Latino, Jewish Cultural, Young Professionals, LGBT and Military Inclusion -- each representing a different dimension of diversity within the corporation. In Key's terms, “[d]iversity means understanding and valuing differences, while drawing on similarities to achieve a common goal.”

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Poppie Parish (second from left) exchanging ideas with staff at KeyBank. (Photo: Eric Benson)

KeyBank's numbers with regard to women provide a snapshot of how well the company is doing for at least one of its networking groups. Among its executive leadership team, which is headed by KeyCorp Chairman and CEO Mooney, 40% are female. Female representation at the senior management level is “close to 30%,” Poppie confirmed after our meeting. “[W]e realize there is always room for improvement and at Key we are continually cultivating an environment that encourages inclusion, enabling individuals to contribute their full potential and grow within the organization,” she stressed.

For Poppie, her mission is clearly personal, and not merely business. To accomplish this work, she must invest a considerable amount of herself. Poppie typically puts in a 12hour day, oftentimes foregoing the corporate lunch outside the office. "The end of the day could mean 7 p.m. or so." But when pushed on the question of the true length of her day, she added, laughing, "I do take this home, too, so it's everywhere." After an early morning arrival at the office, normally lunch is consumed at her desk. Said lunch on the day of our interview was a banana, which would more than likely be consumed while completing paperwork, as is her habit.

"You have to get the reports out. . . . You have to manage the work of the business."

She has three direct-reports to assist with the business at hand. Poppie strikes you as not only a hard worker herself, but also as someone for whom you would want to work hard.

Aided in large part by her affable manner, she also projects a strong sense of team. Out-of-town travel comprises about 30 percent of her time, and much of that consists of visiting regional offices, attending trade shows, or attending conferences related to supplier diversity. With the workforce diversity addition, it is possible that greater travel demands will follow as new venues and channels specific to that work are added. So how does she find the energy to pull off 12-hour days on a regular basis?

"I start with prayer. [And] I think a lot has to do with the excitement of the work. This has not gotten old for me. . . .

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basically throughout the course of my professional career to do different things. I've been empowered to make change, to be a part of change. And knowing that all the work that I am doing, particularly now, is about that . . . I wake up with thoughts in my mind of what we can do, how we can do it, and so it's energizing in and of itself for me. " To paraphrase a common expression, "woman cannot live by banana alone." There must be some other form of sustenance in her life. And for Poppie that life-giving substance is family.

In that area, she has been blessed with abundance. "I have a great husband. . . . He's an entrepreneur as well. So my children have been immersed in my work, his work, and so we've been able to balance because of that, I think. And because of the relationship we have."

She credits the strength of her marriage with helping her manage the demands of her professional life: "If it wasn't for [the strength of the marriage] it would not have worked.

Because the requirements sometimes of [my] job, of [my] travel, and vice versa, because of the fact that my husband is an entrepreneur which had taken him away for extended periods of time. . . . We just had to figure out . . . the best way to balance and make sure that we were nurturing our children also in the process."

Perhaps in cities like New York and Washington, D.C., the task of childrearing is performed by busy corporate executives with the aid of nannies, au pairs, and boarding schools, but in the Midwest many still do it the old-fashioned way -- sports carpools, friends, and family.

Even as a full-time student with a full-time career and three small children early on in her career, Poppie boasted, "I had the support of my parents, as well. That helped quite extensively, during the course of that timeframe [as a nontraditional student] in my life. . . . And again, I have to say my husband played a significant role in the management and the balancing of this [career] work, and everything that I was trying to do."

Finding this hard for even herself to believe now, she humorously reflected upon how she had studied with her children, "which hopefully instilled in them the importance of this work and the importance of education," she said. Poppie was right. She and her husband reared an air traffic controller, a social worker, and a project manager. Notably, there is not one entrepreneur in the bunch.

Poppie was diligent and steady throughout the careerquestions portion of our interview, but she became animated and downright merry during the portion on family. It is obvious that her family life is the source of much joy for her.

When asked why she thought there were no entrepreneurs among her sons' chosen professions, she quipped, "They've seen the nights that my husband would stay up working on a proposal. They've seen the nights that I would stay up working on a presentation to give to entrepreneurs. They've seen the work that is involved in all of this."

In the end, Poppie summed up her "I-hadn't-even-thoughtabout-this-in-a-long-long-time" reflection on how to establish a work-family balance by saying, "It's been a family affair. It's been a family journey. We've had a pretty normal life as I see it, as I think back. My children may tell you different. My husband may tell you different [Laughter]. This may not work for everybody, but it worked for me." In 2014, Poppie and her husband celebrated 40 years of marriage, so her approach is, in fact, working for her.

Like the flower known for its vibrant beauty and varied colors, Poppie's own life comes in many hues. Position, title, accolades, and awards aside, what stands out most vividly is

her basic desire to want to help and nurture others while doing meaningful work. And she is blessed to have found true meaning in her work, both inside and outside the office.

Poppie uses her position at KeyBank and her significant influence within this community to help further the aims of two non-profits, in particular. For the past three years, she has sat on the board of The Theo Bowman Center, which operates out of her childhood neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant in Cleveland. “Our primary goal is to support the individuals in that community whether it's with education GED, [our] hunger center, [or our] youth programs. . . . We have through KeyBank's 'Neighbors Make A Difference Program' . . . painted the inside of the building for them. We've provided financial education support. . . . [It] means a lot to me to give back to that particular community.”

The NewBridge Center for Arts & Technology is the other nonprofit. It is supported by "the generosity of corporations, foundations, and individuals," according to its website. It offers a new way of thinking about job training and youth arts programs. NewBridge provides novel career training for unemployed, underemployed, and displaced adults in phlebotomy and pharmacy tech, which is designed to lead to actual job placements. Poppie reported that "KeyBank was one of the initial funding sponsors in Cleveland." And that she was instrumental in making Key's award-winning financial education programming a part of the center's offering for its adults and youth alike.

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COVER STORY - POPPIE PARISH

Poppie Parish (left) enjoying a chat with KeyBank employee. (Photo: Eric Benson)

"I just want to be known for doing good. I want to be known for empowering people. And continuing to make a difference. . . . and for that impact to be shown. . . . I never sought to be a living legend.

I just want to be Poppie. I want to be someone known for their passion and commitment around this work that they call inclusion. I strive every day to make a difference in someone's life.”

Poppie is enjoying a phenomenal corporate career, spanning close to 40 years. She has maintained longstanding personal and professional relationships without the aid of Facebook or LinkedIn. Poppie was able to make her corporate climb without the dreaded corporate relocations, allowing her to give back to those who actually gave to her. She has pursued her career ambitions while simultaneously rearing three active and successful sons. Poppie has been able to sustain a successful, long-standing marriage. And she is genuinely a nice person. Any one of these would be considered a remarkable achievement these days. But for one person to have accomplished them all is truly extraordinary by even the most exacting, objective standards.

Poppie's Petals The hues that contribute to this flower's radiant beauty · · · · · ·

Phenomenal Phacts ·

"Now you understand Just why my head's not bowed.

I don't shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud.

When you see me passing It ought to make you proud."

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And it does. Phenomenal woman. That's Poppie. ·

~~~~~~~ Michelle Phillips Fay is a contributing writer whose subjects include mentoring, parenting, and individual profiles. She, like so many others, was deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Maya Angelou and thanks this readership for the opportunity to express that loss and to showcase a truly phenomenal woman in the process. In actuality, we are surrounded by them. And thanks to Dr. Angelou we all now know how to recognize them. Kudos to phenomenal woman everywhere.

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She begins every day with prayer.

She is grateful for what she has and takes nothing for granted.

She has been happily married to a supportive husband for 40 years.

She has raised three sons who have each become successful professionals.

She displays words of wisdom above her desk as a daily reminder of how to live.

She lives life with a purpose and a commitment to improving the lives of others.

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Poppie holds a M.A. in Psychology with a specialization in Diversity Management from Cleveland State University and is a graduate of Vanderbilt's BAI School of Retail Banking.

Poppie has been a working mother throughout her 35+ year career.

Poppie's tenure at KeyBank saw close to $1 billion in spending with diverse suppliers.

Poppie's leadership on KeyBank Plus resulted in free financial education classes for over 30,000 underserved consumers and earned Federal Reserve and FDIC recognition.

Poppie was recognized as a “Living Legend” by Who's Who in Black Cleveland.

Poppie sits on the Theo Bowman Center's board in her childhood Cleveland neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant, as well as on several non-profit advisory boards throughout the area.

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Dr. Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew named chairholder of the Edgar B. Jackson Jr., MD, Endowed Chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity at UH Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, MEd, MPPM, has been named holder of the Edgar B. Jackson Jr., MD, Endowed Chair for Clinical Excellence and Diversity at University Hospitals Case Medical Center.

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Share Your Health History Start a New Tradition at Your Family Reunion (Family Features) Family reunions are a great opportunity to reconnect and turn relationships into strong, eternal ties. This year, try starting a new tradition — share your health history with your family.

Passing down family health history can be as important as sharing that heirloom recipe your great grandmother shared with your grandmother. Many health conditions run in the family, so knowing the health history can help you or your loved ones take the right steps to stay well and get tested if you or they are at risk. Sharing a health history means having a conversation about your health conditions or those experienced by another family member. These conversations can transform a simple update about a loved one's wellbeing into a piece of prevention.

Why is sharing a health history important?

Though marked with stories and laughter, family reunions are also a perfect time to talk about important matters that affect the health of your family members. As the number of those with common ailments such as obesity, heart disease and cancer continues to rise, other major conditions should not be overlooked, especially kidney disease.

According to the U.S. Renal Data System, nearly one in six African American adults (or 6.2 million) has signs of kidney disease. There are usually no symptoms for early kidney disease, which is why it is sometimes called a “silent disease.”

The two primary causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure.

The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) is encouraging relatives at family reunions to talk about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. The Program's Family Reunion Health Guide can help you plan large group or one-on-one conversations about kidney disease. You do not need to be a healthcare professional or expert to start these important conversations — the guide has everything you need. To download or order a free copy, visit: http://nkdep.nih.gov/get-involved/talk-withfamily.shtml?ref=MAT. Five tips for starting the conversation Talking about health history at family reunions can be challenging. Having a strategy for difficult conversations can help guide the discussion and make it a meaningful and productive experience. Here are some tips for getting a oneon-one conversation started at your next family reunion: 1. Ask permission to have the conversation and try to choose a convenient time and comfortable environment. Look for a quiet, private place that is free from distractions.

2. Acknowledge that it is not always easy to face personal health problems. Try to be supportive and listen to their concerns.

3. Include personal stories in your health discussion. Try sharing your story on how you manage diabetes or high blood pressure to help put them at ease.

4. Offer to go with family members to their health care provider and encourage them to bring information about kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure to appointments.

5. Follow up with family members in ways that work for them. Some relatives may prefer a phone call to an email or text message.

Make the kidney connection with a loved one and start a new, healthy tradition at your next family reunion. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MaketheKidneyConnection. www.PHENOMENALWOMAN.me ▒ 21

FEATURE - MAUREEN BAILEY FRATER

Moreen Bailey Frater Master Collaborator, Champion of Diversity and Inclusion

Story and Photos by, Stephanie Anderson Phelps PWM - Contributing Writer

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oreen Bailey Frater is passionate about collaboration. “It's what I do every day,” she says. “It's one of my greatest strengths. I meet people where they are, to work with them and get the job done.” As the Director of Community Affairs at WEWS News Channel 5 in Cleveland, a key to her success is understanding and knowing people that represent the diversity of northeast Ohio. Her long tenure with the station is proof Moreen knows a thing or two about collaboration and community, not to mention diversity and inclusion. The station broadcasts to over 1.5 million viewers throughout Northeast Ohio, and that's saying something when you're competing in the nation's 17th largest television market. That leaves Moreen a lot of collaborating to do with plenty of room to share her wisdom and insight.

The native Jamaican grew-up in Cleveland after her parents left the Caribbean island when she was in her early teens. It is perhaps Bailey Frater's experiences thousands of miles away from the place where she was born, which cultivated her understanding and knowledge of diversity, perhaps giving her an innate ability to understand the need for inclusion. Maybe it's the reason, too, for her keen awareness of the relevance and impact of diversity as part of a community's vibrancy.

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While Bailey Frater recognizes and respects the distinct differences among a myriad of people, neighborhoods and even cultures, she also realizes people are mostly the same. After all, it's those similarities that allowed her to connect so well upon her arrival in Ohio.

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Before coming to the U.S., as a young child Moreen listened to radio emanating from Jamaica and Cuba, and the seeds for a career in broadcasting were planted. After graduating from John Adams High School, Moreen earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University where she majored in journalism. She began her professional career at Cleveland's WJMO 1490, a rhythm and blues station.

During those early years she worked as a reporter, news anchor and eventually in management as the community affairs and news director. Bailey Frater left radio and began her stellar career in television as a reporter and onair overnight “cut-in anchor” with Scripps Broadcasting's WEWS TV 5. Just as she had in radio, Bailey Frater rose among the ranks in management, becoming the station's community relations director.

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As a champion of diversity and inclusion in media and the community, Moreen is the producer of “Kaleidoscope,” a weekly public affairs show that educates and informs its audience about beneficial resources and people – “paying it forward” – in northeast Ohio. She says production of the show allows her to deliver tangible news and information to viewers. In fact, her position not only engages and links the community to the station it gives her a chance to put to use a master's degree in organizational development and analysis, from Case Western Reserve University.

Understanding that nothing is static and change is inevitable, Moreen utilizes that knowledge to focus on organizational change. She works with station staff and a consultant to implement strategies that achieve an overarching mission of diversity.

Bailey Frater says, serving in the capacity of public affairs director means “representing the people,” moving the station's mission forward and being weaving the fabric of Northeast Ohio's community.

When it comes to opportunities for women, Bailey Frater believes there are more opportunities today, than ever before. “I think that women have a lot more resources available to them than they had, probably, 30 years ago.

There are organizations here, locally, such as Alexandria Johnson Boone's Woman of Color Foundation and Raquel Eatmon's Women of Power Conference, that help women to empower themselves through networking, giving them the tools to enhance their career and personal lives.”

Involvement with and sponsorship of events like these are part of the station's mission and a key component of Bailey Frater's job. WEWS News Channel 5 sponsors these endeavors, she says.

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Moreen Bailey Frater, Director of Community Affairs at WEWS News Channel 5

She believes that when it comes to creating substantive as well as entertaining broadcast programming targeted to women, key elements will ultimately involve career and more personal aspects of life. When broaching the subject of what people would find most fascinating about her, including her peers, the broadcast veteran says she can't think of anything. During the course of our interview we laughed about how much easier it is to ask the questions than to answer them, agreeing that it's hard for most of us to see a side of ourselves that others find interesting or fascinating. Her many accomplishments, surviving in the tough world of broadcast television and her skills at collaboration never seemed to cross her mind. Rather it was her humility coupled with her love of the outdoors, gardening, travel and a fascination with different cultures that is most fascinating, of all.

Bailey Frater enjoys her work and the impact she can make on her community, but family is at the top of her priority list. She says more than anything she loves to

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spend time with family, “I have two nieces who I adore and it goes without saying, I spend lots of time with the love of my life, my husband, Leroy whom I met in high school.”

As for a future, aside from television, the doting aunt says she aspires to work with youth and the elderly. “In the future – I'm not sure at what point – I'd like to do something that will help children and the elderly. They're at opposite ends of the spectrum. Children are the future, they're just coming up. They need guidance and mentoring to achieve their dreams. They're bright eyed and ready to go.” The elderly, on the other hand are people with wisdom, she says. “They've lived life and have something to share with the rest of us.”

Moreen Bailey Frater was profiled in the ninth edition of Who's Who in Black Cleveland, as one of the city's most interesting personalities.

SPOTLIGHT

Two Ohioans to receive The National Urban League Women of Power Awards On Saturday, July 26, 2014, The National Urban League will hold a luncheon honoring trailblazing women for their outstanding contribution in the areas of arts, politics, journalism, justice and sports. This event honors influential group of our country’s emerging and groundbreaking leaders who are being recognized for their contribution to women’s empowerment. Among recipients of this award are Ohio State Senator, Nina Turner and President and Chief Executive Officer Urban League of Greater Cleveland, Marsha Mockabee.

Nina Turner

Marsha Mockabee

Ohio State Senator 25th District of Ohio Representing Ohio’s 25th Senate District, including portions of Cuyahoga and Lake Counties, State Senator Nina Turner has devoted her career to strengthening Northeast Ohio and improving the lives of those who call it home. Championing innovative solutions to critical challenges, she has sought to promote collaboration and regionalism in local governance, worked to ensure that our state’s workforce is ready to leverage 21st-century opportunities, and fought to maintain the economic security of the middle class. Turner sees education as a crucial element of economic prosperity, and believes that if individuals are provided with the means, they will craft their own American dream.

A first generation college graduate, community college professor and former Cleveland City Councilwoman, Senator Turner continues to fight for the people of Northeast Ohio and the state as a whole. She was at the forefront of the campaign to reform Cuyahoga County’s government into a transparent and accountable institution, was a key early supporter and lead sponsor of legislation that laid the groundwork for the transformation of the Cleveland schools, and has gained a reputation as a fierce advocate for the rights of women, workers, and voters. These efforts have led to regular national media appearances, including The Ed Show, The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell, and Jansing&Co. on MSNBC, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer on CNN, and The Jeff Santos Show on Revolution Boston AM 1510.

President and Chief Executive Officer Urban League of Greater Cleveland Marsha Mockabee serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland.

She served the League in an interim leadership capacity from August 2009 until her permanent appointment in 2011. She is the first female to hold this position at the Cleveland affiliate. Mockabee has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University; a CNM from Case Western Reserve University; and an MBM from Indiana Wesleyan.

Mockabee serves on many committees and community efforts: 2011 and 2012 Honorary Chair, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gospelfest; Planning Committee Member, PraiseFest 5; Member, MLK Jr. Community Service Award Selection Committee; National Urban League Education Task Force member; member of Ohio Council of Urban Leagues; member of the Workforce Investment Board for City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County among others. In February 2012, Mockabee completed an AfricanAmerican Leadership mission to Beijing, China. She is also a member of the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2013.

Her achievements have been recognized with numerous awards, including Woman of Excellence in the 7th Edition of Who’s Who In Black Cleveland and Crain’s Cleveland 2012 Business Women of Note. In July of 2011, Mockabee was recognized at the National Urban League Conference as Outstanding Newcomer CEO. Most recently, she was honored as recipient of the first annual Mildred Love Award at the National Urban League Conference in July 2012. In February of 2013, she was selected to lead an Equity and Excellence in Education initiative for the State of Ohio.

Turner currently serves as the Ranking Member on the Insurance & Financial Institutions Committee and the Finance Subcommittee on Education, as well as a member of the Ohio Ballot Board. She is also a board member of the United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Cleveland Police Foundation.

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LIGHT, REFRESHING TREATS FOR SUMMER

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Blueberry Snack Bars Prep time: 15 minutes Baking time: 60 minutes Servings: 24 bars Ingredients: 1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe Lemon Cake Mix 1/2 cup melted butter 3 large eggs 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 can (21 ounces) Duncan Hines® Comstock® or Wilderness® More Fruit Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping 3/4 cup flaked coconut 3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease 9-by-13-inch pan.

Combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg; blend well. Pat mixture into bottom of prepared pan.

Beat cream cheese until fluffy in large mixing bowl. Add remaining 2 eggs and confectioners' sugar. Pour over cake mixture in pan, spread blueberry fruit filling on top and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.

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teaspoon grated lemon rind, divided (optional) 6-ounce graham cracker pie crust ounces softened cream cheese can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk tablespoons lemon juice teaspoon vanilla extract large eggs

Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine 1 cup COMSTOCK® or WILDERNESS® Blueberry Pie Filling with 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind (optional); pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes. Chill remaining filling.

Blueberry Cheesecake Pie

Beat cream cheese until fluffy in large mixing bowl. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind (optional). Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each; pour mixture over blueberry filling in crust.

Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 40 minutes Servings: 6-8 slices

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool. Chill.

Bake one hour or until lightly browned. Refrigerate until chilled; cut into bars.

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Serve with remaining chilled blueberry filling.

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Summer Snacks that (Family Features) Whether you're gathering the neighborhood kids for a backyard celebration or going on a weekend hike with family, you can make fueling up for the fun easy with snacks the whole family can enjoy.

P O P

Everyone loves popcorn, and this tasty treat is easy to incorporate into a wide range of nibbles perfect for summer.

Popcorn's wholesome taste makes it an excellent partner to ingredients that tease your taste buds with flavors that are sweet, salty or even zesty.

Each of these recipes features freshly popped popcorn paired with common ingredients that appeal to both kids and adults for summery snacks that are big on both flavor and fun.

For more creative recipes that give some pop to your summer, visit www.popcorn.org.

Sweet N Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks Yield: 6 sticks 6 6 3 3/4

tablespoons peanut butter large pretzel rods cups popped popcorn Sugar sprinkles cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter over each pretzel, leaving a two-inch “handle” without peanut butter.

Press and roll popcorn onto peanut butter to coat. Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.

For optional chocolate drizzle, place chocolate chips in small sealable plastic bag and seal. Microwave 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Clip small corner from bag and squeeze to drizzle chocolate over popcorn.

Sprinkle with additional sugar sprinkles. Allow chocolate to harden before serving.

Blueberry & Pomegranate Power Bars Yield: 12 bars 8 cups popped popcorn 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup dried blueberries 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup toasted and coarsely chopped whole natural almonds 2/3 cup honey 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 6 ounces melted bittersweet chocolate Line 13-by-9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.

Combine popcorn, oats, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and almonds in large bowl.

Combine honey, brown sugar and butter in small saucepan. Cook over low heat to boiling; boil two minutes. Pour over popcorn mixture and mix thoroughly.

Using damp hands, press mixture firmly into prepared pan.

Refrigerate until firm, about two hours. Cut into 12 bars.

Dip bottoms of bars into melted chocolate. Place on wax paper-lined pan. Store in tight covered container in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Popcorn S'mores Yield: 20 pieces 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1/2 cup corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 10 cups freshly popped popcorn 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows 2 cups mini graham cookies (teddy bears) 1 cup chocolate chips Combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in medium saucepan. Cook over high heat for five minutes; remove from heat and stir in baking soda.

Combine popcorn and marshmallows in large bowl.

Pour sugar mixture over popcorn to coat.

Gently stir in graham cookies and chocolate chips.

Spread mixture evenly into greased 15-by10-inch pan. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

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By Marjorie Clark Contributing Writer

Make your Own Shampoo!

Forgetful?

Consider taking the Ayurvedic herb Bacopa. I have a friend who works in a health food store and she had heard many stories of this remarkable herb in improving cognitive function and memory in general. A gentleman who had been coming to the store regularly for years complained that he had to manage a huge part of a factory and could not remember where he put his charts and papers as well as tools that were set down. She suggested Bacopa because she had heard great reviews from customers over the years. The young man said that he had nothing to lose but his tools and more memory! So he took a bottle home and tried it. He took exactly the dose suggested on the bottle. To his astonishment it worked within a couple of weeks and he came in raving about it. More info and research studies can be found that would confirm - the cognitive improvement and memory as well as the protective anti oxidative stress effects on the brain. If you are on thyroid medications do not supplement with this because it can counteract with the medication unless you are supervised by a doctor.

Whenever supplementing with herbs or vitamins it is wise to do your own research and discuss possible counteractions of medications you are on with your doctor.

Stressed?

E a t yo u r c h i c k p e a s .

Chickpeas are loaded with L- tryptophan, a key amino acid or protein building block that triggers the brain to release serotonin, which is nature's best way to get you relaxed and even help to fall asleep. The Griffonia bean is a natural source of the amino acid 5HTP, or 5Hydroxytryptophan. When taking 5HTP, take a tablespoon of honey with it to enhance the absorption with perhaps with a cup of warm chamomile tea. Start with a very low dose and check for side effect.

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Commercial shampoos can be full of sulfates and paraffins so it is economical and healthy to make your own organic shampoo and a priceless gift for a loved one! Shampoo is simple and fun to make.

Take ½ a cup of spring water and mix in ½ a cup of liquid African Black soap. Add 1 tablespoon of Sweet Almond Oil (All these ingredients can be found at your local health food stores). Add 1 teaspoon of “oil of peppermint” which smells great, invigorates the scalp and deters mosquitoes too! Mix well and pour through a funnel into a squeeze bottle or your used shampoo bottle. If you want to experiment with different smells try another essential oil such as rosemary!

Dry hair?

Instead of commercial conditioner made with chemicals try making your own with natural hair nourishing ingredients!

It is as simple as 1,2,3!

Mix 1 cup of Shea nut butter, 2 tablespoons of Argon Oil (great for hair and skin and high in vitamin E) with 1/3 of a cup of olive oil. Add 1/4th an ounce of oil of Lavender-which invigorates the scalp helping hair to grow as it stimulates the hair follicles! Mix very thoroughly and keep in a jar tightly closed. As the Shea is hard at room temperature one needs to melt it over the stove at a low temperature so it will mix very easily. If you melt it over the stove you must wait an hour for it to cool off sufficiently to put in the proper container to set and so as not to burn yourself too. A small amount of this conditioner goes a long way as you will see and leave your hair shiny and soft!

All Natural and Healthy Toothpaste!

For healthy teeth and gums, here is a recipe to all natural toothpaste without the fluoride. Take 3 tablespoons of baking soda and mix in one half of a teaspoon of Himalayan finely ground salt and then mix in ½ a teaspoon of melted coconut oil. Add 5 drops of peppermint extract for a fresh taste. Then mix in very carefully and store in a tight container. You may also add more coconut oil or baking soda to make your desired consistency. If you like it mintier you can add more drops of the peppermint extract.

The above is not a medical advice; please consult your physician before starting any regimen.

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Vacation Reading List R. Lee Gamble

The warm wind has finally started to blow. Long lazy days sitting on a deck or a beach are upon us and there is nothing more enjoyable during that time than a good book. Figuring out what to read can definitely be a tough choice, but here are some suggestions I think you will enjoy.

Hard Choices – Hillary Rodham Clinton Love her or hate her Hillary Rodham Clinton is a woman who has blazed a trail her own way and in her own style. I have always admired her for all she has achieved as a woman - successful lawyer, First Lady of the United States, United States Senator and Secretary of State. Talk about bursting through glass ceilings, Clinton is an example of fortitude, strength and brilliance. In her new book Hard Choices she gives an inside account of the crises, choices, and challenges she faced during her four years as America 67th Secretary of State, and how those experiences drive her view of the future. “All of us face hard choices in our lives,” Clinton writes at the start of this personal chronicle of years at the center of world events. “Life is about making such choices. Our choices and how we handle them shape the people we become.”

In the Time of the Butterflies – Julia Alvarez It is November 25, 1960, and three beautiful sisters have been found near their wrecked Jeep at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official state newspaper reports their deaths as accidental. It does not mention that a fourth sister lives.

Nor does it explain that the sisters were among the leading opponents of Gen. Rafael Leonidas Trujillos dictatorship. It doesn't have to. Everybody knows of Las Mariposas – “The Butterflies.” Author Julia Alvarez gives voice to all four sisters – Minerva, Patria, Maria Teresa, and the survivor, Dedé. From hair ribbons and secret crushes to gunrunning and prison torture, these sisters speak across the decades to tell their own stories and to describe the everyday horrors of life under Trujullo's rule.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – Rebecca Skloot Imagine that your mother, grandmother, sister, wife, or aunt was diagnosed with cancer. Now imagine that doctors find out her cells hold the secret to curing many diseases. For the Lacks family this is not something they have to imagine, it is their reality. Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cancer and when doctors treated her they removed some of her cells. These cells were found to do something researchers had not seen before, they could be kept alive and they could grow. Henrietta died without realizing that her cells had been the catalyst for breakthroughs in medical research. Adding insult to injury, her family did not receive any compensation although researchers have made millions of dollars off of her cells. Author Rebecca Skloot tells Henrietta's story and finally gives recognition to a woman who is still giving of herself long after her death.

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MOVIE REVIEWS

Thier antics at The Hustler Club land Dominic (Michael Ealy), Jeremy (Jerry Ferrara), Isaac (Adrian Brody), Cedric (Kevin Hart), Bennett (Gary Owen), Michael (Terrence J), Terrell (David Walton) and Zeke (Romany Malco) in trouble in Screen Gems' THINK LIKE A MAN TOO. PHOTO BY: Matt Kennedy.

Think Like a Man Too is Oh Hell Naw Funny!!!!

By R. Lee Gamble Film Diva www.filmdiva3.com If you were like me the ending of the original Think Like a Man left you rooting for these couples and hoping you will find out down the road what happens to them. Well that time is here and Think Like a Man Too, the sequel, is actually funnier than the original, which is a feat in itself in Hollywood. This is not just another Vegas movie; this story actually shows the natural progression of all of the relationships in a realistic and funny way. Vegas as the backdrop just adds to the fun.

What makes the film a success besides the humor is that writers Merryman and Newman shows all of the relationships in different stages. Dominic (Ealy) and Regina (Henson) are still very much in love and are trying to hold on to it amidst careers that are blossoming in different directions. Jeremy (Ferrara) is feeling pressured by his wife Kristen (Union) to have a child he is not sure he is ready for. Mya (Good) is not sure if Zeke (Malco) is really ready to give up his title as "Zeke the Freak" and settle down. Bennett (Owen) and Tish (Wendi McLendon-Covey) are happy and settled but they could use a little spice. Then there is Cedric who is now separated from Gail and ready to party.

The entire cast of Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Megan Good, Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Jenkins, Romney Malco, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union, and of course the funny man himself Kevin Hart are back together. Written by Keith Merryman and David A. Newman the story picks up with Candace (Hall) and Michael (Jenkins) getting married in Vegas. Everyone has come together in Sin City for a little fun before the couple says I do.

There is not one of us who don't have friends in these various stages of relationships. That is why this film is so much fun and enjoyable. You can relate to one of these couples and you find yourself rooting for them all. One of the best scenes is when the lades lip synch "Poison." Believe me; everyone in the theater was jamming right along with them. You also do not want to miss Hart's homage to Risky Business. You will be wiping your eyes from laughing so hard.

Cedric (Hart) is the designated "best man," and he is determined to show Michael and the fellas a good time, which can only spell disaster. Add to this the fact that Loretta (Jenifer Lewis), Michael's mother is leading the charge to make Candace and her friends as miserable as possible.

These "difficulties" lead to a lot of laughs.

Think Like a Man Too is definitely the movie to see this weekend and it is more than worth the price of the ticket!

Don't miss it! I am already rooting for a possible Think Like a Man Three!!???

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Words and Pictures is a Wonderfully Grown-Up Movie

By R. Lee Gamble Film Diva www.filmdiva3.com It is not a movie filled with monsters. It doesn't have giant trucks, terrorists bombings, or never-ending fight scenes. It isn't even an outrageously funny comedy. It is a wonderfully made film that examines two flawed souls and how they find love despite the inner scars they carry around inside.

Words and Pictures tell the story of Jack Marcus (Clive Owen), a drunken poet who teaches at a private school that no longer has the gift for words. He is on the verge of losing everything that matters to him, but he can't find the strength to fight for it any more – that is until he meets Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche). Dina is an artist who is struggling to paint despite being stricken with rheumatoid arthritis. Because of her illness she has shut people out of her life.

She takes a job at the school to help inspire new young artists. Jack draws Dina in with a word game she finds utterly stupid, yet challenging.

It is not long before the students notice the tension between the teachers and they build on it. A war breaks out to prove what moves people more emotionally, words or pictures. During this time Jack and Dina are becoming more drawn to each other. Just when the two are close to building something real, Jack's demons get in the way and with one stupid act he breaks Dina's heart.

Directed by Fred Schepisi, Words and Pictures is good because it is real. It is such a relatable film. We all bear scars that we feel like we can't overcome, but we have to keep living, keep trying. This film exams that and it successfully shows the humanness of being broken. It really portrays how there is redemption for anyone who is willing to look for it.

Owens and Binoche have an undeniable chemistry on the screen. What is great about their two characters is that they appreciate the warped sense of humor life has bestowed upon them. They look into each other's eyes and they see their own pain reflected back and that pulls them closer together.

Words and Pictures is such a great film. This is a must see if you want to experience a beautiful story that has meaning. It will make you appreciate art in both a literary and visual form.

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Tammy is Not Your Typical Comedy

By R. Lee Gamble Film Diva www.filmdiva3.com If you are going to Tammy expecting to see Melissa McCarthy in all her quick wit and physical comedy you won't be disappointed. However, what will surprise you is the depth of this story written by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone who also directed it. Tammy could actually be described as a coming-of- age movie about a grown woman, who should have come-of-age a long time ago, but for a lot of reasons, did not.

Caption: (L-r) SUSAN SARANDON as Pearl and MELISSA McCARTHY as Tammy in New Line Cinema's comedy "TAMMY," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Michael Tackett

It takes hitting a deer, losing her job and then finding out her husband is having an affair with a neighbor to set Tammy off enough that she finally makes good on her promise to leave town. She just didn't think she would do it with her grandmother.

Tammy is about life and all its messiness. McCarthy is of course hilarious, but she is also vulnerable and at moments sad.

What really makes this film is an outstanding cast. Susan Sarandon portrays Tammy's grandmother, Allison Janney plays the role of Tammy's mother, Dan Aykroyd is her dad Don, and Kathie Bates portrays her grandmother's cousin Lenore. This is a brilliant group of actors that know how to bring a good script to life.

Sarandon is exceptional as an alcoholic grandmother who has never done anything for anyone but herself. She is so entwined in the bottle that she does not pay attention to the position she is putting her granddaughter in. One of the saddest and most frustrating moments of the film, and believe me there are many, is when the grandmother hooks up with a guy she meets at a bar. She shoves a blanket and pillow at Tammy while slamming and locking the door. Tammy is forced to sleep outside the motel door on the ground all night, while a raccoon eats the doughnuts she is holding in her hand while she sleeps. It is such a cruel thing to do that it actually feels uncomfortable to watch. It is like pulling back the curtain on how mean family members can be to each other and wishing you had not seen it. There are more moments like this throughout the film including the grandmother, in a drunken stupor, calling Tammy fat and stupid in front of an entire room of people.

It is in these moments that you realize what should have been a fun and enlightening road trip for Tammy and her grandmother is turning into a drive of dysfunction. Tammy is her grandmother's caretaker and as long as she is nursing an alcoholic she is incapable of taking care of her own issues.

Jersey Boys Strikes the Right Note Based on the musical, Clint Eastwood directs the bio-pic Jersey Boys, which tells the story of Franki Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio, and Nick Massi; four boys from the wrong side of the tracks using music to find a way out. Told from the point of view of all of the members, Jersey Boys gives you a peek behind the curtain of the lives of four guys, three of which are just trying to make good music.

Starring John Lloyd Young as Valli, Erich Bergen as Gaudio, Michael Lomendi as Massi and Vincent Piazza as DeVito, these actors brought to life what it was like to grow up in a Italian community with strong family ties, but at the same time their role models were mafia Dons and made men. Despite the criminal element that lurked underneath, they still pushed forward with their music and the neighborhood always supported them.

What was very interesting is how Valli was always protected by everyone in the neighborhood. People loved his voice and knew he had something special. Watching the group struggle when Gaudio joins really shows the difficulty of choosing loyalty to your need to succeed or to an unhealthy friendship from the neighborhood. Valli was a very loyal person so making those types of choices were difficult. Add to that the fact that being on the road all of the time was destroying his marriage.

What Eastwood does successfully is weave the music in with the story. It was beautiful watching Valli sing his daughter to sleep with "My Eyes Adored You." Or how Gaudio got the idea to write "Big Girls Don't Cry" after his producer used the term to describe a female character in an old Hollywood movie.

Although sad and emotional at times, the movie is also full of a lot of humor. I love the scene between Valli and his first wife Mary Delgado (Renee Marino) when she asks him if he has a nickel. He says "yeah, why?" She says "Because you need to call your mama and tell her you'll be coming home late." There was just an instant chemistry between them that radiated on the screen. Christopher Walken is also a great addition to the cast playing the mafia boss Gyp DeCarlo who treats Valli like a son.

If you love the music from the doo-wop era you will love this movie. It is a great story and it definitely is worth the price of the ticket. It won't surprise me if The Four Seasons are back on the charts after this. There is no way you can see this film and not fall in love with the music again.

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