Nicole Carter

Detroit, MI

I am hopeful that change will come, but only if I partake in that change. I also feel that one important way of helping others is to educate myself in order to share my knowledge, hence my persistence in seeking multiple degrees. I also think that this site is wonderful!!!

http://womanwhatdidyousay@blogspot.com

Nicole signed the petition | 2 months ago

Stand with StudentsFirst and Support Comprehensive Anti-Bullying Legislation
Nicole signed the petition | 2 months ago

Repeal Florida’s reckless “shoot first” law that shields Trayvon’s killer
Nicole signed the petition | 2 months ago

Prosecute the killer of our son, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
Nicole signed the petition | about 1 year ago

Save Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women
Nicole signed the petition | over 1 year ago

Gov. John Kasich: Pardon Kelley Williams-Bolar -- she shouldn't go to jail for protecting her kids
Nicole signed the petition | over 1 year ago

Tell Yale to Discipline Fraternity for Pro-Rape Chant
Nicole signed the petition | over 3 years ago

Tell the Health Dept: Contraception is NOT Abortion!
Nicole commented on the article | over 3 years ago

If You're Light, You're Right?

As an African American woman who is light-skinned I am glad that you posted this video and decided to write about the concept of colorism. At times within the black community there is a two-sided pressure which exists that speaks poorly of darker women, but there is also the side which questions the validity of light-skin women of color. So it is somewhat a catch 22. The video shown was very dawnting and painful for me to watch because it perpetuates bigotry and colorism. The beauty of being a woman is that we come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. We must ALL embrace this notion.
Nicole commented on the article | over 3 years ago

Florida Ban on Gay Adoption Ruled Unconstitutional

Well, first of all....the ruling is GREAT!!!!! And, while I am not a lesbian I am a HUGE advocate! And, excuse me M H, but being Gay is as normal as being straight, if you would even call being straight normal...natural is more of the word to use. And, being gay is also natural for those who are. Also, I would rather grow up in a same-sex family that loved me and that could care for me, then live with a family that did not. Think about it.
Nicole commented on the article | over 3 years ago

Prominent Fair Trade Activists Address Starbucks Decision

So, I do commend Starbucks for increasing the amount of Fair Trade coffee that they purchase for their stores. But, as a past employee and an off-again/on-again customer of Starbucks I do know that the only reason why they are the number one consumer of fair-trade coffees is because they purchase so much of it in bulk. Unfortunately, when you visit a store there is only one type that they continously keep on their shelves which is Cafe Estima out of about twenty or thirty different types of coffee. They should diversify their selection by making more of their coffee fair trade. There are companies in the area that I reside that are small coffee shops, but that sell ONLY fair-trade and organic coffees and teas. If price is an issue, it should not be for Starbucks. They honestly have no excuse for not converting completely.