The Red Pump Project
"iKnow" Campaign Launches with Stats, Celebs
Yesterday, the Center for Diseases and Control (CDC) launched “iKnow,” the next phase of Act Against AIDS, and the first initiative to specifically target African-Americans. The goal of the campaign is to get young African-Americans talking about HIV, especially since research shows that African-Americans between 13-29 years old are one…
500 in 50 – Get the Red Pump Badge
Six weeks ago, we launched our “500 in 50: Rock the Red Pump” campaign, our second annual effort to recruit bloggers to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and women in the days leading up to National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) on March 10th. If you haven’t, join us…
Rock the Red: Bold. Fashion. Awareness.
The Red Pump Project is turning ONE. And it’s National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Day! You’re cordially invited to the The Red Pump Project’s inaugural fashion show: Rock the RED: Bold. Fashion. Awareness. The show will be held on March 25, 2010, in commemoration of annual National Women and Girls…
Being Latina and Naïve about HIV/AIDS
Being Latina and Naïve about HIV/AIDS I remember the first time I heard the word AIDS, right down to where and what I was doing: Mexicali, Baja – Mexico, pumping gas and still remember the paperboy screaming “Rock Hudson dies of AIDS, read all about it.” It only caught my…
Red Pump of the Week – Jessica Simpson ‘Severe’
This shoe basically speaks for itself. The unique faux wood heel and platform sole is SO lovely. Mix that with a pointy toe and fiery red leather and you have a shoe fit for a bonafide fashionista! Visit JessicaSimpsonCollection.com to pick up a pair for only $89. And hurry because…
Adria Richards Rocks the Red Pump
The very awesome Adria Richards, blogger and social media trainer, has supported The Red Pump Project since our inception last year. In honor of this upcoming National Women & Girl HIV/AIDS Day, Adria created a video to talk about why she “Rocks the Red Pump.” We appreciate you, Adria!!! You’re…
Red Pump of the Week – BDG Suede Pumps
There really is nothing better than a classic yet versatile shoe. The BDG suede pump has a classic style with its perfect toe (not too pointy or too round), great heel height (3.5″) and a rubber sole (great for withstanding normal wear and tear). This shoe would look equally fabulous…
Karyn and Luvvie on BlogTalk Radio
Karyn and Luvvie were invited to speak on The Chatterbox Show on BlogTalk Radio today, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at 10am EST, 9am CST. Listen in! A huge thank you goes to host, Christie Crowder, who has featured us on her show twice before. We really appreciate the support, Christie!!!
If Only You Knew…
“People have moved on. The AIDS community has moved on and the Black community is in denial.” On February 11th, I had the immense pleasure of hearing Emmy Award Winning HIV activist Rae Lewis-Thornton speak at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Encouraging an honest dialogue about the disease, Rae…
Red Pump of the Week – Pour La Victoire Lea Bootie
Hey there, my fellow shoe-aholics! The first ‘Red Pump of the Week’ post for 2010 is a real treat. I present to you the Pour La Victoire Lea Bootie. For those of you familiar with the Pour La Victoire brand, you know that these shoes are of very high quality….