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inspirations by Taraji P. Henson

Breast cancer has been on my mind a lot latel…

Breast cancer has been on my mind a lot lately. Just this year my dear aunt learned that she had breast cancer. She was very lucky because she caught it early and has finished her chemotherapy treatments. Our family has surrounded...  read more

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I am excited about fashion week this year bec…

I am excited about fashion week this year because I will be in New York for a couple of days and Naeem Khan invited me to his show. I wore a beautiful Naeem Khan dress to the Karate Kid premiere. It was a real knockout. Fashion...  read more

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Some of my fondest memories of spending time …

Some of my fondest memories of spending time with family are the many summer barbecues, especially the annual “End of Summer Family Picnic” at Aunt Patsy’s house on her sprawling and lush property in southern...  read more

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Ever since I was a little my dad always told …

Ever since I was a little my dad always told me that “life is about choices, so be very mindful of what your choose.” And later my manager Vincent Cirrincione told me that “life is choice driven” he was referring to...  read more

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Mothers Day is coming soon and I am a Mother …

I am a Mother first….first before anything. Being a Mother keeps me grounded
in this crazy business. Being a Mother is the best part of me!!
I have been a Mom now for 15 years and I know what unconditional...  read more

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A little help along the way is worth remember…

A little help along the way is worth remembering. When I first moved to California to pursue my career, my cousin Demetrice and her son Bobby let my son and I stay with them. I had only $700 and she paid the rest to help...  read more

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1. Write a letter to your mayor or senator a…

1. Write a letter to your mayor or senator and let them know you support new roads and developments but for every tree or shrub or any vegetation destroyed, replant elsewhere. Keep it green.

2. Did you know that the...  read more

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On March 4 was I honored to host the Freedom’…

On March 4 was I honored to host the Freedom’s Sisters luncheon sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. We honored local women who are making a real difference through their humanitarian efforts. Women like actress/philanthropist...  read more

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I wore those wool pants on the set of “ER” an…

“I wore those wool pants on the set of “ER” and they kept me warm and cozy on a very cold day on the set.”- Taraji Henson donated these pants as part of our ongoing Dress For Success project.

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Valentine’s Day is not …

Valentine’s Day is not just about lovers, its about family and friends. Don’t be down if you don’t have a man in your life, look around, there are so many significant others in your life. Tell them all your love them.

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