STAR 100 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: NOVISI ATADIKA

"My passion is using my investment skills toward the greater good."

MEMBER SINCE: 2008

WHY SHE'S A STAR: After a demanding day at work, many of us can't get up the energy to cook, let alone train for a marathon--but that's exactly what Novisi Atadika has been doing for the last four months, preparing to run 26 miles to raise funds for cancer research. An investment manager by trade, Novisi managed assets at an investment group for nearly four years before deciding to transition to the non-profit sector. "I need to be part of something that's making society better," she explains.

Now part of the investment team at a preeminent cancer research hospital, Atadika finds satisfaction in using her expertise to serve a cause that is meaningful to her. "I was born in Ghana, and now that I'm living in a more prosperous developed country, there's a drive from that background to do something."

Novisi will run the marathon this Sunday November 6th. Help her raise funds for critical cancer research -- DONATE HERE.

Who Should Get the Money?

UPDATE: We've extended the deadline to October 21st! Nominate a deserving charity today by emailing star100network.us@gmail.com a short paragraph explaining why you think this organization should be the recipient of our annual fundraiser.

Stars, do you know of an organization doing amazing things to benefit Ghanaians at home?? Every year we pick a charity to be the beneficiary of our fundraising effort, and this year we want you to be involved!

Email star100network.us@gmail.com to nominate a worthy organization, and include a short paragraph explaining why you think this charity should receive the funds. The deadline is October 15th, 11:59pm -- that's this Saturday! -- so get to it!

Past recipients include the Infant and Baby Unit at Korle Bu Hospital in Accra, the Red Cross (in support of their disaster relief efforts in connection with the floods that devastated Ghana's Northern Region), and Star 100 member Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo's health care initiative African Health Now in Pokuase.

Stars, What're Your Plans for This Thursday Night?

Ghanaian rapper Blitz the Ambassador at the AfroHop launch

On Thursday, September 29th at 7p sharp, Cocody Productions and Africa.com (the site that's giving you the chance to win two FREE tickets to Lagos on Arik Air) is hosting AfroHop, an evening of cocktails set to hot diaspora DJ beats at Tribeca's Smyth Hotel. Take a load off from your work week and plan to be there.

Full event details below:

AfroHop
Thursday, September 29th 7-10p
Smyth Hotel - 85 West Broadway at Chambers Street
www.cocodyproductions.net/AfroHop.html

Stars, You're Invited: Town Hall Meeting with Ghana's President!

You are hereby invited to a town hall meeting organized jointly by the Ghana Mission and NCOGA, to interact with His Excellency John Evans Atta Mills, President of the Republic of Ghana. 
VENUE : MARRIOT MARQUIS,

1535 BROADWAY

45^th on Broadway

New York, NY 10036

West side Boardroom, 5^th Floor

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011 (that's TODAY)

Time: 7PM Prompt

Light refreshment will be served.

This is an opportunity for the community members to interact with the President and his entourage and ask questions about the current developments in Ghana etc. 

100% FRESH: BE PART OF THE STAR 100 RE-LAUNCH

On Friday 9/9 at 6:30p (sharp), celebrate the re-launch of Star100 New York at a private viewing of the "Africolor" Exhibit at Danziger Projects! Drinks will be served (courtesy of Belvedere), and purposeful exchange will be had toward the ultimate goal of Ghana's development. Be part of the solution. 

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

6:30PM – 9PM

PLACE: DANZIGER PROJECTS

527 W 23RD ST, NY, NY, 10011

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Star Style: Blogger Joshua Kissi Was Featured in the NY Times!

Did you catch the the NY Times feature "Pushing the Boundaries of Black Style"? Style blogger Joshua Kissi who co-founded StreetEtiquette.com was featured alongside his co-founder Travis Gumbs, celebrated as among the vanguards of the popular dandy movement. Check out Kissi and Gumbs' blog when you get a chance. Kissi often references old school Ghanaian style via archive photographs of family members. 

[photo courtesy of StreetEtiquette.com]

Stars, Here Are Your Marching Orders

This morning we're headed to the Bronx to represent Ghana in the 3rd Annual Ghana Parade at Crotona Park in, where else, the hub of all things Ghana in New York, The Boogie Down Bronx. Last year, the stage was lit up by Blitz the Ambassador (remember him? he performed at Lincoln Center two weeks ago.), so we're expecting more of the same live shine on the stage. Plus, if last year was any indication, there will be Fan Milk and Fan Yogo! Get out of bed and get ready to march in the parade, Stars! See you there.