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CONTACT:
Sandra Dubose-Gibson
Project Liberation Movement- Alopecia Awareness Month
Tel: 919-610-5420 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.SandraDubose.com
September marks Alopecia Awareness month. 2011 Mrs. Black North Carolina, Sandra Dubose-Gibson pays
tribute to those who have been diagnosed with Alopecia with a state-wide NC Library tour,
“The Project Liberation Movement.”
Locations: NC Public Libraries
Raleigh:
Charlotte:
Wilmington:
Fayetteville:
Greensboro:
Warrenton:
Durham:
Winston-Salem:
Cameron Village Regional Library
Beatties Ford Library
New Hanover County Main Library
Cliffdale Regional Branch Library
Greensboro Central Library
Warren County Memorial Library
Durham County Main Library
Forsyth County Central Library
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
6:30 PM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
1:30 PM
The verdict is in, bald is beautiful. On March 26, 2011, Sandra Dubose-Gibson made history, as the first ever bald beauty
queen in the Tar Heel state, and was crowned 2011 Mrs. Black North Carolina. She is someone who has always
recognized that despite the influx of wigs, weaves, and plastic surgery that has become the cornerstone of “conventional”
beauty, real beauty permeates from the inside-out. North Carolina agrees. The fire is ignited in Mrs. Dubose-Gibson’s
mission; she is passionately committed to spreading the news about Alopecia Areata and celebrating ourselves and each
other regardless of our differences.
Starting in September, she will travel throughout the state of North Carolina, sharing her self-documentary film, “Project
Liberation, My Alopecia Experience” in 8 cities sponsored in part by the NC public libraries. The event is called, “The
Project Liberation Movement” and it is free and open to the public. Attendees must register to secure their seat at:
www.ProjectLiberationMovement.Eventbrite.com. After the film showing, she will facilitate a group discussion and
provide an opportunity for Q & A. There will be a drawing for free door prizes and complimentary light refreshments.
ABOUT SANDRA DUBOSE-GIBSON
At the age of 25, Mrs. Dubose-Gibson was diagnosed with the autoimmune skin disease Alopecia Areata, which causes
unpredictable, patchy hair loss. This condition affects nearly 5 million people in the United States alone.
Since that time, she has developed Alopecia Universalis which is the complete loss of all the hair on her scalp and body.
Initially, she was devastated by the experience and it caused her to suffer from low self esteem. Over the years, DuboseGibson says, “I have grown to understand that we cannot be defined by our hair or any of our physical attributes. True
beauty originates from within and that can never be compromised.”
Mrs. Dubose-Gibson is not just a Beauty Queen; she is a sort after, national motivational speaker, a professional
performing artist through her company Dubose Entertainment and the founder of the Alopecia Community of the
Triangle support group. (www.AlopeciaCommunity.org)
Her platform is Alopecia Awareness and the promotion of healthy self esteem for women of all ages with hair and
without. This dynamic woman with an engaging human interest story has already been featured on several television
stations including WRAL, FOX 8, My Charlotte Today and My Carolina Today.
Sandra travels throughout the U.S inspiring others through her words and songs. Some of her upcoming performances
this year include the Southern Women’s Show Charlotte on Saturday, September 17, 2011 and the NC Governor's
Women's Conference hosted by Governor Bev Perdue on November 2, 2011 at the Charlotte Convention Center.
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