Mara Brock Akil "Creator-CW's The Game"

Mara Brock Akil is a dynamic TV writer and producer. She's currently one of the few African-American women making a mark on the television industry. She's had several hit shows including South Central, which originally aired on Fox, UPN's Moesha, as well as two shows for The CW network, Girlfriends and The Game. Girlfriends was a hit show that aired for eight years, but it was abruptly canceled and its last episode aired in February 2008 without a series finale. Unfortunately, Mara's newest show, The Game, is on the verge of cancellation if the CW doesn't decide to increase the half-hour show to one-hour.

The Game quickly became one of my favorite shows. I stayed committed as a fan even when it was moved from Sunday night to Monday and finally to the Friday evening time-slot. The Game includes a number of talented actors such as Tia Mowry of Sister, Sister fame and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Steve Harvey Show. The show has found a committed audience and many are petitioning The CW network to ensure it isn't cancelled. A final decision about its future will be made on May 21.

Mara, along with cast members, and a PR representative have joined forces to save the show. A Facebook Fan Page with almost 100,000 members, a Twitter page with an additional 100,000 followers and a campaign on The CW's website, "One Million For the Game" are currently underway.

I think the network should give the fans what they want. The season finale was a success and many watched in fear that it may be the last show of the series. Fans have been known to make noise if they're favorite show is in jeopardy of being canceled. Recently, through the support of social media, NBC decided to renew Chuck for another season. This proves that saving The Game can certainly be done. Mara Brock Akil is standing her ground and refusing to take no for an answer. These are ultimate attributes of a woman making moves. I'm wishing Mara the best of luck as she awaits the outcome regarding The Game.

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Top 30 Female Internet Entrepreneurs

A list of Top 30 Female Internet Entrepreneurs were featured on TheNextWeb.com site. The unscientific list originated from IncomeDiary.com. The creator of IncomeDairy, Michael Dunlop, is an advocate of being successful by making money online. The women highlighted in this list are doing exactly that. Some who were featured were very familiar. Most of us are well aware of Ariana Huffington of the Huffington Post and Gina Bianchini, Co-Founder and CEO of Ning.com. But many of the women are not well-known. A partial list is featured below.

I'm extremely excited to see women making strides in the technology field. I've mentioned several times via Women Making Moves the need for increased participation in this field. These women are definitely making moves. Although when the next list is composed, it would be more representative of society if women from all ethnics are represented. With that said, I'm soliciting the help of Women Making Moves readers. Is there a female Internet entrepreneur you think should be highlighted? Please share your suggestions in the comments section. Let's work together to showcase as many women as possible.

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Amanda Marcotte www.pandagon.net

Ashley Qualls www.whateverlife.com

Catherine Cook www.flickr.com

Eileen Gittins www.blurb.com

Gina Trapani www.lifehacker.com

Juliette Brindak www.missoandfriends.com

Lisa Stone www.blogher.com

Louise Wannier www.myshape.com

Michelle Malkin www.michellemalkin.com

Nancy Price www.sheknows.com

Double X

A new online magazine launched Tuesday in honor of all things women. The idea for DoubleX was conceived from group blog posting originally featured on Slate.com in late 2007. Women shared their opinions through, The XX Factor, which was named after the two X chromosomes women carry. Slate.com writers Emily Bazelon, Meghan O'Rourke and Hanna Rosin serve as the site's co-editors. The team is rounded off by Jessica Grose, who most recently served as an editor for Gawker's Jezebel blog.

I know you're probably thinking this is not a new concept. There are tons of websites, magazines, etc. dedicated to women. A Google search produces thousands of results. But editors at DoubleX insist that women focused content is more popular than ever. They're positive if the content is produced, women as well as men, will follow.

I'm excited there's more great content showcasing women writers in the blogosphere. It's often said asking the same question to a woman and a man will result in different answers. DoubleX is the ultimate resource to find out what's going on in the minds of women. Visit the site, check-out the content and support the writers by sharing your opinion.

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Women Who Tech

Women Who Tech is an outstanding organization that connects women working in the field of technology. The network is designed to encourage mentorship among members and inspire other women to enter the tech field. According to the Women Who Tech website, the organization was formed primarily because of three reasons. In the technology industry women are underrepresented, breaking down barriers is necessary and mobilizing a network of women is essential.

On May 12, the organization held its 2nd Annual TeleSummit for Women in Technology. The telesummit, which included over 600 women participants, included panels that focused on "Breaking Through the Digital Ceiling," "Social Networks and Diversity Barriers" and many more that will be available for download in the near future.

Since Women Who Tech is a strong advocate of networking, telesummit after-parties were held in Atlanta, DC, NYC, San Francisco and London. I attended the festivities in New York. It was full of extraordinary women programmers, graphic designers and social media enthusiasts. I connected with a number of women I'm sure I'll form lasting relationships with.

I'm a big believer in highlighting women in the tech field. There aren't enough of us in the industry and organizations such as Women Who Tech are great opportunities to expose new women to the field. Visit a previous Women Making Moves blog post that highlights other organizations working to increase the number of women in the field. Is there a reason why women are not becoming technology professionals? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Hopefully, we can work together to reverse the trend.

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Rachel Sterne "CEO, GroundReport.com"

I meet amazing women everywhere! During the NYC Entrepreneur Week festivities, I saw Rachel Sterne, CEO of GroundReport.com, as she spoke about entrepreneurship during BootUp NYC. (A video of Rachel's speech is below or you can view her presentation here.) GroundReport.com, launched in 2006, pegs itself as a global citizen platform designed to allow anyone to publish stories and get paid for their original reporting. Community members can share their opinions or provide news in various categories such as business, world news or politics.

Citizen journalism has become a full-contact sport. Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, but GroundReport.com initiated its platform before many of the others became mainstream. The platform provides a unique opportunity for ordinary citizens to be a part of the conversation.

Rachel's professional background is remarkable. She's worked in the entertainment field, but her passion for reporting seems to come from her time as a Political Reporter covering the United Nations. While serving in that position, Rachel saw first-hand the affects of Darfur. This inspired her to create GroundReport.com, so people could report in their voice what's going on without the red tape.

It was refreshing to see a woman entrepreneur sharing her success story. Take a page from Rachel's book and follow your passion. Is there a dream you haven't acted on yet? Share it in the comments section and receive encouragement from the Women Making Moves community. Visit GroundReport.com to learn how you can become involved and connect with Rachel on Twitter.

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Elizabeth Thode Hoard "The Gift of Music"

It's not often that New Yorkers can take advantage of a free classical music concert, but that's exactly what The Bronx Conservatory of Music (BCM) provided on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in April. To honor the birthday of Founder and Director Emeritus, Elizabeth Thode Hoard, BCM hosted "The Gift of Music," which featured music from the conservatory's faculty and the legendary pianist Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi.

Miss Thode, as she's affectionately called, recently celebrated her 102nd birthday and the BCM faculty celebrated her commitment to the school. Miss Thode discovered music at at young age in her hometown of Walhalla, South Carolina. Her superb music skills led her to the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. She's received the honor of playing at the White House for First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and has traveled all over the world teaching and performing classical music. At 83, when most have long retired, Miss Thode established The Bronx Conservatory of Music. Today BCM is housed in its original location on the campus of the Bronx Community College. While Miss Thode no longer works with BCM, she provided the school with a foundation, which allows it to continue providing affordable music training to the Bronx community.

Those who attended "The Gift of Music" were treated to a performance by Maria Trenchi Bottazzi as she showed her appreciation to Miss Thode. Ana Maria, who completed her first world tour at 23 years old, dealt with the horrific tragedy of a severe car accident. Although Ana Maria was told she would never play again, she overcame those obstacles and is a world-renown concert pianist. I was in a state of peace listening to Ana Maria Trenchi Bottazzi perform. I encourage you to research Ana Maria's background, but below is a video of her perform during "The Gift of Music" concert.

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