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Tribute to Whitney Houston (1963-2012)

2012-02-13T14:00:00.000-05:00

http://www.whitneyhouston.com The world was shocked this past Saturday evening with the news of the sudden death of Whitney Houston. She was a superstar and singer, second to no one. Her gift and talent was exceptional and undeniable. So much of her music, "The Greatest Love of All", "I Will Always Love You", "I'm Every Woman", "Count On Me", her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at

2012 Black History Month...Celebrating and Honoring Our Past

2012-02-01T09:44:00.002-05:00

African American History Is American History | Celebrating Black History Month! 'The 2012 theme "Black Women in American Culture and History" honors African American women and the myriad of roles they played in the shaping of our United States. The theme, chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History urges all Americans to study and reflect on the value

Leadership Tuesdays...Networking and "Nurturing Your Butterflies'

2012-01-31T13:01:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year!! This is WOMEN AT LIBERTY and Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA's first post in 2012 and we're excited. Every Tuesday, we provide a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. Today, we are presenting Anita Brown-Graham, Director of the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. In a

Seasons Greetings 2012...Liberty Ink Productions

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

On this the inaugural year of Motivational Moments, Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA and WOMEN AT LIBERTY, thanks are extended to you for supporting our mission to develop women leaders and help women live better lives. Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year! Nona, Liberty Ink Productions Join the community and stay

International Adoptions

2011-11-30T16:46:00.001-05:00

Today is the last day of National Adoption Month and we are closing the month talking about international adoptions. Although celebrities like Madonna, and Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's international adoptions have gotten a lot of attention, the story of Bryson and Emily Vogeltanz is no less compelling. The Vogeltanzs said that their faith was the catalyst in them choosing to adopt a

Coach Natalie Randolph, Woman History Making High School Football Coach

2011-11-26T09:27:00.001-05:00

Woman History Maker-DC, MD, & VA this week: Natalie Randolph, Coolidge High School football coach who inspired her team to win in academics as well as football. She made history and national news in 2010 by being named the football coach of Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. After a challenging first season, this year she led her team to the Championship Turkey Bowl with an 8-2 record.

Stories of Adoption...National Adoption Month 2011

2011-11-23T07:22:00.001-05:00

November is National Adoption Month. Through out the month, we have been sharing special adoption stories via the Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA Facebook page and WOMEN AT LIBERTY website. This past March during Women's History Month, when the Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA program was debuted, a special guest blog entitled, "Women Helping In Creating New Families", written by Dr.

Leadership Tuesdays: Women and the Trouble with Mentors by Selena Rezvani

2011-11-08T14:40:00.002-05:00

In this day and time, can men really mentor women? Sometimes it can be tough for women to find mentors and sponsors. Do you know the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? What are the advantages of having a mentor vs. a sponsor? Check out WOMEN AT LIBERTY Leadership Tuesdays' Feature: Women and the Trouble with Mentors by Selena Rezvani for the answers and good advice to get ahead in your

Leadership Tuesdays: Integrity In Real Time

2011-11-01T15:24:00.001-04:00

It's November and we are deep in football season. With the Indianpolis Colts struggling and star quarterback Peyton Manning injured, I thought back to their heyday when Coach Tony Dungy was at the helm. I was also reminded of a quote on Twitter that I ran across some time ago by one of my favorite NFL coaches: @TonyDungy: Integrity does not come in degrees - low, medium or high. You either

Leadership Tuesdays: B. Smith on Determination

2011-10-25T11:11:00.001-04:00

Motivational Moment: I have stood on a mountain of "No's" for one "Yes". Determination really is a big part of whether you succeed in any business that you're in. --B. Smith, restaurateur, author, lifestyle expert, entrepreneur, talk show host and former fashion model http://www.bsmith.com/ Every Tuesday, WOMEN AT LIBERTY provides a platform for a variety of voices and resources to

Courage To Run...Nona | Dedication to Breast Cancer Survivors

2011-10-01T08:20:00.001-04:00

A dedication to breast cancer survivors and those who love them. Is your church or organization having a program or service to honor breast cancer survivors? Consider "Courage To Run" as a special tribute song. The sheet music for this song is available for purchase. Please email Nona at nona@libertyip.com for additional information.

Grandparents Day Tribute: The Matriarch Of Our Family

2011-09-16T03:39:00.000-04:00

A Tribute to ‘GG’ The matriarch of our family, my grandmother's birth name is Hazel after her beautiful hazel eyes. We now refer to her as 'GG'. GG is the abbreviation for 'great-grandma', which was first given to Jordan (the 4th generation of my maternal lineage) to distinguish my grandmother from my mother. But GG has now become her official nickname of the family. :-) For as long as I

Grandparents Day Special Tribute to Amelia A. Roach (1937 - 2008) Pt. 3 of 3

2011-09-15T08:39:00.001-04:00

Mom Amelia with her daughter, grandson, and great-granddaughter Whitney Deas:Mom Mom, It’s difficult to try to put how I feel and what I think about her into such short words. Mom Mom has always played a great role in my life, whether it be a leader, a mother, a faithful Christian, or simply my Mom Mom. But the memory that is strongest to me is as a little girl, whenever it was time for me

Grandparents Day Special Tribute to Amelia A. Roach (1937 - 2008) Pt. 2 of 3

2011-09-14T08:05:00.002-04:00

Tiphane S. Deas:Memories of my Mom Mom have been triggered by the smallest things, so I know there’s a lot that I’ll remember about her into my old age, but what I love to remember is how she always used to speak into my life: telling me that I was a prayer warrior when I was still simply a kid to most, reminding me of how much she believes in me and what I can accomplish. Lately the

Grandparents Day Special Tribute to Amelia A. Roach (1937 - 2008) Pt. 1 of 3

2011-09-13T00:02:00.002-04:00

Mom MomAmelia Anne Roach: a name that could put a smile on every face. She filled several roles in her lifetime: prayer partner, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, confidante, and friend. To us, she is our grandmother; she’s our Mom Mom. Already we miss her for being one of the centerpieces in our lives thus far, and it’s hard to imagine reaching other milestones in life without being able to turn

9/11 Tribute--We Honor You...You'll Never Walk Alone

2011-09-11T05:23:00.000-04:00

WOMEN AT LIBERTY & Women History Makers-DC, MD, & VA honor the memory of all those who lost their lives in the tragedies that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We also celebrate the contributions of those who courageously responded to and guided the United States through an unprecedented time of mourning and recovery.

Special Blog: Motivational Moments & Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Dedication

2011-08-25T13:39:00.011-04:00

8/26/11 UPDATE: After consultation with the National Park Service and FEMA, the Washington DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation announced in a Press Conference on August 25 that the official Dedication Ceremony has been postponed in the interest of public safety and the expectation of Hurricane Irene scheduled to hit the Washington, D.C. metro area this weekend. The

WOMEN AT LIBERTY Blog 8-12-11

2011-08-12T08:01:00.001-04:00

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTOur most popular message this week is: Keep Faith With Life...Madeleine Albright"I was taught to strive not because there were any guarantees of success but because the act of striving is in itself the only way to keep faith with life." --Madeleine Albright Do you have a smart phone? “Motivational Moments” has been specially formatted for mobile phones. Click here to

Leadership Tuesdays Update: Madeleine Albright on Women and Leadership

2011-08-04T10:16:00.000-04:00

Leadership TuesdaysLeadership Tuesdays’ goal is to provide a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. This week we feature Kelsey Hubbard of The Wall Street Journal talking with former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about her role models and mentors, goals and aspirations, and her path to becoming the first female Secretary

Leadership Tuesdays Update: Deborah Alderson and Sara Blakley

2011-07-28T16:57:00.000-04:00

Well, it's been two weeks since I updated this blog, but I wanted to let you all know who has been featured in the WOMEN AT LIBERTY's Leadership Tuesdays segments. (See below.) By the way, I am working on a new blog on integrity that should be posted soon. Stay tuned. Meanwhile check out these Leadership Tuesdays videos featuring Deborah Alderson, corporate executive from defense contractor

WOMEN AT LIBERTY Blog -7-14-11

2011-07-15T06:41:00.002-04:00

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTWOMEN AT LIBERTY sends, via Facebook and Twitter, daily motivational messages to inspire you. Click the link above to get the most current message or see below for the most popular message posted last week:A Legacy of Public Good...Mrs. Betty Ford (1918-2011) "We were in a position where my husband had been sworn into office during a very, very difficult time. There had been

WOMEN AT LIBERTY Blog -- 7-7-11

2011-07-07T12:06:00.001-04:00

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENTWOMEN AT LIBERTY sends, via Facebook and Twitter, daily motivational messages to inspire you. Here is the most popular post of the week: Leadership Tuesdays: Desire Over Fear...Sheryl Sandberg“Don’t let your fears overwhelm your desire. Let the barriers you face—and there will be barriers—be external, not internal. Fortune does favor the bold. I promise that you will never

Announcing the 2011 Women History Makers-DC, MD & VA Nominations

2011-06-30T13:34:00.001-04:00

MOTIVATIONAL MOMENT Last week, in honor of Father’s Day, WOMEN AT LIBERTY posted Motivational Moments by great men, fathers, and brothers. Also, special messages and videos were posted featuring President Barack Obama, Denzel Washington, Rick Warren and others. Here is one of the featured post: If I'm going to fall, I don't want to fall back on anything except my faith. I want to fall

Announcing 2011 Women History Makers and Honorable Mentions

2011-06-09T12:38:00.006-04:00

Leadership Tuesdays! Leadership Tuesdays' goal is to provide a platform for a variety of voices and resources to develop, encourage, and strengthen women leaders. Ann M. Fudge, a Washington D.C. native, is the former chairman and CEO of Young & Rubicam. She also held leadership positions at General Mills and Kraft. In a short interview, she talks with the Washington Post's Steven Pearlstein

Happy Memorial Day!!

2011-05-29T04:30:00.000-04:00

A Musical Salute to the troops: The Armed Forces Medley at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C. in 2010 (w/lyrics) Do you know these songs?