Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in October. Negro History Week (1926) The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Career Month celebrated in October!
September 29, 2013 by
Have you ever contemplated joining the world of philanthropy? A nonprofit organization (US and UK), or not-for-profit organization (UK and others), often called an NPO or simply a nonprofit and non-commercial organization (Russia and CIS), often called an NCO, is an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. States in the United States defer to the IRS designation conferred under United States Internal Revenue Code … [Read more...]
MDG 5 – HIGH LEVEL FORUM [Sept 23]
September 20, 2013 by
Follow the conversation on Twitter & Facebook #MDG5 With less than 900 days remaining to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), the Forum brings together a High-Level Panel to discuss what needs to be done to rapidly accelerate the achievement ofMDG5 (improve maternal health). Although progress has been made, MDG5 falls far short of agreed targets. Reaching MDG5 requires focusing on proven interventions to reduce maternal death and achieve universal access to reproductive … [Read more...]
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month celebrated September!
September 20, 2013 by
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month Sickle-cell disease (SCD), or sickle-cell anaemia (SCA) or drepanocytosis, is a hereditary blood disorder, characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal, rigid, sickle shape. Sickling decreases the cells' flexibility and results in a risk of various complications. The sickling occurs because of a mutation in the haemoglobin gene. Individuals with one copy of the defunct gene display both normal and abnormal haemoglobin. This is an example of … [Read more...]
Rise4Justice Speakers Series, EVE ENSLER – Oct 5/Oct 29
September 20, 2013 by
JOIN US IN NYC - RISE4JUSTICE Speakers Series: Malalai Joya & Dr. Denis Mukwege [in Conversation with Eve Ensler] Join Eve Ensler for this special RISE4JUSTICE Speakers Series featuring Afghan activist and author Malalai Joya on October 5th, and renowned Congolese activist Dr. Denis Mukwege on October 29th at ABC Carpet & Home. RISE4JUSTICE: Malalai Joya Saturday, October 5 6:30 - 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm) TICKETS: $25 General Admission available at … [Read more...]
Can Luxury be found in Virginia Beach?, Lorre White
September 14, 2013 by
Can Luxury be found in Virginia Beach? It had been a long time since life had called me back to the shores of Virginia with its wide soft sandy beaches and it's shallow gentile shores great for wave jumping. Virginia is a beautiful state and it's coastal region is magnificent. Each destination must be judged individually for its unique personality. Often business, family, or events cause us to travel to destinations for other reasons than a luxury quest. Mine did, so here is some notes … [Read more...]
Let’s Move – Drink Up with More Water!
September 12, 2013 by
HAPPENING TODAY: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA ASKING EVERYONE TO "DRINK UP" WITH MORE WATER Today, First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and actress Eva Longoria in Watertown, Wisconsin to announce PHA’s new effort – Drink Up – to encourage everyone to drink more water, an easy choice to improve health and well-being every day. The effort brings together more than a dozen organizations committed to encouraging everyone to drink more water more … [Read more...]
Katy Perry is now Roaring, too!!
September 11, 2013 by
To Empower Women to Stand Up and Give Voice to Their Truth! To Encourage Men, Good Men, to Join in the Circle of Feminine Energy! To Inspire Children to Clasp our Hands and Join in the ROAR! of No More! Do you Feel It? Join me as I document my journey of taking ROAR! ... the article to ROAR! Cinda Stevens Lonsway has created ... the 'ROAR' MOVEMENT! A ROAR! is a mighty way to take your power back. In 2010, when I was inspired to write ROAR! (ROAR … [Read more...]
Software Freedom Day (SFD) celebrated Sept 18
September 10, 2013 by
Software Freedom Day (SFD) is an annual worldwide celebration of Free Software. SFD is a public education effort with the aim of increasing awareness of Free Software and its virtues, and encouraging its use. Software Freedom Day was established in 2004 and was first observed on 28 August of that year. About 12 teams participated in the first Software Freedom Day. Since that time it has grown in popularity and while organizers anticipated more than 1,000 teams in 2010 the event has stalled at … [Read more...]
Council for a Parliament of World’s Religions celebrates 120 Years!
September 7, 2013 by
120 years ago leaders from religions east and west, came together at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions with a vision for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world. And the Interfaith Movement was birthed. It took another 100 years to hold the second Parliament; that event broke down barriers, included groups formerly left out, and attendees committed to work towards a world without wars, hate, and discrimination by signing a pioneering Global Ethic. Please join us in Chicago … [Read more...]
