'Dawn of Modern China' The Brookings Institute presents .... The 100th Anniversary of China’s 1911 Revolution and the Significance of the Republic of China Event Summary 2011 marks the centennial of China’s October 1911 Revolution, a landmark event which ended China’s imperial era and unleashed a host of changes upon Chinese society and the world which continue to reverberate today. The Republic of China (ROC) was established in the wake of the revolution as a new, … [Read more...]
Let's Move – Lady Obama in Flash Mob Dance
May 6, 2011 by
MAY 6, 2011 First Lady Michelle Obama dances during a Flash Mob Dance at Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, D.C., May 3, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) THIS WEEK Happy May! We are always moving here. On Monday, the First Lady welcomed 300 kids to the South Lawn who had just run a mile from a local D.C. elementary school with TV host Kelly Ripa and ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes. And on Tuesday, the First Lady … [Read more...]
Holocaust Remembrance Day – May 1, 2011 – Yom Hashoah
April 30, 2011 by
Holocaust Remembrance Day May 1, 2011 Since the Holocaust, to survivors, the Holocaust remains real and ever-present; but, for some others, sixty years makes the Holocaust seem part of Ancient History. Year-round we try to teach and inform others about the horrors of the Holocaust. We confront the questions of what happened? How did it happen? How could it happen? Could it happen again? We attempt to fight against ignorance with education and against disbelief with proof. But … [Read more...]
Let's Move Initiative: National Parks Week: Moving Outside
April 24, 2011 by
APRIL 2011 Kids enjoy hiking and exploring nature, a fun way to get moving and stay healthy at Canyonlands National Park in Utah. THIS WEEK Greetings from Let’s Move! There are so many things happening at Let’s Move!. Remember when President Obama signed the Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act with the First Lady at his side to reform the school lunch program? Well, one of the first reforms being implemented is to make sure kids have access to water and low fat or fat free milk. Read … [Read more...]
SEE Trailer HERE: Celebrating Disneynature's Amazing New Movie "African Cats"!
April 15, 2011 by
I've seen a sneak preview of Disneynature's new film "African Cats" and I have to tell you, it is simply amazing. Here's the trailer. On the heels of their record-breaking documentaries "Earth" and "Oceans", Disneynature will premiere: "African Cats" this Earth Day, April 22, 2011. The film, of course, has Disneynature's trademark breathtaking cinematography. The sweeping landscape and endless horizon of the African Savanna is truly captivating, and the way the film captures … [Read more...]
Peace Messenger-Spring 2011 at Center for Sacred Studies
April 6, 2011 by
News from the Center for Sacred Studies Grandmothers Tsering Dolma Gyaltong and Beatrice Long Visitor Holy Dance Dear Catherine Anne & A Celebration of Women, Welcome to the Spring, 2011 issue of the Center for Sacred Studies Peace Messenger. In this time of upheaval, we are called to our highest spiritual selves to respond with kindness in our daily lives. Thank you for your part in creating peace in your homes, your families and … [Read more...]
Afghanistan President Speaks to Texas Conference
April 1, 2011 by
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ABDULJALIL GHAFOORY (202) 292 4285 press@embassyofafghanistan.org Afghanistan President Speaks to Texas Conference In an effort to further the hard-won progress, the George W. Bush Institute convened Afghan President Hamid Karzai, business leaders, entrepreneurs and policymakers at a two-day conference, “Building Afghanistan’s Future: Promoting Women’s Freedom and Advancing Their Economic Opportunity in Dallas … [Read more...]
David Cox is Taking Action in Theatre for Young People!
March 30, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is very excited to share the contribution to our Youth. David Cox, is an amazing dancer, wonderful humanitarian and all round great guy! He presents to the Women of our World ...working with children. i think i can Celebrating 45 years of Young People's Theatre! i think i can, LKTYP’s Dora Award winning smash-hit, returns on April 4 for a limited 4 week engagement on our Mainstage! i think i can utilizes red-hot 'urban' tap dance to tell the story of a young … [Read more...]
ADELE BUTLER – Women of Spirit: Children Are Not For Sex, Atlanta!
March 25, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women "Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 If you think that sex trafficking takes place only in developing countries, think again. I watched a video featuring Ashley Judd who introduced the panel “‘No Such Thing’: Trafficking of Girls in the United States” for the 2nd annual “Women In The World” summit) the weekend of March 10-12 in New York City. In it she shared a heartwrenching … [Read more...]
Courtney Leigh Hewitt Scholarship 2010 – Skyler Parker
March 24, 2011 by
Skyler Parker, Winner 2010 Courtney Leigh Hewitt Scholarship 2010 Skyler Parker, as the proud recipient of 2010 Courtney Leigh Hewitt Scholarship, says " I am extremely honored beyond words to receive this award! " Without ever having the pleasure and opportunity of getting to know this amazing, incredible human being. I humbly accept this award and will use it to further my education and become a Nurse, a life long dream of mine! Currently, I am enrolled in the Nursing … [Read more...]
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community
March 24, 2011 by
Honoring Elizabeth Taylor's Work in the HIV Community Elizabeth Taylor AIDS.gov joins our colleagues at organizations such as amFAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), and POZ in recognizing the passing of Elizabeth Taylor (1932–2011). In addition to being known as an Oscar-winning actress, Ms. Taylor was truly committed to responding to HIV from the early days of the epidemic. In particular, she was dedicated to research and addressing … [Read more...]
PEPFAR Programs – Support African Efforts to Fight Global AIDS
March 22, 2011 by
PEPFAR Programs Support African Efforts to Fight Global AIDS I just returned from a visit to three African nations, where I saw encouraging gains in the fight against HIV. In these countries, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is enabling countries to take leadership of the fight against HIV for their people. In Johannesburg, South Africa, I was part of a U.S. delegation that met with representatives from medical schools from a dozen sub-Saharan … [Read more...]
World Water Week celebrated March 21-27th ~~ Take Action!
March 22, 2011 by
World Water Week March 21-27th, 2011 March 22nd, 2011 ~~ World Water Day During this period thousands of people are invited to walk 6 kilometres together to prompt action to end this basic human injustice. Today I discovered that last weekend was World Walks for Water, a global event aimed to raised awareness of the world's current water and sanitation crisis. There is a demand for the government to Take Action that would prevent the needless deaths of children who have no … [Read more...]
