WOMEN of ACTION Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Blackwell was born in 1821 near Bristol, England. When she was eleven, a fire destroyed her father's business and her family moved to New York City. In the following years, they moved around a lot. They found themselves in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1835 and Cincinnati, Ohio in 1838, where her father died. After her father's death, Elizabeth and her family opened a private school in order to support the family. Elizabeth also taught … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor
September 2, 2010 by
WOMAN of ACTION Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor "We're not asking for superiority for we have always had that; all we ask is equality." -Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor It would seem that not much is known about Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor. She was born in 1879 in Danville, Virginia, and later moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she was mostly raised. Her first marriage lasted only 10 years, but it was her second marriage that was most important. In 1906, when she visited England, … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Emma Tenayuca
August 31, 2010 by
WOMAN of ACTION Emma Tenayuca Emma Tenayuca was born on December 21, 1916, in San Antonio, Texas, one of eleven children. She lived with her grandparents during her childhood to ease her parent's strife. When she was 16 years old, she joined the labor movement and found out all about the Finck Cigar Company strikes. She graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1934 and became an elevator operator. However, she was still in the labor movement, and was arrested once when she … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION – NEW Women Leaders
August 17, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates in Honor of Women's Suffrage is taking this time to share with Our Women some interesting figures about the true participation , in Our World, of Women Leaders, in honour of Women's Suffrage. It has been noted that there are up to 28 women in Roles of Leadership globally, including positions of Royalty. The following women are examples of Government Leadership positions voted in. It is stated that on a Global Count, the Percentage of Women Presidents in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Rachael Tengbom
August 1, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women™ is excited to Celebrate the Life of an Amazing Maasai Woman. WOMAN of ACTION™ Rachael Tengbom RachaelTengbom is a native of the Maasai tribe and founder of ‘Voices of Hope’, an organization that rescues girls in Kaljiado, Kenya, Rachael’s home town. Voices of Hope is based in Kennewick and provides Maasai girls with education and a safe place to live. Her MISSION "As a teacher in Kenya, Rachael … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION – Women Leaders 2010
June 24, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women celebrates in Honor of G8 & the G20 Summit... is taking this time to share with Our Women some interesting figures about the true participation , in Our World, of Women Leaders, some on their way to Canada this week! It is stated that on a Global Count, the Percentage of Women Presidents in 2010 is only 8% . Women and their Countries Female Leadership - 2010 Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Argentina Cristina Elizabet Fernández de Kirchner born … [Read more...]
'Future' WOMAN of ACTION – MISS UNIVERSE 2010
June 12, 2010 by
ABOUT THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION The MISS UNIVERSE®, MISS USA® and MISS TEEN USA® pageants are a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture. Utilizing its nationwide grass roots infrastructure, the Miss Universe Organization is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness by focusing on women's health and reproductive issues. By forging relationships with organizations committed to research and education such as the Latino Commission on AIDS, God's Love We Deliver, PSI/YouthAIDS, … [Read more...]
WOMEN of ACTION – We Deliver Speakers
June 11, 2010 by
Viviana, Sarah, Awatif & Laxmi WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a conference brimming with experts, the personal stories of women advocates from four regions lent human faces and emotional depth to the facts, figures and opinions presented at the other panels and plenaries. As highlighted by the Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General and renowned activist Dr. Nafis Sadik, who moderated the panel, impoverished women, especially those living in developing countries, suffer disproportionately from … [Read more...]
April Crawford – Official Launch of 'Ashram Tang' – June 9
June 8, 2010 by
The Official Launch of Ashram Tang is TODAY , Wednesday June 9! ...General Description of AshramTang... There will be two versions of the Book Description for Ashram Tang: One will be for the "mainstream", as we hope that Ashram Tang will cross over to a mainstream audience. Description as follows: "This is a story for people who know that there is more to living than meets the eye. You will be there with Ashram Tang, going right to the edge of his universe,...and yours... … [Read more...]
April Crawford – Official Launch of ‘Ashram Tang’ – June 9
June 8, 2010 by
The Official Launch of Ashram Tang is TODAY , Wednesday June 9! ...General Description of AshramTang... There will be two versions of the Book Description for Ashram Tang: One will be for the "mainstream", as we hope that Ashram Tang will cross over to a mainstream audience. Description as follows: "This is a story for people who know that there is more to living than meets the eye. You will be there with Ashram Tang, going right to the edge of his universe,...and yours... … [Read more...]
Michelle Obama- *Up-Date~~First LADY OBAMA Mothering a Nation!
June 7, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women is excited to share this news with the women, mothers and children of our world. Many children and chefs must have enjoyed a Wonderful time last Friday, on the White House Lawn. .......here's a First Lady that truly knows.... HOW to use a Garden. Lady Obama is on the MOVE showing her: 'True Motherhood of a Nation', once again! First Lady Michelle Obama addresses hundreds of chefs from around the country during a “Let’s Move!” … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall collaborates with Dave Glenn Alley…Divine!
June 1, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women ..... is so excited to share the above news with the Women of our World. Those of You that know this WOMAN of ACTION - Shirlee Hall, LOVE HER ...we are sure.....and, with Dave by her side, making the MUSIC to Complete the Message... DIVINE! Bravo Shirlee & Dave! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words from the Artist, himself, Dave Glenn Alley: "It all ties in with Shirlee's latest work ... And certainly mention the free samples of the music ... The music is … [Read more...]
Rosanne Cash – Birthday Girl Sharing Date with Queen Victoria
May 24, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women sends our best wishes to Rosanne, sharing this date with a Queen, that she enjoys a Wonderful Birthday and a Year to Come filled with only Abundance and Joy….. BIRTHDAY GIRL Rosanne Cash Rosanne Cash (born May 24, 1955) is an American singer-songwriter and author. She is the eldest daughter of the late country music singer Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash Distin. Although she is often classified as a country artist, her music draws on many … [Read more...]
Priscilla Beaulieu Presley – Birthday Girl Sharing Date with Queen Victoria
May 24, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women sends our best wishes to Priscilla, the Queen to 'the King', that she enjoys a Wonderful Birthday and a year to Come filled with only Abundance and Joy..... BIRTHDAY GIRL May 24, 2010 Priscilla Beaulieu Presley Priscilla Beaulieu Presley (born Priscilla Ann Wagner; May 24, 1945) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the ex-wife of singer and actor Elvis Presley, Mother of Lisa Marie. Priscilla purchased a large mansion in Beverly Hills. She dated … [Read more...]
