Nelson Mandela's struggle against South African apartheid inspired millions. And his great call for justice and equality continues to resonate around the world, as new generations of young people pursue the ideals he embraced. On December 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, President Obama paid tribute to a hero and a leader -- and spoke about the path that's still ahead. President Obama delivers remarks at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela. … [Read more...]
Susan McIsaac – WOMAN of ACTION™
September 2, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is excited to Celebrate the Life of this woman, born into a loving and Faith filled family, who has devoted over 20 years of her life working to help others, in the NON-PROFIT sector. Her diligence and perseverence in a very tough business of 'fundraising' has lead her to the Top of the UNITED WAY, Canada. Our World is priviledged to have this Canadian Woman with the leadership qualities and human spirit that this Lady possesses. Susan is and will always … [Read more...]
Simone de Beauvoir – WOMAN of ACTION™ ~Tribute
July 30, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women ... is excited to Celebrate the Life of this trail blazing woman, ahead of her times. She is famous for her work in the area of gender equality; the abolition of what Simone called the "eternal feminine", equality between the male and female sexes, and woman's role in society. WOMAN of ACTION™ Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir was born as Simone Lucie-Ernestine-Marie-Bartrand de … [Read more...]
Amelia Earhart *Tribute – WOMAN of ACTION™
May 28, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to share this Celebration of the Life of a woman that exemplified courage, perseverence, strength and vision; all wrapped in one. In honor of INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY, it seemed only appropriate to take this moment in time to Celebrate the Life of this Famous Pioneer Female Flyer. Earhart was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Please … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Oprah Winfrey * Tribute
February 27, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women™ is honored to share this Tribute, for one of the most Active Woman of North America, (perhaps the Most Multi-faceted Woman), rising above seemingly insurmountable challenges, against all odds, has risen to the Top of the World in Accomplishment, Business, Charity, Media and Notoriety. Help us Celebrate the Life of one of the most Amazing Women in our World, and one of the strongest examples of Courage under Fire, Grace under Pressure; well, put simply...a CLASSY … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Inés Alberdi * Tribute
November 21, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is honored to share with the Women of our World, another phenomenal WOMAN of ACTION, that is devoting her Life to the betterment of the Lives of all women in our world. As Director in the United Nations, this woman has worked her Mission into a place of authority, enabling Positive Action. WOMAN of ACTION Inés Alberdi Inés Alberdi Alonso born ( Sevilla, February 11 of 1948) is a sociologist and university professor of Spanish. Es la … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Corazon Aquino~Tribute
October 31, 2011 by
Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino (January 25, 1933 – August 1, 2009) was the 11th President of the Philippines and the first woman to hold that office. Aquino was also the first popularly and democratically-elected female president and head of state in Asia. She is best remembered for leading the 1986 People Power Revolution, which toppled the authoritarian regime of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos and restored … [Read more...]
Catherine the Great – Tribute as WOMAN of ACTION
July 17, 2011 by
Catherine the Great ... a Tribute Catherine was born in 1729 in Stettin, Prussia, which is now Szczecin, Poland. Her original name was Sophie Fredericke Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst and she was a German princess. Sophie moved to Russia in 1744 and was married in 1745 to the Grand Duke Peter of Holstein. Sophie converted her religion from Lutheranism to Russian Orthodox, and her husband Peter became Peter III of Russia in 1762. However, her husband was not very well liked … [Read more...]
Laura Farago is Taking Action – Tribute to her Father * Up-dated
July 14, 2011 by
Laura Farago is Taking Action to ... sharing the thoughts of his FAMILY and friends that loved him so much. Here is a photo from Christine's wedding day where he is holding Laura. Thank You, DAD! Dad, There is truly not a better father on this planet...not just because you spoiled me rotten but because of the incredible man you were. I've always had so much respect for you, your work ethic, your education and how you did it on your own working days … [Read more...]
Rachel Kempson – WOMAN of ACTION™ Tribute
May 27, 2010 by
A Celebration of Women™ is inspired to share the memory of a wonderful woman that devoted her Life to family, taking a much less public viewing than that of her family and creating scenes of emotions in her plays, films and television; born 100 years ago today. We offer this Tribute as a Memory of a Life Lived to its Fullest. Born a CENTURY AGO....today Rachael Kempson The matriarch of one of theatre and film's most famous acting dynasties took rather a back seat to the … [Read more...]
