iask Sister Blog − 2008 − November

iask, Inc. Annual Thanksgiving Day Message 2008

November 26th, 2008

On behalf of the officers and Board of iask, Inc. I would like to extend warmest wishes, prayers of blessing & Good will to all of our members, subscribers, and friends.
Believe it or not, iask, Inc. celebrated its 4th year of existence in 2008, and we will turn five in 2009! We have much to [...]

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Michelle Obama Affirms Black Women’s Self Image–Reprinted from The Washington Post, Style Section

November 21st, 2008

The Very Image of AffirmationIn Michelle Obama, Black Women See A Familiar Grace & Strength Writ Large
By DeNeen L. Brown and Richard LeibyWashington Post Staff WritersFriday, November 21, 2008; C01
Michelle Obama emerged, long and lean, from a black limousine that pulled up at the White House the other day. She stood in a bold red [...]

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4th Annual iask Holiday Tea SOLD OUT–Waiting List in Process. . .

November 17th, 2008

Thank you for your interest in our 4th Annual Holiday Tea Awards & Luncheon Program honoring six (6) of America’s Outstanding Professional Black Women in the Fields of Media & Politics.
This year’s event will be hosted in Maryland for the first time, to accomodate our largest membership base which is located in Prince Georges [...]

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iask, Inc. Holiday Tea & Honorees Update

November 11th, 2008

Sisters & Friends of iask, Inc. we are pleased to share with you that we are almost sold out of tickets to our historic 4th Annual Holiday Tea & Brunch which will be hosted this year on December 13, 2008 at the University of Maryland College Park Marriott Conference Center in Adelphi, Maryland.
To register [...]

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It’s President-Elect Obama in a Landslide!

November 5th, 2008

Dear iask sisters & fellow Americans:

It’s official America has elected her first black head of state and first lady. We at iask celebrate the election of Senator Obama & Mrs. Obama to the White House.

Please join us as we start a daily prayer vigil for the Obama family and this great nation starting [...]

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Standing at the Edge of History: iask Members Encouraged to GOTV on Election Day 2008!

November 2nd, 2008

Sisters of iask, our valued subscribers & friends of iask, Inc.:

The time is finally here. In just 48 hours America will elect a new President. Will it be the young Senator from Illinois as the polls suggest, or will it be the experienced war hero from Arizona who has been written off by the [...]

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"Happiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions." — Saul Bellow

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iask Races for the Cure 2010

Please support iask as we join the other teams in this year's Race for the Cure. Follow this link for details on how you can be apart of iask's 5th year supporting this wonderful cause.

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iask wounded warrior & family outreach with Walter Reed Army Hospital

Welcome to the new iask Sister Blog! This is the companion blog to iaskinc.org, which will be back up and running soon, but we wanted to get this going so we could keep everyone up to date with iask, inc.

First Lady Michelle Obama & Mrs. Robinson

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iask 5th Anniversary Sister Buddy Mixer--Saturday, May 16 2009

Join us for our 5th year Anniversary Sister Buddy & Gents Mixer from 3:30-6:30PM on Saturday, May 16, 2009. The national buddy group call in will also take place on May 16, 2009 in the morning. We will post those details as well shortly.

About iask, Inc. iask, Inc. Washington, D.C., United States

iask, Inc. has been newly transitioned to become a Non-profit, non-stock corporation. Currently in our 5th year, iask has become the "go-to" organization nationally that seeks to positively impact and transform the lives of professional black women and women of color. Our goal is a simple one: We focus on emotional wellness and developing critical relational skills that help us to thrive in our service to others, care of ourselves, and overall success in life. Please join us in our mission by becoming a member today. For more information log on to our world-wide website at http://www.iaskinc.org for more information when the new site debuts in late April 2009.

Contact IASK & Become a Member TODAY:

For more information on how to contact iask, Inc., become a member or to be added to our sisters intranet/weekly message from a sister please email Sophia Nelson, President: snelson@iaskinc.org or sophia.a.nelson@gmail.com or Crystal Thrower, Membership VP at cthrower@iaskinc.org

You can call our national iask event/info hotline 24/7 at (240)-559-0805 and leave us a message. We also have a Facebook page under the name iask, Inc.

The new iask website will be back up in May 2009. We will update you as we get closer to the launch date!

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Me and Mr. B., by Mr. wOw September 6, 2010
Mr. wOw ponders love, after 34 yearsMr. Wow | Today 12:00 amB. insists he fell in love with Mr. wOw the moment he saw him. I was just 17 – and as the Beatles sang – you know what I mean. There I was in some sleazy West Village bar, propped up against the jukebox (back-lighting still flattered Mr. W.). In my jeans and tee-shirt and ratty denim jacket, tr […]

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Little Rock 9 Member Jefferson Thomas Dies September 6, 2010

Jack & Jill Politics

Monday Open Thread September 6, 2010
hat tip – Muzikal203 I’m not sure if you guys talked about this already but Dr. William P. Foster – the man that put the FAMU Marching Band on the map- passed away last week at age 91. His Homegoing service was yesterday. Someone recorded the band playing Elsa’s Procession for him, I half expected [...]

Sophia's Soulful Sentiments

THE SOULFUL SENTIMENTS BLOG DOWN FOR REDESIGN July 7, 2010
The Soulful Sentiments Blog site is down. It is being refreshed and redesigned

Michelle Obama Fashion and Style

Monday Mrs. O September 6, 2010
As the first lady prepares for her daughter's return to school, and we enjoy the tail end of Labor Day weekend, it seems like a good chance to catch up on a few recent articles focused on Mrs. O (many of which were first shared by all of you!). (1) From the New York Times, "First Lady Plans a Careful Return to the Campaign Trail" As quiet as M […]