iask Sister Blog − 2009 − September

Please Register For the 5th Annual iask Holiday Tea & Awards Luncheon–Tickets are 50% SOLD OUT-Discounted Registration Open thru 11/1/09

September 27th, 2009

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iask President Sophia Nelson to be featured Speaker/Panelist During 39th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Weekend

September 23rd, 2009

iask President, popular blogger and media commentator/political analyst Sophia A. Nelson will be a featured panelist on the popular Emerging Leaders Town Hall Forum hosted by Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), as well as Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr’s (D-IL) annual forum. This year’s focus will be from Lincoln to Obama. This year’s panels will be moderator [...]

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Watch “About Our Children” hosted by MSNBC contributor and iask Member Michelle D. Bernard, Esq.

September 17th, 2009

IWF President, iask Member Michelle Bernard

On September 20, 2009, Independent Women’s Forum President and MSNBC Contributor Michelle Bernard will host a groundbreaking show along with actor/comedian/educator Dr. Bill Cosby titled, “About Our Children”.
The duo will also be hosting a live town hall meeting at Howard University to be broadcast on MSNBC on Sunday, September 20 from [...]

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iask congratulates CNN’s Suzanne Malveaux, Booz Allen Hamilton’s Dee Dean, and PG County Chief Deputy Admin David J. Byrd

September 13th, 2009

Happy fall iask members and friends!
We want to start off the new season by saying how proud we are of our iask sisters CNN Washington Correspondent Suzanne Malveaux for being named Journalist of the Year by Essence Magazine and Atlanta’s Southern Company; Demonia “Dee” Dean of Booz Allen Hamilton for being named the recipient of [...]

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The new iask website is LIVE–Check Us Out & Register Early for the 5th Anniversary Tea

September 2nd, 2009

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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 […]

TheROOT

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 […]