iask Sister Blog − 2009 − October

Being Your Sister’s Keeper When Cancer Strikes (Reprint from Essence.com)

October 28th, 2009

So often when we talk about Breast Cancer, we focus on pink ribbons, fundraising, and cures for the disease. All of these things are important no doubt, but what I hope we will all spend more time focusing on is how we love and care for our friends when they need us.
The truth is when [...]

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An Open Love Letter to My Sisters–by Sophia A. Nelson (Special to iask, Inc.)

October 20th, 2009

Fabulous, stunning, intelligent, warm, caring, devoted, successful, open, graceful, patient, kind, authentic, liberated, funny, multi-talented, entrepreneurial, powerful yet meek, strong yet feminine, nurturing, truthful, uncovered, seeking, spiritual, giving, loving and most of all triumphant.

These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of the beautiful accomplished black women that [...]

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iask Partner, Black Women’s Health Imperative Hosts White House Call to Action on Black Women’s Health

October 17th, 2009

White House Wants to Hear from You!
By: Black Women’s Health Imperative Staff
October 16, 2009
The White House Wants to
Hear From You!
Join the Women of Color United for Health Reform on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, for a
Free Audio-Teleconference
3 p.m. EST
Why Women of Color Cannot Wait for Health Reform
Tina Tchen, Executive Director for the
White House Council on Women [...]

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Join iask as we Partner to Support AKA’s Pink Project at Howard University, October 10, 2009

October 4th, 2009

iask is proud to support and participate with the Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., in conjunction with the Howard University School of Social Work as they proudly present the 2009 “Pink Project” on Saturday, October 10, 2009 on the campus of the Howard University at the Blackburn Center located at 2400 [...]

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Join iask, Inc. for our partnership with “Circle of Promise” to Eradicate Breast Cancer in African American Women

October 1st, 2009

Join us during the month of October as we partner with Susan G. Komen’s “Circle of Promise” Campaign. The past five (5) years we have seen first hand what Breast Cancer can do and we are fighting MAD! The sisters of iask will be hosting pink parties in our October Buddy Group Meetings at the [...]

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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

Cover of May Essence Magazine

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 […]