iask Sister Blog − 2010 − July

iask Chairman discusses Essence controversy

July 31st, 2010

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Also read Sophia CNN column, “Essence magazine offers lesson on race.”

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“NEW” Weekly Message from a Brother–Special Guest Column Filmmaker & Author Janks Morton- Advice to Sisters Looking for Relational Love that Lasts

July 26th, 2010

In the first paragraph of my book “Why He Hates You: How Unreconciled Maternal Anger is Destroying Black Men and Boys,” I wrote, “I hate writing!” I love making movies, and I love running my mouth in front of audiences. The whole writing thing just isn’t my cup of tea, or cup of coffee in my case.
After [...]

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MSNBC:Lies and the vilification of black women

July 23rd, 2010

July 21: Prof. Melissa Harris-Lacewell critiques how well the Obama administration handles race issues.

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Weekly Message from a Sister: Being an Emotionally Controlled Woman

July 18th, 2010

By Cheryl Carr

Prov. 31: 25- “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come”
Stank attitude; miserable; messy; crazy; bitter; insecure-won’t speak; talks too much; can’t get along with her for nothing; mean; mouthy; gossipy; hateful and angry. Words used to describe women (self included). Emotionally out of control women– [...]

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iask Weekly Message from a Sister is Back: Open Letter: Redefining Your Life to Achieve Love, Happiness, & Fulfillment

July 11th, 2010

An Open Letter from iask Chairman of the Board & Founder Sophia A. Nelson, Esq.
Dear Sisters, Gentlemen and supporters of iask, Inc:
It seems as though “Busy” is becoming the universal response to the question, “How are you?” In today’s fast-paced world people seem to rate their worth and value on the relentless busyness of their [...]

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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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Lighten Up America! Give the Kids a Break September 3, 2010
The kids will be all right – if we let themLiz Peek | 09/03/2010 10:30 am The summer of recovery has become the summer of discontent. Though the economic news waxes and wanes, unemployment – the most important issue before the country – remains disappointingly high. Americans feel let down by President Obama, who promised healing and comity and then pu […]

TheROOT

Richard Williams: Blacks Still Not Welcome in Tennis September 4, 2010

Jack & Jill Politics

President Obama’s Weekly Address September 4, 2010
Economy, jobs drive message this Labor Day Weekend As Labor Day approaches, President Obama focused on the economy, more importantly, jobs: “So this Labor Day, we should recommit ourselves to our time-honored values and to this fundamental truth: to heal our economy, we need more than a healthy stock market; we need bustling main streets and a [...]

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

Mark Your Calendar August 31, 2010
This sounds fabulous! And surely there will be a good dress in the mix. From the Wall Street Journal today: The First Lady’s office announced plans for the White House Dance Series: A Tribute to Judith Jamison. The September 7 event will honor Jamison, the former dancer and outgoing artistic director (after 20 years) of Alvin Ailey American Dance Th […]