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IASK Press Statement on Essence Fashion Editor Controversy

August 4th, 2010

For Immediate Release
August 4, 2010
Office of the Chairman
“For the past week the national media has reported on a “controversy” at Essence Magazine regarding the hiring of a “white female” Fashion Editor. As Chairman & Founder of the nation’s premiere organization for college-educated, professional Black Women, and as a media pundit, columnist and author I [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day 2010 Sisters: Special Message from IASK BOD Chairman

May 7th, 2010

Sisters, friends and moms everywhere:
On behalf of the officers and Board of IASK, Inc. we want to wish you all a blessed, safe, and restful Mother’s day weekend. Please do not forget to tell mom how much you love her, cherish her, honor her, need her, adore her, and want to serve her needs. Let [...]

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Esteemed Essence Cover & Beauty Editor Mikki Taylor Announces Retirement after 30 years

March 17th, 2010

NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire/ — Today, ESSENCE announces the retirement of its esteemed Beauty & Cover Director, Mikki Taylor. Taylor, who celebrated her 30-year anniversary with ESSENCE on February 5, has distinguished herself as a trailblazer within media circles, and is renowned for her contributions as an editor and brand [...]

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iask Celebrates & Honors a “Living Legend” Member Mikki Taylor on 30 Years at Essence Magazine

February 6th, 2010

Reprinted from theROOT.com “Their Eyes Were Watching” BLOG 2/5/10
You’ve heard the term “living legend”–it simply means someone fabulous that we are fortunate enough to still have in our midst, but who we all fully expect to be a “legend” long after they (and we) are gone from this life. My sisterfriend, mentor, and 2nd mom [...]

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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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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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President Obama Calls for Infrastructure Investments 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
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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 […]