Category Archives: Women Who Rock

Make An Impact By Giving

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Robin

About 100 women, and a handful of men and youngsters, donned yellow plastic “hard hats” today and stood in snow-dusted grass smiling at a camera. They posed in mid-morning winter cold for a group shot to celebrate the founding members … Continue reading →

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2011? Nina Simone Knows How I feel!

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Robin

On the cusp of a new year and I am so struck and humbled by challenges and opportunties that the perfect words to express my current state elude me.  So with apologies to Nina Simone for a feeble attempt to … Continue reading →

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Blog: Keep Me In The Loop

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Robin

The other night as I passed my computer, I  heard a wistful voice. “What have I done wrong?” my blog called out. “Where have you been for the past week?” In a rush to go to bed, I ignored you, … Continue reading →

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Virginia Women’s Conference Inspires

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Robin

For many, the “Virginia Women’s Conference: A Financial Roadmap for Smart Money Decisions” started too early for a Saturday. But the four-hour program delivered an empowering welcome to the weekend as session speakers, resource tables and old-fashioned networking provided women, … Continue reading →

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Women Writers Work It Out

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Robin

Wherever you live, a community of wonderful women writers can be cultivated and nurtured.  Look no further for an idea on how to connect new and established writers. Last Friday, female authors, writers and other communicators gathered for what many … Continue reading →

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Black Girls Rock!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Robin

I watched BET’s Black Girls Rock! Sunday and was struck by the diversity of women celebrated. Empowering comments made by actresses and role models Ruby Dee and KeKe Palmer, among others, inspired me. I enjoyed learning about fierce women such … Continue reading →

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Life’s Melody

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Robin

While visiting the page of a friend I actually know, I noticed a video he posted with this provocative title: Dancing Under The Gallows. I watched it and learned the bone-chilling and inspirational story of Alice Herz-Sommer, who, God willing, will turn 107-years old in November. Continue reading →

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Driven to Excel and Uplift

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Robin

Stacy Hawkins Adams and Osita Iroegbu were among Style Weekly’s 40 under 40, an annual honor that celebrates young movers and shakers, some known, others out of the spotlight until now.The class of 2010 rocks. Not a weak link in this impressive, diverse bunch.
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Ageless Dreams

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Robin

Virginia Shelton, 105, reminds us that we are never too old to dream big. Yesterday, the spry and sociable Shelton met President Barack Obama when he stopped in Richmond to rally voters. And he hugged her not once but twice Continue reading →

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Telling the Henrietta Lacks Story

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Robin

Earlier that evening, when I scanned the jammed-to-capacity crowd listening to Rebecca, I was struck by the diversity of her book-clutching admirers. This story weaving African-American history, medical research, bioethics, greed and a family’s struggles connected with readers on so many levels. Continue reading →

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