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Possibilities: Something Historic
"Breaking the Glass Ceiling"
Read, Use, and Pass on!
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I am Grateful in All Things
- The Gift of a New Day
- Infinite Possibilities
- Vitality and Enthusiasm
- Positive Attitude
- Relationships
Family and Friends: Celebrations
- Important Dates
- Birthdays
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- Graduations
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- Personal letters and notes
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February Observances
Our History
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LEGENDARY SEVEN+- DECADE ACTRESSES
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Icons Passed One Day Apart |
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Cloris Leachman
April 30, 1926 – January 27, 2021
(Passed at age 94)
Cloris Leachman is known as an acclaimed over seven- decade American actress and comedienne. She appreciated and cultivated the power of laughter.
As a command actress, she won many Emmy and Oscar awards.
One of her best remembered roles was as Phyllis Lindstrom on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”. The above photo from En.Wikipedia.org
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The above photo is in their collection with this description narrative:
"In this Nov. 16, 2010 photo, actress Cloris Leachman poses for a portrait in New York. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, file)"
Here are additional links:
Watch her here.
The Hollywood Reporter
People:
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Cicely Tyson
December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021 (Passed at age 96)
A Life Well Lived is an appropriate title by Jackie Fields to describe Cicely Tyson, article in People.com
A renowned actress who was the first African- American to win an Emmy Award for a best leading actress in a TV movie.The role was as Jane Pittman (in the autobiography of Ms. Pittman). Cicely was a graceful and elegant woman who did not compromise her values.She only accepted roles related to her character and standards. Cicely played in many Broadways, TV, and films productions. She was also a fashion model and a trailblazer who was not afraid to speak truth.
During a 1973 visit to London the above photo was taken by (Dennis Oulds/PBS).
Cicely was very humble and appreciated life and her achievements. She said: “My gratification in working comes from the preparation and the building of the character.”
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Cicely does not leave us clueless. She gives us a "call to action" during her final days. Let's respond to that call!
Click on the links for the final interviews and more information.
ABC
Cicely is honored in many documentaries and program especially during Black History Month. See the links below.
Television Academy
YouTube:-Denis Duke Uganda .
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Cicely Tyson closed out her final chapter by publishing her autobiography, "Just As I Am." She encourages us to hold on to the gifts of faith, hope, and love.
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ACT NOW
- Wear a Mask
- Stay 6 Feet Apart
- Avoid Crowds
- Avoid Large Family Gatherings
- Do Not Travel
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Your Voice and Power
Thank You
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Community Engagement and Support |
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The Gallery Collections
Deadline: May 9, 2021
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Consider to Use Video at Your Organization or Church Virtual Service
GREAT TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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It is here: Powerful Inspirational Book
"It's All About Showing Up and the Power is in the Asking"
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Author, Radio Host, Certified National Speaker, Mentor and
Coach
Robbie said: "I empower, inspire and educate and connect women so they can become successful entrepreneurs and soar to greater heights than ever they imagined."
She is also a Marketing/PR Consultant, Certified National Speaker, Author, Radio Show Host, Writer. Advisory Board Member "
She served as NAFE
Global Network
Coordinator.
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Washington D.C. Networking and Job Search Club
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8 Secrets of a Productive Job Search-
Leverage Technology to Land a Job Faster!
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Led by the award-winning author of 100 Conversations for Career Success, and CEO of the career management firm, The Career Strategy Group, Laura M. Labovich will prepare overburdened job seekers to tackle even the most time-consuming job search challenges, especially those that may be stifling career growth.
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2021 KoBe's Virtual Quarterly Meeting
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"A Discussion on How Small Business Successfully Pivoted During the Pandemic
Also, Featuring Updates from the U.S.Small Business Administration from Antonio Doss"
Thursday, February 11, 2021
4:30 PM - 5:30PM
Business Information
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Johns Hopkins Medicine
A Woman's Journey
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New Treatments to Improve Mental Health
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
7-8:00 pm
Arthritis
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Time: TBA
Hypertension
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Time: TBA
Reducing Your Risks of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: TBA
Sunshine on a Rainy Day — Avoiding Melanoma
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: TBA
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Employment and Career Sources |
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JOIN BIDEN - HARRIS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON NETWORK GROUP.
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202-606-1800
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USAJOBS The official job site of the U.S. Federal Government
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An Unprecedented Patriotic Inauguration Celebration |
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American Democracy Moves Forward...
Possibilities
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Fireworks are beautiful anytime, at an ending or the beginning of an event. These electrifying fireworks were seen above the White House at the end of the Inauguration Day events on Wednesday. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images) CNN photo gallery.
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Something Historic...
"To heal, we must remember."
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Joseph R. Biden, Jr. held a memorial at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in remembrance of the 400,000 COVID-19 US victims. "To heal, we must remember':And it’s hard sometimes to remember. But that’s how we heal,” Biden said.
See as it happened here: The Guidance video (2.10) ceremony with "Amazing Grace" sang by nurse Lori Marie Key and Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah by gospel singer Yolanda Adams. There were 400 bells chiming at the National Cathedral and churches across the country.
NPR website- 4 min (listen) narrative with photo (Evan Vucci/AP) above.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Sworn-In: 46th President
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"I pledge this to you: I will be a President for all Americans". |
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"This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward."
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s life as a family man, senator, and vice president has demonstrated his character, compassion and love for others. As a role model he exhibited how to handle tragedies and overcome challenges. His faith, determination and vision propelled him to charge forward to pursue his dream to become President of the United States of America. On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, that dream became a reality, He was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, here in this photo (Will Lanzoni/CNN) above from CNN in picture of the inauguration.
Below are excerpts from his powerful address. Hear Biden swearing-in on CNN
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"This is America’s day.
This is democracy’s day.
A day of history and hope.
Of renewal and resolve...
But the American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us.
On “We the People” who seek a more perfect Union.
This is a great nation and we are a good people.
Today, on this January day, my whole soul is in this:
Bringing America together.
Uniting our people.
And uniting our nation.
I ask every American to join me in this cause.
Uniting to fight the common foes we face...
Through the Civil War, the Great Depression, World War, 9/11, through struggle, sacrifice, and setbacks, our “better angels” have always prevailed.
In each of these moments enough of us came together to carry all of us forward.
And, we can do so now.
History, faith, and reason show the way, the way of unity.
We can see each other not as adversaries but as neighbors.
We can treat each other with dignity and respect...
Just look around.
Here we stand, in the shadow of a Capitol dome that was completed amid the Civil War, when the Union itself hung in the balance.
Yet we endured and we prevailed.
Here we stand looking out to the great Mall where Dr. King spoke of his dream.
Here we stand, where 108 years ago at another inaugural, thousands of protestors tried to block brave women from marching for the right to vote.
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Today, we mark the swearing-in of the first woman in American history elected to national office – Vice President Kamala Harris.
Don’t tell me things can’t change.
Here we stand across the Potomac from Arlington National Cemetery, where heroes who gave the last full measure of devotion rest in eternal peace.
And here we stand, just days after a riotous mob thought they could use violence to silence the will of the people, to stop the work of our democracy, and to drive us from this sacred ground.
That did not happen.
We can join forces, stop the shouting, and lower the temperature.
For without unity, there is no peace, only bitterness and fury.
No progress, only exhausting outrage.
No nation, only a state of chaos.
This is our historic moment of crisis and challenge, and unity is the path forward.
And, we must meet this moment as the United States of America.
If we do that, I guarantee you, we will not fail.
We have never, ever, ever failed in America when we have acted together.
And so today, at this time and in this place, let us start afresh.
All of us.
My fellow Americans, I close today where I began, with a sacred oath.
Before God and all of you I give you my word...
That our America secured liberty at home and stood once again as a beacon to the world...
May God bless America and may God protect our troops.
Thank you, America."
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Kamala Harris Sworn-In As Vice President |
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Kamala Harris, "breaking the glass ceiling" on January 20, 2021 during her swearing-in to become the first woman Vice President was watched by girls and families to believe in new possibilities. As first Black America and Asia American, Vice President Harris' qualifications, experience, and personality paved the way for her to be selected for this position. Although serving as a junior United States senator (Democrat-California) beginning 2017, her voice was strong and powerful.
Additionally, as Vice President, she is the first graduate of a historically Black university (Howard) and the first member of a Black sorority (AKA).
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first woman of color (Hispanic) to serve on the Supreme Court, swears-in Kamala Harris. As she takes the oath, Doug Emhoff, Harris' husband, holds two Bibles: 1.Regina Shelton, a family friend (surrogate mother) and, 2. Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first Black member of the Supreme Court (longevity role model). (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Hear Harris swearing-in on CNN.
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Girls and Families Watch Parties |
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Girl Power Heighten
Affirmations and Declarations
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With their attention focused on the inaugural event, specifically Kamala Harris, girls and families decreed hope, grace, and opportunities. These were significant inspirational teachable moments. The vice president position is a reachable goal.
SOUTH BEND, Ind.(WNDU) Gray News) Reports:
"As former senator Kamala Harris stood up ready to be sworn in as the country’s first female, first black, and first Asian-American Vice President Wednesday, four South Bend kindergartners also stood up, hand-in-hand, in solidarity".
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The Inauguration of President Joseph Biden, Jr.
Vice President Kamala Harris
Pictures, Narratives, Songs, and Poetry
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Experience the dynamic effect of these awesome
pictures, songs, and poetry from the inauguration.
The journey is breathtaking that draws you into the events.
Amazing!
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The pandemic and other distractions did not interfere with an agenda to host a sensational successful inauguration. A few adjustments here and there, powered with creativity, wisdom, and teamwork were remarkable!
GWWN salutes, Senator Amy Klobuchar (Democrat-Minnesota), one of the organizers, and the committee for their timeless devotion, commitment, and love to make this event outstanding for two deserving people: Joseph Biden, Jr., and Kamala Harris.
It was a beautiful presidential, galvanizing, and uplifting occasion.
This was "Something Historic ". GWWN encourages you to value the educational information to explore new possibilities.
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To start your journey, clip on these links:
Unity: Lincoln Memorial Pool (LMP)
"To heal, we must remember. And it’s hard sometimes to remember. But that’s how we heal,” Biden said.
Illuminated Lights (LMP 400) on Tuesday Evening, Honoring 400,000 Dead
VIDEO: Highlights heartfelt (2.10 min)
PBS
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
- Lori Marie Key, a 29-year-old nurse from Livonia,
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Presidential Inauguration Day
Performers
“Gaga performed the national anthem at Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony, while Lopez delivered a medley of "This Land Is Your Land" and "America the Beautiful." Brooks led the crowd in a verse of "Amazing Grace." The Hollywood Reporter (Kirsten Chuba)) declared.
National Youth Poet Laureate
Amanda Gorman
Appointed the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate in April 2017,
The 6th poet to perform at a presidential inauguration
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"All possibilities begins now with believing, serving, forgiving, creating, and loving." ~Mary Greene, GWWN Executive Director
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