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The Arts and Their Role in Cultural Sustainability Featuring Mr. Stuart Holt, President and CEO of ArtsFairfax

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Think back to the first time you engaged in an art project as a child. That moment was not just about creativity; it was a profound expression of who you are, conjuring something extraordinary from mere imagination. Remember that school trip to a museum or a national park? Those experiences were monumental, filled with discoveries that left an indelible mark on your identity and contributed to your understanding of our culture. Art, expression, and culture may not always seem interconnected, but they are incredibly effective tools for driving sustainability and education. Arts and cultural education empower individuals of all ages,……
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What About the Children? A Courageous Conversation with Amelia Stansell, Business Consultant by Day and Superhero by Night.

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

In 1986, Whitney Houston sang a powerful, positive message about nurturing our children and believing in their potential, titled “The Greatest Love of All.” Fast forward to today, and the UN Secretary-General urgently reminds us of our duty: “leave no child behind” in the battle against human trafficking—a grave violation of human rights that preys on the most vulnerable among us. Tragically, one-third of trafficking victims are children, who endure unimaginable suffering, from forced labor to sexual exploitation and even recruitment as soldiers. The rise of online platforms has further exacerbated their vulnerability, allowing traffickers to exploit these innocent lives……
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“She Believes in Me” featuring Rene Gorman and Michelle Galliano

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Ever stop to think about the lighthouses in your life? You know the ones… folks who especially encouraged you to keep on going when you had decided to stop; who gave when you couldn’t ask, who dried the track of your tears… and who said, “Yes you can!” They have magical timing…some stay for a season, or some stay many seasons. Some live in a surprising comment they left behind. Memories of them are tattooed on your heart. And sometimes, that memory of them feels like a do-over of their impact on your life. They planted seeds for you to……
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REWIND: What About the Children? Dr. Roz, Child and Family Therapist, Considers Their LandscapeToday

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

The challenge for us today is to be a lighthouse in the next generation’s lives. Be on the lookout for lost souls in this season of intense uncertainty and unrest. Be alert to those who may be in need and have nowhere to go or no way to get there. Be sensitive to children who are left out, leftover, or left behind. Be a lighthouse to a child. Show children protection and guidance. You don’t have to say much; just let the child know you are there should the need arise. Roselyn V. Baker-Black, affectionately known as Dr. Roz, has……
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Women’s History Month Celebrates Nikki Giovanni, Poet Extraordinaire

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

In her own words, “We had music growing up, 78RPM’s that evolved into 45RPM’s and, always, the radio. The radio in my day, Black and white, played everything. Gospel Spirituals, even some opera when Leontyne Price came along. You could listen to R & B late at night or you could go to the other station and listen to popular music. There was also jazz if the wind was right. I feel so sorry for the kids who only hear one kind of music. Where do your dreams come from? My dream was not to publish or to even be……
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Thank You for Your Service Then and Now Featuring McLean and Tysons Rotary Clubs Flags For Heroes Team

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Today, we face a season of uncertainty, unrest, natural disasters, and violence. Many of us have become more aware of our fragility and that of our social systems. To thrive, we must understand that we are dynamic beings on a journey, not just a destination. We have choices in how we respond to life’s challenges, and sometimes that means going the extra mile. This week, we revisit our “Frankly Speaking Human Library” theme: “Thank You for Your Service: Then and Now.” For the past six years, I have celebrated veterans and active-duty military personnel who contribute greatly to our quality……
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Women’s History Month recognizes Brig. Gen USAF Retired Sandra Gregory for her service then and now.

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Are you ready to go the extra mile? Do you push yourself to exceed expectations? Do you truly strive for the best? These crucial questions reflect your relationship with the world and, most importantly, how you treat yourself. Are you committed to going the extra mile for yourself, or do you settle for the bare minimum, believing it’s enough? Many individuals accept struggle, servitude, and sacrifice as their fate, justifying their circumstances even when they feel deeply unsatisfied. Others constantly give of themselves, pouring out their energy and resources until it feels painful. However, these individuals have yet to discover……
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Women’s History Month Celebrates Service Women of the Vietnam War

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Women’s History Month is celebrating veterans and active-duty military who keep us and have kept us out of constant harm’s way, often at great costs. Women’s History Month is a powerful opportunity to honor the remarkable contributions of both veterans and active-duty military personnel. These courageous individuals have dedicated their lives to safeguarding our freedoms, often at great personal sacrifice. As we reflect on this, we also recognize that this year marks the 102nd anniversary of the end of World War I, a poignant reminder that war has shaped our collective history in profound ways. My mission is to share……
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Black History Month: Stories that need telling with guest Colonel Arthur Nick Nicolson Retired, and current president of the Mt.Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson, and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald……
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Mt Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society honors the memory of African Americans in Clarksville, Tennessee whose struggle was real!

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Today has become a testing time and a time of self-evaluation. This is also a time to recognize that we are a journey, not a destination. This is a time to elevate voices of hope and reimagine what is essential. This is a time to remember who we are today; what we can do comes with a price. And we must remember those who paid for it when we could not or did not ask. Sometimes, we need help remembering that their struggle was real. “Until today, you may have misunderstood death. You may have been grieving or mourning the……
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