A Problem to be solved | Tyra Garlington

Were it not for those who care featuring developmental psychologist Suzanne Le Menestrel.

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

I find myself increasingly troubled by the state of our nation and the legacy we are creating for future generations. What will the future hold for them? Consider the young girl navigating the treacherous waters of middle school, desperately seeking a way to escape the hurtful messages she encounters on social media. Think of the young man consumed by violent video games, losing touch with reality. Picture the parents who see their child as lazy and disconnected, unaware that these behaviors could be symptoms of deeper struggles like depression. Envision the overwhelmed teacher, unable to connect with her students amid……
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A Tradition of Service Above Self Featuring Stephen Carattini, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington VA

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

WHAT IF your family has fallen out of balance as you were navigating life, and crisis was your new rhythm? WHAT IF you and your family are experiencing food insecurity or a lack of clothing and shelter? WHAT IF you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby and need both medical care and guidance in the decision-making process and placement? WHAT IF you are a New American or a refugee in need of assistance to learn English, apply for citizenship, or housing? WHERE CAN YOU GO? WHAT CAN YOU DO? The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington……
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Moments of Mindfulness Explores a New Way to Spell HOME featurng Gayle Morgan, Senior Vice President of Sales, The Mather

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

During the pandemic, HOME transformed into a multifaceted space, serving as classrooms, daycares, science labs, offices, churches, gyms, and even makeshift hospitals—all at once. What once felt like a sufficient and spacious physical environment now seemed inadequate. Nursing homes became barriers to physical expressions of love and served as a measure of how effectively our country was managing the pandemic. The powerlessness experienced during this time sparked concerns about the future of housing, the economy, education, work environments, and healthcare. New vocabulary emerged to describe the unknown, including terms like “back to normal,” “new normal,” “essential workers,” “remote,” “hybrid,” “telehealth,”……
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A Conversation with Social Activist, Theologian, and Historian Ruby Nell Sales

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Our Women’s History and Appreciation Month celebrates Phenomenal Women who walk into this space through many doors. They willingly share their stories authentically and often vulnerably in order to pay forward what they have learned and to celebrate each other. Thank you, ladies! On March 31, 1776: In a letter to her husband, Founding Father John Adams, future first lady Abigail Adams makes a plea to him and the Continental Congress to “The future First Lady wrote in part, “I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for……
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Voices From The Future: Theo And Ezra Poulin Engage “Brother To Brother”

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

Introducing the remarkable Grand Prize Winner of C-SPAN’s 2021 StudentCam Documentary Competition: Theo Poulin, a talented 9th grader from Williamsville South High School in Williamsville, NY. Theo’s groundbreaking documentary, “Trust Fall,” captivated judges and secured his victory. “In an unprecedented year, we received entries from over 2,300 students spanning 43 states, Washington, DC, and even international participants from Singapore and Pakistan. Students were challenged to create a compelling 5-6 minute video addressing the issues they felt the president and new Congress should prioritize in 2021.” Join us as Theo shares his inspiring journey into filmmaking, a passion ignited during his……
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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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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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