Inspiration | Tyra Garlington

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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A Look at What Time It Is on Life’s Clock for Our Children’s Well-Being, Accomplishments, and Happiness Featuring Gen Z’s Ms Sara Nadkarni.

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

In this special edition, we embark on a journey to reflect on the profound insights shared by our previous guests within the “What About the Children” theme. Together, we will explore their collective challenges in the present, transforming this moment into an opportunity for us to consider a vital question: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Let me emphasize: What time is it on life’s clock for our children’s well-being, accomplishments, and happiness? Today, I am honored to host a remarkable guest—a student leader representing Gen Z. I had the privilege of……
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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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“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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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 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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Black History Month Salutes CAF Red Tail Squadron Leader Bill Shepard.

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Tyra Garlington • 0 Comments

The mission of the Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron is to educate people of all ages about the Tuskegee Airmen, so their strength of character and ability to triumph over adversity may serve as a means to inspire others to rise above obstacles in their own lives and achieve their goals. Woven throughout their outreach program, the group’s Six Guiding Principles – Aim High, Believe In Yourself, Use Your Brain, Be Ready To Go, Never Quit, and Expect to Win – were developed alongside documented original Tuskegee Airmen to inspire students to rise above their obstacles. PRESS RELEASE –……
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