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This episode is all about celebrating Walter's birthday and giving listeners a chance to get to know him better. We'll chat about how Walter is planning to celebrate his birthday, including any special traditions or activities. Walter will also answer some fun, random questions to give the audience a glimpse into his personality, interests, and background. This is a great opportunity for listeners to learn more about the person behind the podcast and connect with Walter on a more personal level. Tune in to hear Walter share stories, insights, and fun facts that you may not have known before. It's sure to be an entertaining and enlightening episode!Click Here: To watch this episode on YouTube
Join Allison and Walter for an emotionally charged episode of Beauty Beats & Balance! After a relaxing trip to the beach, Allison felt inspired to open up about her deepening spiritual connection. She gets real about how this transformative experience has impacted her outlook on life and self-acceptance.But that's not all -they also reflect on their experience at the Freedom Awards 2024 in Memphis. As a couple, they were honored, moved, and straight-up entertained by the powerful stories and perseverance of the award recipients.Allison and Walter explore the intersection of inner peace, outer purpose, and the freedom to just be your fabulous self. Their heartfelt (and occasionally hilarious) discussion is sure to leave you feeling uplifted, motivated, and ready to embrace your own spiritual journey.Don't miss this special episode - it's a real beauty, with some serious beats and plenty of balance. Tune in now!Click Here: To watch this episode on YouTube
AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on Presidential Medal of Freedom Awards presented by President Joe Biden.
Join us for a powerful episode of Conversations with Alan as we sit down with Holocaust Survivor Rabbi Dr. Aliza Erber.Aliza's story is one of resilience and survival, resonating with Jews and non-Jews alike. Aliza's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Forced into hiding in Holland during WWII, she endured unimaginable hardship as her family was forced into separate locations, including living in an underground bunker in the Dutch woods. Tragically, her father, Richard Levy, lost his life at Auschwitz.Today, at 81 years old, she is not only a survivor but also a Rabbinic Pastor, College Professor, Hebrew teacher, Playwright, Actor and former Podiatric physician. Her remarkable resilience and dedication to educating future generations about the Holocaust earned her the Torch of Freedom Awards at the 2024 Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi earlier this month.Aliza joins us to share her personal journey as a ‘Hidden Child' and as a child of Holocaust survivors. Her mission to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and educate others about its horror is more crucial now than ever in the face of rising antisemitism worldwide. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an incredible woman who embodies strength, courage, and resilience. Listen to Conversations with Alan to hear Aliza Erber's unforgettable story.
The Faith & Freedom Awards for Promoting Positive American Values are awarded for entertainment value, for craftsmanship, and for creating programming that is uplifting, moral, insightful, compassionate, and that shows America and its people in a positive light. The Faith and Freedom Awards are given to the one movie and/or one TV program that do the most to improve cultural understanding between Americans and people of other countries by showing a positive or more balanced view of America and Americans, including presenting the best of American values such as liberty, religious freedom, freedom of speech, the right to vote, property rights, proper compassion for others, protection of the innocent, the right to due process, the right to life and to pursue happiness, the rule of the law, democracy, capitalism, personal responsibility, the right to bear firearms, and a believe in limited and responsible government, equal justice under the law, and government by the consent of the governed.
The 53rd Governor of New York, George Pataki, stopped by the Program to give his thoughts on what the anniversary of 9-11 meant to him as he gave out the Freedom Awards to some notable personalities like Conservative Mike Long (posthumously) and Janice Dean. Dr. Gina Loudon, from Real America's Voice, came on to highlight what the Taliban have done and grown in size inside of Afghanistan thanks in large part to the withdrawal and efforts of the Biden Administration. Scott Martin, from Kramer Market Research, looks at what stocks you need to add to grow your portfolio and more even with the Two Day trader.
During the interview, Beverly talks about her time with Holiday Inn Worldwide and how it paved the way for her to grow into her role as a corporate executive, sharpening her skills for marketing, branding, communication, and leadership training and development. She talks about becoming an entrepreneur and small business owner with her husband, and then her stepping into the role of President of The National Civil Rights Museum, where she raised $43M during her tenure, which included the completion of an expansion of the Museum ($11M) and capital and endowment campaign ($32M). This capital campaign elevated the museum to world class status. She then talks about stepping into the role as President and CEO of The Greater Memphis Chamber, at a pivotal point in the organization, and how she immediately focused on alignment around creating a positive environment for business and community growth, economic development, and workforce development and readiness. She shares some of the important lessons learned from her experience with "From Protest to Progress" and advice for business leaders in embracing diversity and becoming more of a proactive force to power the GOOD. Beverly also talks about the importance of workforce readiness initiatives and supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, and then wraps up with a lightning round of personal favorite spots, inspiring quotes and more. Visit www.memphischamber.com to learn more and connect with Beverly Robertson. NOTE: Beverly Robertson recently announced she will be transitioning her role as President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber to Ted Townsend in December, so she can return to the business she started with her husband years ago. We recorded the interview about a month ago, and it's a perfect opportunity now to celebrate her efforts, so we hope you enjoy it and learn more about how she has made a resounding difference in and for our community! About Beverly Robertson: Named one of the USA TODAY's “Women of the Century” in 2020, Beverly Robertson is the president and chief executive officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber since 2019. At head of the lead economic development organization for the region, she has championed shared prosperity, secured a historic number of jobs and investments, and raised funds to put the Chamber in its best financial position ever. Before joining the Chamber, Robertson served as president of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis from 1997 to 2014. During her tenure, she led the museum in raising $43 million to fund a massive renovation that turned the museum and the attached Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, into an internationally known destination. She also built the museum's annual Freedom Awards into a nationally and internationally recognized ceremony, even personally persuading former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela to come to Memphis to receive the award. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Robertson started her career in education before spending 19 years at Holiday Inn Worldwide, becoming acting vice president of marketing communications. A graduate of the Wharton School of Business' Leadership and Management Certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania and has competed the prestigious Getty Museum Leadership Institute in Los Angeles, Robertson serves on several local and national boards. She and husband Howard also own and operate TrusT Marketing. Together, they have three adult children and are also grandparents.
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10.28.19 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rep. Conyers dies; Trump gets booed in DC; Kirk Franklin boycotts TBN and the Dove Awards; The National Civil Rights at the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis will host its 28th annual Freedom Awards. - #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Life Luxe Jazz Life Luxe Jazz is the experience of a lifetime, delivering top-notch music in an upscale destination. The weekend-long event is held at the Omnia Dayclub Los Cabos, which is nestled on the Sea of Cortez in the celebrity playground of Los Cabos, Mexico. For more information visit the website at lifeluxejazz.com. Can't make it to Los Cabos for the Life Luxe Jazz Fest? Get your live stream pass at https://gfntv.com/ #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Ebony Foundation | Home by the Holiday Home by the Holiday aims to reunite Black and Latino families separated by bail, while challenging racial injustice and mass incarceration. For more info visit https://www.homebytheholiday.com/
FR 19 - 39 - State Dept Min Issues Rel Freedom Awards - Lou Ann Sabatier - Rel Date 09 - 28 - 19 by Church State Council
Tonight we talk with the winners of the American Digger Magazine Freelance Writer's 2019 Freedom Awards.
Tonight we talk with the winners of the American Digger Magazine Freelance Writer's 2019 Freedom Awards.
Beverly Robertson, once interim, is currently the president and chief executive officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber. She is building on the legacy left by Phil Trenary, who passed away on September 27. She is the first female president of the Greater Memphis Chamber. Upon leaving Corporate America, she was asked to become interim executive director of the National Civil Rights Museum and ultimately spent over 17 years as museum leader and president. She raised over $43 million during her tenure and built the annual Freedom Awards to global prominence including visiting President Nelson Mandela in his South African home to personally appeal to him to attend the ceremony. She sits with us to talk about the future of Memphis economy and the economic growth opportunities that are forthcoming. Listen on MemphisHCD.org, Youtube, WYPL, Stitcher and Apple Podcast. The Neighborhood Connect podcast is powered by Kudzukian.
Live from Makeda's Cookies at 488 S. Second St in Downtown Memphis! Tons to discuss including the Grizzlies, removing statues, Mud Island, Freedom Awards, Big River Crossings, and Flourishing Friday word of the week! R.G.B. is joined by LaToya Boatman discussing her new sanitary product for ladies, Dominic Lawson with The Startup Life podcast and Owls, LLC, and Tamika with Makeda's Cookies!
This former Miss Louisiana and Hall of Fame Star Search Grand Champion Winner is comfortable singing in any setting from an intimate club, to the arena stages as well as stage, television, and movies. She has been the guest performer at The Freedom Awards honoring Oprah Winfrey, President Bill Clinton and actressRuby Dee, sang duets with Andrea Bocelli during a Winter Tour, and also has performed with Josh Groban, Michael Buble'and Chris Botti. Having David Foster as one of her mentors, she has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Barbara Streisand, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Richard Marx, Stevie Wonder and Yolanda Adams. A work still unwritten, Nita continues to hone her skills as well as other creative ventures and recently added author to her resume'. Finding My Voice: My Journey through Grief to Grace is available on the web.The best is yet to come. Subscribe to Sylvia Global Media at: http://www.youtube.com/user/SylviaGlobal
“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com
“Every song has a story behind it. Sometimes they are exciting and hopeful. Sometimes they are heart wrenching and full of questions.” – Rickie Byars Beckwith A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rickie’s early musical roots can be traced to Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Same Cooke and the music of Motown, Liverpool and Memphis. She began singing at the age of three and over time evolved her unique style, talent and flair to become lead singer with the New York Jazz Quartet, the Pharoah Sanders Ensemble and the Ronald Muldrow Ensemble. Rickie currently tours internationally as singer/songwriter and facilitator of women’s retreats. Rickie Byars Beckwith has recorded eight original solo albums including, "I Found a Deeper Love," "In the Land of I AM," "Soul Fulfilling," "From Within," "Pray For Me," "Supreme Inspiration," and "The Love Project." Rickie has appeared with Grammy Award winning recording artist John Legend and Will.i.am at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Democratic National Convention, at Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the Jefferson Memorial, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Freedom Awards, the CNN Hero Awards, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Terminal Island Federal Prison, Dharamasala, India and to sold-out audiences at Royce Hall, the John Anson Ford Amphitheater, The Greek Theater and the Getty Center. www.rickiebyarsbeckwith.com