Our Conversation

05/06/2010 - 10:21am

Posted by guest blogger Mary Tribble.

I have always been the crier in the family. Growing up, I cried every week when Gilligan and the castaways were stranded yet again on their tropical island.

On the other hand, I have seen my mother cry on only a few occasions. The time I remember most was when my piano teacher chastised me for not practicing enough. My piano teacher’s words barely fazed me, seeing mom cry as a result stung hard.

If you rarely see your mother cry, the few times you do are memorable.

When my father died about 18 months a

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04/05/2010 - 4:21pm

By Guest Blogger Tenisha Waldo

Given the complex and at times perplexing nature of our society to uphold time-honored standards of evenhanded justice in an ongoing struggle between “right” and “wrong,” perhaps we have lost interest in or have willingly neglected the power of forgiveness.

Or maybe not. Activists and authors Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and

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03/16/2010 - 1:32pm

Posted by guest blogger Elizabeth King Humphrey.

My mother was born and bred in North Carolina, however, in the 1950s, she left the state for New York City and a job. Knowing what I do now about history, I am sure that, at the time, her decision didn't necessarily sit well with her family.

My mom, strong in math, felt strongly enough to follow through with a desire for a job at IBM. At the time, she also probably knew of a few

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03/03/2010 - 5:13pm

New legislation to battle international violence against women recently found its way to Capitol Hill – the Violence Against Women Act. It’s an unprecedented effort to address atrocities against women and girls through all relevant US foreign policy efforts.

We can’t imagine anyone thinking this legislation isn’t the right thing to do. But, would everyone agree that this legislation could actually spur international economic growth and prosperity? Or, is this just a woman’s issue?

Certainly, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist

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02/02/2010 - 4:21pm

We are excited that Sapphire, the author of Push (the novel that inspired the Golden Globe and Academy Award nominated movie Precious) will be providing a keynote session at the NC Governor’s Conference for Women. We are thrilled to hear her thoughts behind the story.

Precious  is a disturbing, yet compelling narrative of a young, inner city girl seemingly sentenced to a life of poverty, abuse and despair. While it is about an African-American in Harlem, it could have been ab

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01/11/2010 - 3:58pm

Conversation was at the root of electing the first-ever female head of state on the continent of Africa. The country was Liberia and their newly elected President - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – spoke at the inaugural NC Conference for Women in 2006.

During her remarks, she recalled that it was the often poor and sometimes marginalized market women who elected her. Fed up with the country’s current conditions and ready for change, Sirleaf’s election started with these women speaking with each other, exchanging views, and sharing information. Simple conversation turned int

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11/25/2009 - 3:03pm

All of us at the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women are thankful for so much.

For our families.

For our friends.

For our health.

For our partners.

Our list can go on, but we'd like to hear from you. Join our conversation and let us know what you are thankful for.

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10/28/2009 - 2:01pm

Welcome to the new online presence of the North Carolina Governor's Conference for Women! This site is under active development. We are adding many new features to this year's conference site such as a blog, videos, photo galleries, polls and more. Please check back often and feel free to give us your feedback as we continue to expand our efforts to create an enriching experience for the women of North Carolina.

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10/28/2009 - 10:01am

Overturning poverty and extremism is an age-old challenge that communities and nations across the world battle every day. North Carolina is no different. Thousands of programs, policies and initiatives designed to address the root causes of these issues have certainly made a difference. But, I was quite intrigued by a recent New York Times Magazine article that professed there is growing recognition that one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of social challenges is to focus more on women and girls. Aptly quoted from that article, “The world is awakening to a powerful trut

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