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

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

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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