While alumni activities date back to the 1800s, this year the Howard University Alumni Association (HUAA) marks its 50th Anniversary as a part of the University's Charter. Joining us on The Strategy Sessions on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to talk about the anniversary are Chris Washington, HUAA President; Keith Benn, HUAA 50th Anniversary Chairperson; and, Andrea Hodge, who is one of the panelists during the Career P.O.P. (Pursuing Opportunities with a Passion) program in Martha's Vineyard.

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February is American Heart Month, and the Greater Washington Region of the American Heart Association will celebrate Heart Heroes during the 5th Annual DC Heart Ball on February 22, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Our guests, Dr. Todd Villines, Cardiologist and President-Elect of the Greater Washington Region’s Board of Directors, and Cheryl Campbell, Senior Vice President of CGI and a member of the 2014 DC Heart Ball Executive Team, share event highlights, including the mission, live and silent auction sneak peek, and Heart After Dark – the fun after-party. They will also detail how listeners can connect with the American Heart Association.

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SPONSOR: The Career Exploration Series, a national youth career development program. It’s Career Day on Steroids! Find out more on www.ksgsc.com/careerconnectusa.html.

February is all about love on The Strategy Sessions. Dawn Maslar, MS, Love Biologist, Author, and Professor, joins us on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET for a conversation about the biology of love, what attracts people to one another, and how science signals who we may end up with as mates. 

Coupling her academic background in science and social media, Dawn's goal is to make biology fun, informative, and relevant.

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SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Optimal Living Magazine, host of Fit, Fabulous and Full of Faith on 2/8/14. Visit www.optimal-livingmagazine.com for tickets and more information.

Tanisha Hopson, publisher of Optimal Living Magazine, joins us on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET  to talk about the Fit, Fabulous, and Full of Faith kick-off event on February 8, 2014, and how the magazine is partnering with organizations, like Black Girls Run, to encourage fitness as a habit and lifestyle. Micheal Davis, representative for event sponsor, KAF KMC Multipurpose Center, talks about why the community venue is supporting the initiative.

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Sponsor: The Career Exploration Series, a national youth program of Career Connect USA. Guess where the first event will be held and win a free career coaching session, resume review, t-shirt, and Career Planning Guide and Action Plan: Youth Edition ($500 value). Visit the site to enter the #WhereInTheUSContest!

We are continuing our conversation with AIDS activist, Chris Cathcart, about World AIDS Day, the impact of the virus in communities of color, and if an end to HIV/AIDS is on the horizon.

Join us for the second part of the conversation with the OneDiaspora Group Founder at a special day and time: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT.

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On the heels of World AIDS Day on December 1, and the rebroadcast of the Frontline documentary, ENDGAME: HIV/AIDS and Black America, we welcome AIDS activist Chris Cathcart to The Strategy Sessions radio show on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. PT.

Founder of OneDiaspora Group and member of the Board of Directors of the Black AIDS Institute, Chris joins us from his office in Los Angeles, CA to talk about World AIDS Day, how far we've come since the epidemic began in the 1980s, the impact of HIV on youth of color, and the work his organization is doing to increase awareness, education and community involvement about HIV/AIDS.

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The Strategy Sessions  welcomes Stephanie Wright, co-founder of Together We Bake, an organization helping previously incarcerated women re-enter the workplace by offering workforce training and personal development courses. She will talk about their programs, the women they serve, and the organization's newest partner, Instant Checkmate, which has recently awarded Together We Bake $10,000 to expand its workforce development program. 

TUNE IN on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET

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SPONSOR: Optimal Living Magazine, which promotes spiritually rich, inspired and abundant lives. Check out the winter edition of the magazine and the 2014 Christian Business Showcase and Awards.

We are back for a new season of The Strategy Sessions radio show! To kick off our first episode and National Career Development Month, we welcome Dawn Culpepper, Director of Programs and Operations for the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN). She will talk about how the nonprofit is preparing young women for leadership in the workplace and the community. We will also discuss PLEN’s upcoming Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy Seminar in Washington, DC, which highlights a keynote address by legslative and policy strategist, Heather Podesta.

TUNE IN on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

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Show Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by E.G. Educational Services, LLC, which provides one-on-one tutoring services and workshops for adults and youth in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area. For more information, visit www.egeducationalservices.com.

Summer travel is not over yet, as families, friends, and solitary travelers plan to hit the road over the next few months. On the annual Road Trip with AAA on The Strategy Sessions, our guest, Heather Hunter, who is the Director of Public Relations at AAA, will discuss hot travel spots, safety, pet travel, and how to get the best deal.

 

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The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) is gearing up for its 37th Annual Gala, which will honor Hispanic women in business on June 21 in Washington, DC.

The Strategy Sessions welcomes Angela Franco, President and CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Gabriela Mossi, Director of Programs and Resource Development, at the GWHCC Foundation.

They will talk about the upcoming Gala, programming the organization hosts and supports to help entrepreneurs, and how the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is maximizing its partnerships to meet the needs of the city's businesses.

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