Joe Torre: A St. Louis Cardinal in My Heart
Joe Torre is famous for his baseball career ~ especially his years as the coach of the New York Yankees. In my heart, I think of him as a St. […]
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Halle Berry: “We Deserve Better”
This moment is so much bigger than me. . .this moment is for. . . every nameless, faceless woman of color that now has a chance because this door tonight has […]
Sherri Peak: Spotlight on Hi-Tech Stalking
I think that this person believed that if I left him, that I deserved to die. I lived like a hostage. – Sherri Peak Hi-tech devices are a stalker’s […]
Huskies’ Coach Lorenzo Romar: A Champion Who Wears Purple On and Off the Court
Lorenzo Romar, PAC 10 Championship (2011) Lorenzo Romar is Seattle’s greatest champion for domestic violence prevention. He is a favorite speaker at fund-raising events. He explained his commitment to […]
Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA): Bipartisan Champion of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Issues
Save lives. . .save families. . .save our country. – Dave Reichert Abuse survivors learn early to watch what people do rather than what they say. Integrity and strength […]
Lee Daniels: Award-Winning Producer
There is a little bit of Precious in all of us. – Lee Daniels What do you do when your dreams of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker are dashed upon […]
Catherine Lanigan: The Evolving Woman
Catherine Lanigan I would like to believe that for each woman who picks up one of my books, if her life is in turmoil or chaos, something in the book […]
Dr. Billy G. Hudson: Grapevine, Arkansas to World-Class Scientist
I’ve had some measure of success. It’s because mentors, people who helped show me the path and took an interest. . . I know the value of being pulled out […]
Bravo, Chuck Cox: Susan Cox Powell’s Father Finally Gets a Measure of Justice in Pierce County, WA
Very sad update: Although Chuck Cox did everything possible to try to protect his grandsons, the system ultimately betrayed him. Josh Powell brutally murdered his sons and himself in a house explosion […]
Buffett Rule in Action: Rick Steves Donated His $1 Million in Bush Tax Cuts to Edmonds Arts Center
Trinity Place: A Hand Up Mr. Steves has been equally thoughtful in providing shelter for women via his strategic partnership with the YWCA’s Pathways for Women. On his website, he […]
Anne Caroline Drake 