Focus On Empowerment can be heard every Thursday at 1pm Eastern.
Log Onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole Listen LIVE or Download Anytime ======================== Carole returns to the United Nations in New York City where the Women's Missionary Society (WMS) of the African Methodist Episcopal Church hold their annual Leadership Conference. The WMS is a recognized NGO (Non-governmental organization) of the UN, and has members and member churches throughout the United States, Africa, Central and South America and The United Kingdom. India recently joined the AME ranks, with 42 new churches formed in the past five years. Carole is speaking at the conference for a second time, and will interview the WMS-NGO representatives, Lorraine Dickerson and Carolyn Scavella. Carole also provides a final commentary for the upcoming October 27th Multicultural Conference to be held at the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a legally constituted organisation created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations (UN), and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are not conventional for-profit business. In the cases in which NGOs are funded totally or partially by governments, the NGO maintains its non-governmental status by excluding government representatives from membership in the organization (Source: Wikipedia) The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a unique and glorious history. It was unique in that it is the first major religious denomination in the Western World that had its origin over sociological and theological beliefs and differences. It rejected the negative theological interpretations which rendered persons of African descent second class citizens. Theirs was a theological declaration that God is God all the time and for every body. The church was born in protest against slavery - against dehumanization of African people, brought to the American continent as labor. The word African means that the church was organized by people of African descent and heritage. It does not mean that the church was founded in Africa, or that it was for persons of African descent only. The church's roots are of the family of Methodist churches. Methodism provides an orderly system of rules and regulations and places emphasis on a plain and simple gospel. Episcopal refers to the form of government under which the church operates. The chief executive and administrative officers of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination are the Bishops of the church. (Source: Official AME Website) For more information about the AME Church, visit www.ame-church.com. For more information about the Multicultural Conference visit her website, www.mssconnect.com. Complete information about Carole can be found at this website, www.tellcarole.com. ======================== Your Comments Are Welcome Below... -Carole How To Download Today's Show •Can't listen live??? No problem. •After The Broadcast...Go To www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole •On My Homepage Next To My Picture Click On The RSS Feed (It's orange and has RSS on it) •Select Today's Show •Download As A MPEG File For Macs or Windows Files Fro PCs •The Broadcast will play on your computer, Laptop, iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 Listening Device
0 Comments
 Focus On Empowerment can be heard every Thursday at 1pm Eastern. Log Onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole Listen LIVE or Download Anytime Learn the FACTS about Human Trafficking from AAUW-MA State President Liz Fragola. Her organization (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) holds it day long conference on human trafficking explores the impact of this horrific industry on women and girls in the world. It’s not just about girls sold into the sex trades from developing nations. Human trafficking is an AMERICAN PROBLEM, too. Learn more about the upcoming October 29th conference and what YOU can do to end this nightmarish dilemma for thousands of women and girls throughout the world. The American Association of University Women-Massachusetts will collaborate with the United Nations Association of Greater Boston on Saturday October 29th. The conference will be held at the Wylie Conference Center at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. For more information, visit their website at www.aauw-ma.org. The direct link for the conference is: http://aauw-ma.org/2011FallConference/Conference_flyer.htm ============== Facts About Human Trafficking Source: Global Initiative To Fight Human Trafficking HUMAN TRAFFICKING: THE FACTS The headline facts An estimated 2.5 million people are in forced labour (including sexual exploitation) at any given time as a result of trafficking(1) Of these: •1.4 million – 56% - are in Asia and the Pacific •250,000 – 10% - are in Latin America and the Caribbean •230,000 – 9.2% - are in the Middle East and Northern Africa •130,000 – 5.2% - are in sub-Saharan countries •270,000 – 10.8% - are in industrialized countries •200,000 – 8% - are in countries in transition(2) 161 countries are reported to be affected by human trafficking by being a source, transit or destination count(3) People are reported to be trafficked from 127 countries to be exploited in 137 countries, affecting every continent and every type of economy(4) The Victims The majority of trafficking victims are between 18 and 24 years of age(5) An estimated 1.2 million children are trafficked each year(6) 95% of victims experienced physical or sexual violence during trafficking (based on data from selected European countries) (7) 43% of victims are used for forced commercial sexual exploitation, of whom 98 per cent are women and girls (8) 32% of victims are used for forced economic exploitation, of whom 56 per cent are women and girls(9) Many trafficking victims have at least middle-level education(10) The Traffickers 52% of those recruiting victims are men, 42% are women and 6% are both men and women(11) In 54% of cases the recruiter was a stranger to the victim, 46% of cases the recruiter was known to victim(12) The majority of suspects involved in the trafficking process are nationals of the country where the trafficking process is occurring(13) The Profits Estimated global annual profits made from the exploitation of all trafficked forced labour are US $31.6 billion(14) Of this: •US $15.5 billion – 49% - is generated in industrialized economies •US $9.7 billion – 30.6% is generated in Asia and the Pacific •US $1.3 billion – 4.1% is generated in Latin America and the Caribbean •US $1.6 billion – 5% is generated in sub-Saharan Africa •US $1.5 billion – 4.7% is generated in the Middle East and North Africa(15) Prosecutions In 2006 there were only 5,808 prosecutions and 3,160 convictions throughout the world(16) This means that for every 800 people trafficked, only one person was convicted in 2006 (17) ======== Notes: 1 International Labour Organization, Forced Labour Statistics Factsheet (2007) 2 International Labour Organization, Forced Labour Statistics Factsheet (2007) 3 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns (Vienna, 2006) 4 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns (Vienna, 2006) 5 International Organization for Migration, Counter-Trafficking Database, 78 Countries, 1999-2006 (1999) 6 UNICEF, UK Child Trafficking Information Sheet (January 2003) 7 The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Stolen smiles: a summary report on the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked in Europe (London, 2006) 8 International Labour Organization, Forced Labour Statistics Factsheet (2007) 9 International Labour Organization, Forced Labour Statistics Factsheet (2007) 10 International Organization for Migration, Counter-Trafficking Database, 78 Countries, 1999-2006 (1999) 11 International Organization for Migration, Counter-Trafficking Database, 78 Countries, 1999-2006 (1999) 12 International Organization for Migration, Counter-Trafficking Database, 78 Countries, 1999-2006 (1999) 13 United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Trafficking in Persons: Global Patterns (Vienna, 2006) 14 Patrick Besler, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking: Estimating the Profits, working paper (Geneva, International Labour Office, 2005) 15 Patrick Besler, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking: Estimating the Profits, working paper (Geneva, International Labour Office, 2005) 16 US State Department, Trafficking in Persons Report (2007) p.36 17 US State Department, Trafficking in Persons Report (2007) p.36 ==================== Human Trafficking Informational Reading List Academic
Journalistic/Anecdotal
Your Comments Are Welcome Below... -Carole How To Download Today's Show •Can't listen live??? No problem. •After The Broadcast...Go To www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole •On My Homepage Next To My Picture Click On The RSS Feed (It's orange and has RSS on it) •Select Today's Show •Download As A MPEG File For Macs or Windows Files Fro PCs •The Broadcast will play on your computer, Laptop, iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 Listening Device  10/10/2011 Oct 12th at 1pm Eastern: This Week's Webinar: Women, Work, and Community ActivismRead Now Talk To Women Who Know. Talk To Women Who Solve Problems. Talk To Women Who Lead.
Time: Wednesday October 12, 2011 - 60 Minutes 1pm Eastern • 12 Noon Central • 10am Pacific • 6pm UK Distinguished Webinar Speakers: --Sarita Maybin, California --Jane Agbontaen, Massachusetts --Diane Ripstein, Massachusetts/Florida --Patricia Fae Ho, Massacusetts --Tishmall Turner, California This one hour webinar is designed to cover the REAL issues facing women today as they balance work and family issues, take on new leadership roles, and mange the challenges and issues facing professionals throughout the workplace. Our team of veteran leaders tackle the role of women in a globally connected workplace. Who Would Benefit From This Webinar?? Women AND Men, Organization Leaders, Business Professionals, Government Professionals, Educators, Students Click Here For More Information About The Webinar And Becoming A Member Of The Multicultural Symposium Series   Focus On Empowerment can be heard every Thursday at 1pm Eastern.
Log Onto: www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole Listen LIVE or Download Anytime ======================== It's been a whirlwind news week on the international front and domestic US. We'll first pay tribute to the community efforts of Madison Park Development Corporation, one of the nation's first community based, non-profit organizations that developed affordable housing for low and moderate income residents. KELLEY CHUNN, their public relations spokes person will tell us more about their upcoming 45th Anniversary festivities set for October 19th and November 4th. Kelley is also our closing KEYNOTE LUNCHEON SPEAKER at the October 27th Multicultural Conference at the University of Massachusetts-Boston Campus (www.mssconnect.com). From celebration we'll turn to reflecting on the life and death of two giants of humanity, the environment and technology: Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Wangari Maathai of the Green Belt Movement and Apple Computer visionary Steve Jobs. Both Maathai and Jobs impacted the world in deeply emotional ways. As a Mac user since 1984 I respect and applaud Steve Jobs for his brilliance and dedication to innovation for ALL people. As an American deeply connected to Kenya, I salute Dr. Wangari Maathai for cobbling together her band of women who planted trees all over the countryside to improve the environment for ALL. Your Comments Are Welcome Below... -Carole How To Download Today's Show •Can't listen live??? No problem! •After The Broadcast...Go To www.blogtalkradio.com/globalcarole •On My Homepage Next To My Picture Click On The RSS Feed (It's orange and has RSS on it) •Select Today's Show •Download As A MPEG File For Macs or Windows Files Fro PCs •The Broadcast will play on your computer, Laptop, iPod, iPhone, or any other MP3 Listening Device  A Few Hours Left To Get The Early Bird Rate For The Oct 27th Multicultural Conference
by Carole Copeland Thomas Here are 27 reasons why your $99 Registration will bring you closer to valuing multiculturalism, global diversity and inclusion. Introducing the distinguished speakers of the conference: Featured Speakers Lura Smith, Middlesex Community College & Lura Smith Fund, Conference Emcee Dr. Keith Motley, Chancellor, UMass Boston, Welcome Remarks Dr. Jemadari Kamara, UMass Boston, Morning Keynote Speaker Kelley Chunn, Award Winning Journalist & PR Professional Luncheon Keynote Speaker Distinguished Panelists Dr. Carole Cowan, President Middlesex Community College Atty Michael Curry, President Boston Branch NAACP Samson Lee, President Boston Chapter National Assn of Asian American Professionals Dr. Barbara Addison Reid, Lesley University Juliette Mayers, Blue Cross Blue Shield Georgianna Melendez, Co-Director, Commonwealth Compact Carole Copeland Thomas, Founder, Multicultural Symposium Series, Moderator Robust and Respected Roundtable Speakers Philip Brathwaite, Zapoint Jeanette Buntin (invited), Bentley University Barbara Burgo, State President, AAUW-Massachusetts Tom Campbell, King Printing Dr. Sandra Casey Buford, Massport Eduardo Crespo, Hispanic Market Solutions Islamic Society Representative, Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center Lurie Leyshon, Green Trade Association Gary Morton, Liberty Mutual and Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Program NBMBAA Michael Munn, Boston Convention Marketing Center Maria Palacios, Middlesex Community College Prince Reid, Amtrak Darryl Settles (invited), Darryl’s Corner Bar, Boston Joyce Beach Smalls, HR Professional and Diversity Advocate Jeff Stone, Diversity and Community Advocate Dr. Rhonda Waters, The Mutare Group and University of Phoenix Maurice Wright, Commonwealth of Massachusetts To Register CLICK HERE and Go Directly To The Registration Page or Go To The Main Website at www.mssconnect.com Who Should Come To This Conference?? •Anyone Interested in Multiculturalism, Global Diversity and Inclusion •Business Professionals •Health Care Professionals •Community Leaders •Educators •Non Profit Leaders •Students •Faith Based Leaders •Career Changers or Those Looking For JOBS •Government Leaders •Small Business/Entrepreneurs •Skeptics and Those Who Need Proof That Diversity Matters •And definitely Action-Driven Spirit Filled People Like YOU! Can't Attend The Conference? Join The Multicultural Symposium Series ANYWAY and you'll receive all Conference Proceedings following the event. AND you can still participate in the monthly Webinar Series, other MSS events and log into the Members Only section of this website ANYTIME 24/7. A GREAT VALUE For... *Only $99 To Register AND Become A Member of The Multicultural Symposium Series *Special Pricing Discount When You Register by October 5th (Students with Valid ID: $25) Registration includes all conference meals, materials and a one year membership to MSS. Go on and log on to: www.mssconnect.com and learn more about The Multicultural Symposium Series and the upcoming October 27th Conference. Or Go directly to the Conference Registration Page And Sign Up And $AVE!! Here’s the link: http://mssconnect2011.eventbrite.com -Carole  L to R: Carole with Rev. Irma Thibodeaux, Dr. Wangari Maathai & Linda McKenzie, Spring 2006 By Carole Copeland Thomas See Video Clip of Wangari Maathia At The Bottom Of This Blog One of the world’s great environmental activists died last week, losing a hard fought battle against cancer. Her health ended her life, but her many victories and brutal struggles for women’s rights, environmental rights, democracy and peace will live long into the annals of history. Green Movement, Women’s Rights, and Peace Dr. Wangari Maathai, university professor turned Green Movement advocate was a champion for women and the people of Kenya. Life was not easy for her as she faced opposition from some of the most powerful men in Kenya. From the 1970s until her health failed her last week, her leadership in the National Council of Women of Kenya and the Green Belt Movement attracted the attention of civic engagement leaders around the world. She succeeded by planting thousands of trees throughout the East African landscape. Because of her stubborn determination, frequent arrests, and death threats, Dr. Wangari Maathai won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, the first African woman and first environmentalist to win this coveted award. Struggles Made Her Stronger When I first heard her name in 2004, I thought it odd that a woman who organized other women to plant trees to rejuvenate the hills and farmlands of Kenya would win this highly prized award. Then I read more about her life and admired and respected her courage and bravery. A bitter divorce as her accomplishments eclipsed her husband’s. Financial struggles as money dried up when she wouldn’t toe the line. Political and tribal conflict when this Kikuyu woman went up against the nation’s president, Danial arap Moi, who happened to be a member of the Kalenjin tribe (they are frequent winners of marathons held around the world). Attacks and arrests when she opposed a multimillion dollar construction pet project of President Moi. She ultimately won when the international funding of the Uhuru Park construction project was cancelled by foreign investors. Wangari Maathai said this about the fight to save this important strip of land inside the city of Nairobi: “When I see Uhuru Park and contemplate its meaning, I feel compelled to fight for it so that my grandchildren may share that dream and that joy of freedom as they one day walk there.” Education Made Her Smarter Timing was right for educating Wangari Maathai. After receiving her primary and secondary education in Kenya shortly before its independence, she was part of the educational enlightenment period of African history in 1959-1963 when American funding by celebrities and politicians including Harry Belefonte and John F. Kennedy provided university scholarships for gifted students to travel to America. Wangari Maathai’s scholarship landed her at Mount St. Scholastica College (now Benedictine College) in Atchinson, Kansas. She was sent to Kansas. Fellow Kenyan Barack Obama, Sr. was sent to the University of Hawaii with his scholarship. After graduating from college, she continued her education, and received her master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. It was there that she studied the strategic tactics of local environmentalists fighting against air pollution. Maathai continued with her doctoral education at The University Giessen (Germany), The University of Munich (Germany). She completed her Ph.D. in Veterinary Anatomy in 1971 from the University College of Nairobi. (Know known as the University of Nairobi, where I was privileged to speak in 2007.) She became the first East African woman to receive a Ph.D. All of her educational pursuits were accomplished while she was still a young married woman and mother of three. Mixed Bag: Her Political Career She ran for political office several times. Probably lost more times than she won. And sentiments throughout Kenya about her political career were mixed. Perhaps she felt that serving in the government was a way to bring her ideas and vision for a greener Kenya to light. When I took my first trip to Kenya in 2005, met the people, learned about the 40+ tribes, ate the food, saw the rich farmland, learned more about their economic and political struggles, I began to understand more about the power of Dr. Maathai’s human rights struggle. She beat the odds, took on the system, and cobbled together an army of women armed only with seedlings and a dream. Amazingly bold and audacious. Meeting Wangari Maathai The highlight for me was meeting Wangari Maathai in 2006 when she accepted the invitation of Ambassador Charles Stith to speak at Boston University’s African Presidential Archives and Research Center. She was insightful, friendly and very approachable. Members of the Kenya Sistahs (www.kenyasistahs.org), the humanitarian group that I co-founded took photos with Dr. Maathai. Dozens of Africans jammed the hallway to meet her, touch her and become inspired by her presence. Her charisma was uncanny. Her commitment to the environment and humanity unmistakable. Remembering Her Legacy It’s sad to realize that she is gone, only to be remembered by the great work she did for so many. Wangari Maathai was a focused fighter, a champion for the right causes that positively benefitted the significant and the voiceless alike. I pay tribute to her, and hold her up as an example of what can happen when ONE visionary person mixes determination and courage into a potent mixture that yields a net positive impact on our society. God Bless Her Soul. May She Rest In Peace. Your Comments Are Welcome Below  |
Categories
All
The Multicultural Symposium Series Webinar Series features current topics designed to enhance personal development both on and off the job. All you need is a computer and a phone to join each webinar. Open to Members of the Multicultural Symposium Series.
Visit www.mssconnect.com for complete information.' Want to learn what it's like to own your own business? Or how to expand your business? Pick up a copy of Carole's book today!
Click On The Cover Below... 
How can YOU practice diversity and multiculturalism where YOU live?? Read Carole's book and find out how to make it happen!!
Click On The Book Cover Below... 
AuthorCarole Copeland Thomas is a 27 year speaker, trainer and consultant specializing in global diversity, empowerment, multiculturalism and leadership issues. 
 Archives
May 2023
|
- HOME
- Hire Carole To Grow Your Organization
- VIP Day
-
Topics and Programs
- World Trade Day Presentation
- High Stakes Sexual Harassment
- Diversity & Dollars
- Diversity Best Practices
- Meeting Planners >
- Global Diversity/Multiculturalism >
- Empowerment
- Leadership
- 2019 Diversity Awareness Month
- Multicultural Sympoisum Series
- Multigenerations In The Workplace
- Roosevelt Thomas Tribute
-
Photo Gallery
- Liberty Utilities 2019
- INFLUENCE 19 NSA
- Black NSA Influence 19
-
Faith Based Initiatives
>
- NEAC 2023
- Allen AME Providence Lay Luncheon
- 2019 Photos New England Annual Conference
- 2019 Videos New England Annual Conference
- 2018 Bethel WMS Christmas Service Project
- 2016 New England Annual Conference
- 2014 Bethel AME Boston Ministry Fair
- 2014 New England Annual Conference
- WMS-NGO
- 2012 AME General Conference
- American Girl Dolls On Parade
- NSA New England 2017-2018
- GBCVB Multicultural Meet & Greet
- May Institute-Blue Cross Blue Shield Photo Gallery
- St Paul AME 100th Anniversary
- Joni's 80th Birthday Weekend
- Boston March Against Hate Photos
- Boston March Against Hate Videos
- NSA Influence 17
- Black NSA Influence 17
- NEHRA D&I Gala
- Bethel 2016 Photo Album
- May Institute Race Forum
- Park School PE
- NSA Central Florida
- Dorchester Bay EDC
- 2016 AME General Conference >
- N'Namdi Art Center-Detroit
- Family Gatherings >
- About Carole & Carole's Blog
- Books
- Video, Radio, More...
- Contact Us
- World Travels
- Store/Articles/Events
- Carole's Coaching Academy
- Product
- Retreats
- JUNETEENTH SPECIAL OFFER
- Understanding Black Culture
- Guidebook Special Offer
- Zoom Tutorials 2021
- Indigenous Italian Resources
RSS Feed
|
©2023 All Rights Reserved Carole Copeland Thomas
(508) 947-5755 • Carole@mssconnect.com
(508) 947-5755 • Carole@mssconnect.com