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2.12 The PLY Experience Plus size Fall and Winter Fashion Line NYFW-2016

2.12 The PLY Experience Plus size Fall and Winter Fashion Line NYFW-2016

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Luxury curvy brand, PLY APPAREL announced that it will be showcasing its Fall/Winter 2016 Collection during New York Fashion Week. The runway show, entitled 2.12 The PLY Experience, featuring classic yet modern designs, will take place Friday, February 12th in the famed Johannes Vogt Gallery in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood.

Launched in 2013, PLY Apparel has quickly become synonymous with creating high end ready-to-wear collections. Headed by creative couple Pamela and Lamarr Nanton, the boutique brand caters to the curvaceous woman, who seeks quality construction and impeccable fit in sizes 8-22 with extended sizes available.

In addition to empowering and inspiring curvy and full figured women, PLY has a secondary mission—it is in the fight against breast cancer. Recently, Pamela celebrated 10 years of being cancer free. She has often stated that fashion helped her live through cancer and Nanton pays it forward by having the fashion line help others survive. Each season, the creative couple donates a portion of the proceeds from the collection to continue the fight.

The invite only event begin with a VIP cocktail reception followed by the show. Guests were treated to the musical stylings of Johnny King (hailing for the same talented family as renowned singer Evelyn “Champagne” King) followed by the designer’s trunk show at 7pm.

World Liberty TV, Fashion Team was on hand to cover the VIP Hour as well as the Fashion Show, Plus size models attending and participating from all over the world ,see it right here in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channels.

Designer Anthony Rubio Dog Fashion Show During Style Fashion week -2016

Designer Anthony Rubio Dog Fashion Show During Style Fashion week -2016

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Born and raised in New York City, of Puerto Rican ancestry, Anthony Rubio grew up immersed in his Latin culture loving everything from music and cuisine to the elaborate fashions which inspired his colorful palate and evolution as one of the hottest sought after designers to date. Growing up in the most rebellious and yet most expressive periods in the history of fashion helped both influence and mold him into the visionary he is today.

With a formal education in women’s wear design and twenty years of experience creating and innovating new concepts and techniques, Anthony Rubio had no reservations about delving into the world of pet fashions earning for himself the title of Master Pet Couturier. The pet industry is estimated to be a Fifty billion dollar industry worldwide and offered an opportunity for Mr. Rubio, who is recognized worldwide, to reach into his world of inspirations to create confections that every dog owner in the know wants to possess.

His creations are strictly Couture and are considered collectible art inspired by anything from movies to fairy tales and especially by the best women’s wear couturiers of Europe. His masterpieces are born from an almost maniacal obsession to achieve perfection stemming from hours of sketching to innovating shapes and forms which are then meticulously executed and finished only when Mr. Rubio is completely satisfied with the final product.
Mr Rubio is on the boards of several fundraising organizations and most recently was honored and awarded quite unexpectedly by The Humane Society for his humanitarian efforts in championing animal adoption. Anthony participates where welcomed to facilitate raising funds and awareness to the plight of animals that have no voices to express their needs or pains to make the world a deserving place for their unconditional love. Mr. Rubio is very dedicated along with his personal muses, twin one year old Chihuahuas Bogie the brunette named after Humphrey Bogart and Kimba the blonde named after a famous anime hero, to help abandoned, lost and abused pets when and how ever they can.
As an advocate for pet adoption. Rubio created “Adopt Me Maybe?” adopt a shelter pet campaign. He started this campaign in an effort to promote shelter pet adoption verses buying a pet in a store. The “Adopt Me Maybe” pet adoption campaign went viral. Bogie and Kimba were the poster boys for the campaign.

Anthony Rubio became the first pet fashion designer to showcase at New York’s Fashion Week in February of 2012. Mr. Rubio has been commissioned by Pepsi Cola Company, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, General Motors, EMI Records among many others.

World Liberty TV,Fashion Team was on hand at The STYLE Fashion Week,Where Mr Rubio Showcased his line of Dog Fashion Line, see more right here in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channel & it will leave you Barking for more!.

Exclusive interview with Supermodel Selita Ebanks During NYFW -2016

Exclusive interview with Supermodel Selita Ebanks During NYFW -2016

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Selita Ebanks is a Cayman-born fashion model and actress.Ebanks has worked for high fashion brands Neiman Marcus and Ralph Lauren, and appeared in magazines such as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Vogue, and Glamour, but she is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret, as one of the brand’s “Angels” from 2005 to early 2009.

Ebanks made her debut in February 2001 at the fall show for Tuleh. After working for the likes of Catherine Malandrino, James Coviello, Abercrombie & Fitch, and DKNY, she signed a contract with Victoria’s Secret in 2005.
Ebanks first modeled for Victoria’s Secret for their Ipex Bra line, before being signed as an Angel. She and Izabel Goulart made their major débuts in the 2005 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show,[8] working as an Angel until 2008. In 2005, Tyra Banks said she was proud of Ebanks to be representing black women at Victoria’s Secret.

In 2007, Ebanks was selected to wear the “Very Sexy” Holiday Fantasy Bra Set with a price tag of $4,500,000 dollars that contains diamonds, emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires—which she wore in the Victoria’s Secret “Christmas Dreams and Fantasies 2007” catalogue. She also wore the fantasy bra set during the Victoria’s Secret fashion show on December 4, 2007.

Ebanks made a special guest appearance on How I Met Your Mother (episode: “The Yips”) on 26 November 2007 with her fellow Victoria’s Secret supermodels (Miranda Kerr, Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, and Alessandra Ambrosio).

According to Forbes, Ebanks ranked the twelfth highest paid supermodel for 2008, earning $2.7 million.
She appeared in Sports Illustrated’s 2007 Swimsuit Issue. She is now a reoccurring character in BET’s Husband’s of Hollywood where she plays the love interest of comedian Kevin Hart.

World Liberty TV ‘s Executive Producer caught up with Selita Ebanks at an Fashion Show Event During NYFW Fall /Winter 2016 , See what she had to see right here in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channel.

Dr.Adal M.Hussain Honored at RING 8 & NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Event -2016

Dr.Adal M.Hussain Honored at RING 8 & NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Event -2016

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My life and what I have accomplished thus far, and being a former fighter from England & Winning the Greatest Indian,Pakistani & Bangla Belt , in the 1980’s Tournament & working , with fighters like : Emile Griffith, Vito Anterfermo, Juan Laporte, Carlos Ortiz, Saul Mamby, Iran Barkley , James Bone Crusher Smith, Mark Breland, Junior Jones, Joey Gameche, Lonny Bradley, who have worked with our non-Profit Org to raise funds, to help our youths, about the dangers of Drugs, and instead do sports like Boxing to keep there mind and bodies healthy.

My Mentor Was Izzy Zerling Founder of G& S Sporting Goods Based on the Lower East side of Manhattan , who had been doing this kind of work for over 45 years.

Jack Hirsch (former BWAA ,President) also attended many of our Fundraisers, Spoke and help organize many of our Annual gala’s for many years.

I also founded world Liberty TV, in Dec 10th 2011, an online TV, with over 27 Channels and seen by close to 1 Million People World Wide, One of The Channels Being The World Liberty TV,Boxing Channel @ https://www.worldlibertytv.org/category/videos/boxing/ which I am the Executive Producer of, we have interviewed some of the Biggest names in the World.

Boxers Interviewed:

Floyd Money Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Sugar Ray Leonard, Lennox Lewis, Jake La Motto, Miguel Cotto, Carlos Palamino, Aaron Pryor, Sergey Kovalev, Larry Holmes, Ray Boom Boom Mancini, Mike McCallum, Carlos Ortiz, Bernard Hopkins, Vitali Klitschko, Danny Garcia, Erik Morales, Laila Ali, Roy Jones Jr, Juan Manel Marquez and many many more.

Promoters:

Don King, Bob Arum, Oscar DeLa Hoya,

Over 5 years Covered The RING 8 Gala annually, in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel

Since NYS Boxing Hall of Fame Started, covered it exclusively in our World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel

BWAA, Covered for the past 3 years.

World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel is Viewed by over 100k monthly, and also on our social media, making it one of the fastest growing online TV, Boxing Channel on the Internet.

Humanitarians of the World Inc, (HOTWINC) www.hotwinc.org an non Profit I started over 6 years ago helping the poorest of Poor Worldwide, also we honor Humanitarians ,with (HOTWINC) ,Medals annually at our Gala’s ,for there contribution to humanity, we have named an medal after Emile Griffith, 6 Time World Boxing Great, known as The Hotwinc Emile Griffith Sports Humanitarian Medal, https://www.hotwinc.org/medals/humanitarian-medals/ given to an athlete who has contributed to humanity, Emile Worked with our Org, for the past 14 years, by making appearances, and doing many other humanitarian projects , especially working with our youths.., Since Emile Passed recently, so we have this medal in his memory which will be presented by his Son Louis Griffith, at our Annual Gala’s.

Dr.Abbey has been honored over 350 times world Wide, for his contribution for Humanity, and helped thousand’s People World Wide and continues to do that.

Dr.Abbey Was honored By The Ring 8 and New York State Boxing Hall of Fame on Jan 19th 2016, for his contribution to These Organizations as well as a total contribution to the Sport of Boxing, by showcasing it on World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel, See What many of the Movers and shakers had to say about our Executive Producer Being Honored as well as the World Liberty TV, Boxing Channel.

Pacquiao VS Bradley 3rd Fight @ MGM LasVegas , NY Press Conf -2016

Pacquiao VS Bradley 3rd Fight @ MGM LasVegas , NY Press Conf -2016

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Boxing’s only eight-division world champion and the reigning Fighter of the Decade, Congressman MANNY “Pacman” PACQUIAO, and five-time world champion TIMOTHY “Desert Storm” BRADLEY, will collide in a 12-round World Welterweight Championship battle of pound for pound titans, Saturday, April 9, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. This will also mark the first time former Trainers of the Year Freddie Roach and Teddy Atlas have faced each other from opposite corners. Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with MP Promotions, the Pacquiao vs. Bradley world championship event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.

“I look forward to my battle with Timothy Bradley on April 9 and giving boxing fans a fight they will always remember,” said Pacquiao. “This fight has a very special meaning to me and I will pour every ounce of my being — physically, emotionally and spiritually — into preparing for Bradley. He has my full attention. I dedicate this fight to my fans and to my countrymen throughout the world who have kept me in their prayers. And as always, I fight to bring glory to the Philippines.”

“I’ve never needed to light a fire under Manny to get him ready for a fight. He’s a professional,” said Roach. “April 9 will be Manny’s finest hour.”

“I have always dedicated myself to who I am on fight night. However on April 9th I will not only have dedicated myself to that but also delivering the performance that everyone has long awaited,” said Bradley.

“The greatest responsibility we have is to care for our families. But our greatest privilege is to be given a challenge to achieve something special that our families can share and always remember. Fighting Pacquiao is exactly that challenge,” said Atlas.

“I am looking forward to this fight between Manny Pacquiao and Tim Bradley. We will see how much Manny has recovered from shoulder surgery and whether he has been able to retain all of his power. We saw in Tim’s last fight a new, improved Tim Bradley thanks and largely due to his astute trainer Teddy Atlas. One thing is for sure, this fight will be vastly different from the first two these two warriors have had,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum of Top Rank.

“Manny Pacquiao has had an electrifying career and is destined to be enshrined in the Boxing Hall of Fame. Fight fans worldwide are attracted to his spirited fighting style and the grace and humility he displays outside the ring. He is one of the sport’s giants,” said Peter Nelson, Executive Vice President, HBO Sports. “Timothy Bradley Jr. has consistently beaten the odds and produced a brilliant career that has but a single blemish on it. Now on April 9, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Bradley gets to try and avenge the one loss on his record.”

Richard Sturm, president of Sports and Entertainment for MGM Resorts International, said, “We are thrilled to host the third fight in what has become a fantastic rivalry between two extremely talented fighters at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in April. There is no doubt both Pacquiao and Bradley will arrive to Las Vegas ready to face-off in an incredible showdown, providing boxing fans worldwide a conclusion to this storied trilogy.”

Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs), the lone congressional representative from the Sarangani province in the Philippines and an international icon, is the only fighter to win eight world titles in as many different weight divisions. A three-time Fighter of the Year and the Boxing Writers Association of America’s “Fighter of the Decade,” Pacquiao’s resumé features victories over present and future Hall of Famers, including Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Juan Manuel Márquez and Bradley. From 2008 to 2010, five of his seven victories were world title victories in five different weight classes, from 130 to 154 pounds. No active boxer has sold more live tickets in the U.S. than Pacquiao, who is also credited with over 18 million domestic pay-per-view buys. He returns to the ring after a disappointing unanimous decision loss to Floyd Mayweather Jr. The May 2 world championship fight generated a record 4.5 million pay-per-view buys and over $400 million in television revenue alone.

Bradley (33-1-1, 13 KOs), from Palm Springs, Calif., a two-division world champion who has held a world title every year since 2008, completed his comeback from his sole professional loss, to Pacquiao in their world title rematch, and a controversial draw against former interim world champion Diego Chaves — both in 2014 — when he beat undefeated world champion Jessie Vargas on June 27, to reclaim the WBO welterweight world title. Bradley put an exclamation point on his banner 2015 year in his title defense, under the guidance of new trainer Teddy Atlas, by knocking out former world champion Brandon Rios on November 7. It was the first time Rios had ever been stopped in his 11-year, 36-bout professional career, sending him into a temporary self-imposed retirement. A consensus Top-10 pound for pound fighter, Bradley returns to the ring a new fighter thanks to Atlas’ tutelage.

A former junior welterweight world champion who unified the junior welterweight titles twice during his previous four-year world championship reign, Bradley moved up to the 147 pound division and beat Pacquiao on June 9, 2012 to capture the WBO welterweight crown for the first of three consecutive career-best victories. Bradley followed that by co-starring in the Fight of the Year on March 16, 2013, at StubHub Center, winning a brutal 12-round decision over future world champion Ruslan Provodnikov though Bradley was suffering from a concussion throughout most of the fight. Seven months later Bradley encored with another virtuoso performance in defeating three-division world champion and Mexican icon Juan Manuel Márquez on October 12, 2013, at The Forum, proving that Bradley is indeed one of boxing’s elite pound for pound fighters.

WatchTime NY, America’s Luxury Watch Show, Unveil Luxury Watches to the Public @ Gotham Hall-2015

WatchTime NY, America’s Luxury Watch Show, Unveil Luxury Watches to the Public @ Gotham Hall-2015

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WatchTime Magazine, America’s best-selling and most influential media brand devoted to wristwatch collectors and enthusiasts, hosted its largest and most luxurious consumer event to date, WatchTime New York, on October 2015,at Manhattan’s elegant Gotham Hall.

A star-studded assortment of more than 20 luxury watch brands, from internationally renowned manufacturers to up-and-coming independents, will exhibit their newest timepieces at the show — some of which will be on display in the U.S.A for the first time — offering guests the opportunity to see and try on watches as well as mingle with watch company executives, industry experts, and fellow watch aficionados.

The event begin with a VIP cocktail party on Friday the 23rd, and continues with an all-day session the following day. Both days l featured presentations and Q&A opportunities with such luminaries as WatchTime editor-in-chief and veteran watch-industry journalist Joe Thompson; leading watch collector and brand consultant Jeff Kingston; and social media personality Anish Batt, founder of watch-and-lifestyle site WatchAnish.com. Several exhibiting brands will also have professional watchmakers plying their trade at work benches to educate consumers about the watchmaking process.

World Liberty TV, Team was on hand and spoke with the Publisher of Watch Time Magazine Sara Orlando, see what she had to say about this Luxury Watch event to our World Liberty TV, Luxury Channel Viewers.

Advertising Week XII (September 28th – October 2nd, 2015 in NYC-Events

Advertising Week XII (September 28th – October 2nd, 2015 in NYC-Events

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Advertising Week, the world’s largest annual gathering of leaders across the advertising, creative, entertainment, marketing, media and technology industries, today announced its final lineup of evening talent and daytime thought leaders. Now in its 12th year, Advertising Week will take place in New York City from September 28th – October 2nd. The event continues its tradition of offering thought-leadership by day and blockbuster entertainment by night.

The Week will feature 250 distinct Seminars, all taking place at venues in Advertising Week’s Times Square hub: B.B. King’s; the Hard Rock; Liberty Theater; NASDAQ MarketSite; and the Times Center. All seminars and workshops will be streamed live.

Among those added to the agenda are actress Zoe Saldana, FiveThirtyEight founder & editor Nate Silver, retired NBA Commissioner David Stern, SNL alumni Horatio Sanz, ABC news personality Elizabeth Vargas, Olympian Lolo Jones, Daily Show Correspondent Jordan Klepper, Olympic snowboarder Shaun White, and reigning Nathan’s 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Champion Matt Stonie.

The musical and comedy talent lineup includes: Future, Shaggy, Chingy & Natalie La Rose (in partnership with NYMRAD); Music is Universal Showcase with Demi Lovato, Alessia Cara, Joe Jonas with his new band DNCE (in partnership with Universal Music Group and Complex); and Big Sean (in partnership with Vevo). The Week also features comedian Trevor Noah, fresh off his first night as host of the Daily Show.

Previously announced speakers for 2015 Advertising Week include: Tim Armstrong, Pete Cashmore, Joanna Coles, Richard Curtis, Doug Ellin, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Carolyn Everson, Sir John Hegarty, Bethenny Frankel, Jon Kamen, Michael Kassan, Ben Lerer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nigel Morris, Dascha Polanco, Michael Roth, Bob Safian, Sheryl Sandberg, Kathleen Saxton, Ryan Seacrest, Sir Martin Sorrell, Caroll Spinney, Morgan Spurlock, John Sykes and Geri Wang.

World Liberty TV, team was on hand to cover Advertising week 2015 , see some of the movers and shakers right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.

Fashion Ware Runway Show at CE Week, NYC -2015

Fashion Ware Runway Show at CE Week, NYC -2015

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At CE Week, New York City’s largest consumer electronics (CE) and technology event, the tech industry and fashion worlds collided as designers and companies unveiled the latest high-tech fashions and wearable tech for trendsetters and techfluencers alike. An engaging panel discussion on “Red Carpet Wearable Technology” sets the stage for a live runway show emceed by none other than Project Runway’s Chris March, known for his elegant ball gowns, outrageous hats and wigs, and larger-than-life personality. Produced by Living in Digital Times.

“Geek can be chic,” said Chris March, emcee of the FashionWare runway show at CE Week. “It’s exciting to see technologists and fashion designers working side by side to create beautiful, stylish, yet functional fabrics and wearable tech accessories for all the fashionistas out there.” An acclaimed TV personality and Project Runway breakout star, Chris March is a fashion and costume designer based in New York City.

The FashionWare runway show kicked off with quite the spectacle, sure to produce incredible photographs and video. Hit electro-pop band Sidney York gave a stimulating live performance decked out in Angela Dale original designs, which were synchronized to their music. Canada-based Dale has been designing and building costumes and props for more than 25 years.

Live Performance by Puerto-Rican Entertainer Ivy Queen at PR Gala in NYC-2015

Live Performance by Puerto-Rican Entertainer Ivy Queen at PR Gala in NYC-2015

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Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez known as Ivy Queen, is a Puerto Rican-born American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, but later moved with her parents to New York City, where she lived until she finished her public education, before returning to Añasco. When she was 18 years old, Queen moved to San Juan where she met record producer DJ Negro, who helped her gain performing spots with a group called “The Noise” at a local club. There she performed her first song “Somos Raperos Pero No Delincuentes”. The Noise gained much attention due to their violent and explicitly sexual lyrics. Queen went solo in 1996, and released her debut studio album En Mi Imperio which was quickly picked up by Sony Discos for distribution in 1997.

She later released The Original Rude Girl, her second studio album for Sony label, which spawned the hit single “In the Zone”. However, Ivy Queen did not rise to fame until she moved to an independent record label to release her third studio album, Diva in 2003. Queen’s albums Diva, Flashback, and Sentimiento have all been awarded Gold and Platinum record status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her seventh studio album Drama Queen was released in 2010, and spawned a top ten single “La Vida es Así”. It was followed by the Grammy-nominated Musa in 2012. Queen’s recordings often include themes of female empowerment, infidelity, and relationships, and she is often referred to as the Queen of Reggaeton.

Queen has also ventured into acting, has been involved with an anti-cancer charity, and has launched a doll modeled on her appearance. In February 2012, she made her acting debut in Eve Ensler’s play “The Vagina Monologues”.

World Liberty TV, Latino Channel Team was on hand at The Puerto-Rican Gala 2015, where Ivy Queen did a live perforamance ,see it right here in our World Liberty TV, Latino Channel.

The 66th Annual Christopher Awards NYC-2015

The 66th Annual Christopher Awards NYC-2015

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An Olympic gold medalist, the actor best known as “the Fonz,” and a nine-time Grammy Award-winning jazz musician are among the creative forces behind the 20 feature films, TV/Cable programs, and books for adults and young people being honored at the 66th annual Christopher Awards, to be presented in New York City on May 13th, 2015.

Created in 1949, The Christopher Awards are presented to writers, producers, directors, authors and illustrators whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit.” Tony Rossi, Director of Communications, says, “The Christopher Awards are unique in that they celebrate both sacred and secular works across a variety of media. The stories we’re honoring—whether true or fictional—highlight people who rise above their own wants and needs to act selflessly, regardless of the sacrifice involved. These individuals are motivated by a higher purpose or a higher power—and sometimes both. As a result, they’re leaving their world better than they found it.”

One of this year’s winners, Martha Williamson – best known as the creative force behind the popular CBS series “Touched By an Angel” – had this to say about winning a Christopher Award for her latest project: “We are deeply honored to receive the Christopher Award for ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas,’” said series Creator and Executive Producer Martha Williamson. “When Hallmark asked me to expand our franchise into a series of movies starting with a Christmas story, my goal was to prepare hearts to once again receive the true healing miracle of Christmas. This acknowledgement is encouraging to all of us who worked on the movie.”

Special Award Winner: Patrick Donohue received the James Keller Award ,Donohue created the International Academy of Hope (iHope), the first and only school for kids with brain injuries and brain-based disorders in New York City as well as the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (PABI Plan), which developed a standardized, evidence-based system of care that’s universally accessible for millions of American families. The James Keller Award, named after The Christophers’ founder, recognizes individuals who put their faith into action and change the world for the better.

The Christophers, a nonprofit organization founded in 1945 by Maryknoll Father James Keller, is rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition of service to God and humanity. The ancient Chinese proverb—“It’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness”— guides its publishing, radio, leadership and awards programs.

About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers’ TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the host and producer of the organization’s radio show/podcast Christopher Closeup, writer and editor of their syndicated Light One Candle column, and producer/scriptwriter of the annual Christopher Awards ceremony.

The NY Women’s Foundation Annual Breakfast NYC-2015

The NY Women’s Foundation Annual Breakfast NYC-2015

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The Celebrating Women Breakfast is the Foundation’s premiere fundraising event, attended by 2,200 people. The event raises over $2M each year, a substantial portion of the $5.5 million in grants we distribute each year.

At the Breakfast, NYWF pays tribute to remarkable and dynamic women leaders while spotlighting the incredible and vital work being done in the communities by our grantees partners. We hope you will join us in celebrating our honorees and our 80 grantee partners. Your support will enable us to continue to promote long-term economic security, sexual health, and safety for women and their families here in New York.

The following were honored :
Patrisse Cullors, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter
Patrisse Cullors is an artist, organizer and freedom fighter living and working in Los Angeles. As founder of Dignity and Power Now and co-founder of BlackLivesMatter, she has worked tirelessly promoting law enforcement accountability across the nation.Dignity and Power Now is dedicated to protecting incarcerated people and their families in Los Angeles. As executive director, Ms. Cullors has undertaken several projects ranging from the Coalition to End Sheriff Violence, Freedom Harvest artist collective, a bi-annual publication, the Dandelion Rising Leadership Institute and Building Resilience. In August of this year, the organization issued a report in collaboration with the UCLA Human Rights Clinic on the high percentage of black, mentally ill inmates. The report received coverage from multiple media outlets.

Alicia Garza, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter
In 2013, Alicia co-founded #BlackLivesMatter, an online platform developed after the murder of Trayvon Martin, designed to connect people interested in learning more about and fighting back against anti-Black racism.
Opal Tometi, Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter
Opal Tometi is a Black feminist writer, communications strategist and cultural organizer. She is a co-founder of #BlackLivesMatter. The historic political project and leader-full network was launched in the wake of the murder of Trayvon Martin in order to explicitly combat implicit bias and anti-black racism and to protect and affirm the beauty and dignity of all Black lives.

Catherine Gund, Documentary Filmmaker and Social Justice Activist
Catherine Gund is an Emmy-nominated producer, director, writer and organizer. In 1996, Gund founded Aubin Pictures, a nonprofit documentary media production company that promotes cultural and social awareness and change. Her films, which focus on arts and culture, HIV/AIDS and reproductive health, the environment and other social justice issues, have screened around the world in festivals, theaters, museums and schools; on PBS, Discovery’s Planet Green and the Sundance Channel.

Roberta Kaplan, Supreme Court Litigator, U.S. vs Windsor
A partner in the Litigation Department, Roberta (Robbie) Kaplan has been described as a “litigation superstar,” a “powerhouse corporate litigator” and a “pressure junkie” who “thrives on looking at the big picture” whether “in the gay-marriage legal fight or high-profile corporate scandals.”

Robbie successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court on behalf of her client Edith Windsor in United States v. Windsor, the landmark Supreme Court case. In Windsor, the nation’s highest court ruled that a key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) violated the U.S. Constitution by barring legally married same-sex couples from enjoying the wide-ranging benefits of marriage conferred under federal law. The consequences of the Windsor decision have been both rapid and profound. Literally dozens of courts throughout the United States have explicitly relied on Windsor to extend equal rights to gay people under the law. Professor Lawrence Tribe of Harvard Law School has observed that he cannot “think of any Supreme Court decision in history that has ever created so rapid and broad a lower-court groundswell in a single direction as Windsor.”

With a special performance by Element:

ll-female a cappella powerhouse Element calls New York City home. With a repertoire of contemporary and classic pop and rock, Element has lent its vocal stylings to a wide range of venues. Since being featured on Season 4 of NBC’s The Sing-Off, the group has entertained crowds at Fashion Week, The Sing-Off Tour, the Dominique Ansel Bakery, and high end private events. They have also appeared on New York Live and as a repeat opening act for Jay Leno.

Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference at Javit Center-NYC 2015

Lightfair International Trade Show and Conference at Javit Center-NYC 2015

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Revealed here. In the lighting, design and technology innovations that make LIGHTFAIR International 2015 the global connection for integrated design. For more than 25 years, the source for new solutions, new knowledge, new practices–all brilliantly presented in the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference.

LIGHTFAIR International is co-owned by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES),and the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD), The event is co-owned, produced and managed by AMC, Inc.

The global stage for innovation on the LFI trade show floor
6 pavilions showcase product-specific manufacturers
Conference offers 200+ hours of world-class accredited education
Conference courses range from 90 minutes to 2-day immersion sessions at every level, from
Courses on retrofitting existing buildings, managing LED costs, sources updates, and more
The LFI Innovation Awards® honors the industry’s newest product designs
LFI Networking & Special Events bring together lighting industry professionals.

LIGHTFAIR’s next edition is expected to attract over 25,000 design, lighting, architectural, design, engineering, energy, facility and industry professionals from around the world.

500 of the world’s leading manufacturers showcased their latest technologies and innovations in over 200,000 square feet of exhibit space,

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