Author Archives: Maria Sanchez

Walk to End FGM

October 15, 2019 12:23 pm \

FGM is the intentional removal of either all or part of the external female genitalia and is not religiously mandated.  85% of maternal and infant mortality in Africa is the result of FGM.  Presently, FGM is being practiced here on American soil, as well as the UK, and the EU.  We want it stopped in the world!
 
200 MILLION girls and women are alive today who have had their genitals cut off.  Maria will be participating in the 6th Walk to End FGM (Female Genital Mutilation). Somalia has a 98% cut compliance rate!
 

Money raised from this event will be used to support the “Lisa C. Bruch Scholarship Fund“ to help pay for the education of girls in Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea which also have high cut rates.  Their parents are asked to sign a legally binding document that states they will not allow their daughters to be cut.  This is enforced by an annual physical exam.
 
 

Join us for this 2-day Event!

GLOBAL WOMAN AWARDS CEREMONY – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019
6:30 PM (1830) EST, Friday 10/18/19
Awards and Silent Auction
Milken Institute School of Public Health
George Washington University
950 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20052
WALK TO END FGM 2019 – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019
Pre-Walk Program: 12:00 Noon EST, Saturday, 10/19/19
High Profile Keynote Speaker, Prizes & Recognition
National Sylvan Theater
Washington Memorial Drive, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
 
WALK-A-THON STARTS
1:30pm on Saturday, October 19th
Walk Route: Begin at the Sylvan Theater and we will walk to the Lincoln Memorial and back to the Sylvan Theater.
Posted in: Culture, Events, In the News, Philanthropy, Topics

Michael Steel, Political Analyst for MSNBC

February 24, 2019 11:08 am \

Divisiveness in America: Is There Any Hope for Common Ground? This week we are honored to have the former Chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Michael Steele as our guest. Michael Steele is an American conservative political commentator and Chair of the from 2009 – 2011 and served as the lieutenant governor of Maryland from 2003-2007. Mr. Steele’s ability as a communicator and commentator is showcased through his current role as a political analyst for MSNBC. He has appeared on Meet the Press, Face the Nation, HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report and The Daily Show. Additionally, Mr. Steele can be heard weekly on his radio program ‘Steele & Unger’ on the POTUS Channel on Sirius XM. Please join us and hear Michael’s views on our current political polarization and how we may be able to bring America back together!

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Posted in: Culture, Government, Maria Sanchez Show, Podcasts, Politics

Former DC Mayor, Sharon Pratt

February 10, 2019 11:20 am \

Just recently, the UDC launched the Institute for Politics Policy and History and our guest, Former Mayor Sharon Pratt, will serve as the Founding Director and an Advisory Committee Member of the Institute for Politics Policy and History. It’s MISSION is rediscovering District of Columbia history – and its consequential role in determining contemporary politics and policy. The Institute of Politics Policy and History, housed at the University of the District of Columbia, one of the country’s oldest HBCUs, will encourage constructive, spirited dialogue around the issues of the day – illuminating these conversations with insights from our city and nation’s history. Tune in as we learn how this new Institute can reshape attitudes about our nation’s capital and help us become part of the national dialogue. http://ipph.org/

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Posted in: Columbia Statehood, DC Statehood, Podcasts, Politics

Dr. Christian Claxton Gregory

October 7, 2018 11:43 am \

We are honored to have Dr. Christian Claxton Gregory, eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory, as our guest! Dr. Gregory served as Dick Gregory’s business manager, adviser and confidant and currently serves as the sole executor of the Estate of Dick Gregory. He is the founding partner of Legends and Legacies Entertainment, Director of the Dick Gregory Foundation/Society, Author, Board Certified Chiropractor, and Medical Director of Washington Spine & Disc. We’ll be talking about the new play TURN ME LOOSE, a play about Comic Genius Dick Gregory at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C.. Maria and I will be attending the play & Champagne Reception on Friday, October 12, 2018 – the 86th anniversary of Dick’s birthday!

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Posted in: Culture, Entertainment, Podcasts, Relationships

Gary Byrne: ‘Crisis of Character’

July 10, 2017 2:46 am \

Join Senator Brown & Maria Sanchez as they discuss the Dallas shootings and other recent events. In the 2nd half hour their guest will be Gary Byrne. Gary Byrne is a retired secret service agent to former President Bill Clinton who will discuss his tell all best seller about his time as a secret service agent and the national media blackout due to the nature of his tell all memoir that is topping the NY Times best seller list ‘Crisis of Character’.

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Posted in: Columbia Statehood, Culture, Podcasts, Politics, Presidential Candidates