Ruth Thaler-Carter

Jan 16, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter

Dana Hill-Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Glowissima and inspiration behind M153 Soft Matte Lipstick. At MOB Beauty, diversity and inclusion are more than ideals — they’re the core principles driving the brand forward.

Jan 9, 2025 | amsterdamnews.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter

As readers of this column know so well, the writer is a film buff and last week’s profile — remembering the life and legacy of Rudy Render — is indicative of that passion. Once again, I am provoked by a cameo appearance of an actress; this time, Clarice Taylor for her role in “Play Misty for Me” (1971), Clint Eastwood’s directorial film debut that brought jazz, drama, violence, tension, and terror together in an unforgettable motif. Taylor has only two scenes in the film.

Jan 7, 2025 | iabc.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter |Soumik Roy |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow

Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an IABC-St. Louis blog post by the same author. It’s common to see conversations about reasons to join and be active in a professional association like IABC. With a new year upon us, now is a great time to consider the role of connections and the value of IABC membership and its role in networking — and professional success. At a recent meeting of IABC St. Louis, we discussed all aspects of IABC based on its benefits.

Nov 7, 2024 | amsterdamnews.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter

The nationally recognized 63-year-old Riverside Hawks basketball and academic program holds its annual fundraiser on Nov. 7 at New York’s Mandarin Oriental (80 Columbus Circle). This year’s Hope, Health, and Hoops Gala will honor three supporters of the program and celebrate the life of one of its most devoted and beloved board members.

Oct 17, 2024 | amsterdamnews.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter

The First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem gathered members of Divine Nine fraternities and sororities to help register people to vote this past weekend. Divine Nine organizations include the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta sororities and the Alpha Phi Alpha, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma fraternities.