Save the Date: 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala 2019
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Monday, May 6th, in New York City
Movies
10 Female Leadership Lessons From the New ‘Beauty and the Beast’
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While many debate if the film’s lead character, Belle, is a victim or a role model, there are lessons modern female leaders and working women can learn from her.
Philanthropy
‘My Passion, My Philanthropy’: Loreen Arbus’ Work Defined By Marginalization
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From her organization, the Loreen Arbus Foundation, to her long list of other philanthropic work, Arbus has committed herself to girls, women and those with disabilities. The latest in the series “My Passion, My Philanthropy.”
Teen Voices
Florida Teens Offer Advice to Next U.S. President
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No matter what happens at the polls on Nov. 8, these girls offer leadership advice for POTUS from their own experience.
Philanthropy
‘My Passion, My Philanthropy’: Marcy Syms Pushes for Equal Rights Amendment
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While this is her paramount philanthropic passion, Syms saw early on that gender was often forgotten in important areas of American society and has worked to change that.
Commentary
My Tribute to the Enormous Generosity of Linda Fisher
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One friend who could not be at our celebration last night was someone who taught me the rewards of fundraising for Women’s eNews. From all of us at Women’s eNews, thank you so much.
Teen Voices
From Sacagawea to Sotomayor, Florida Teens Want to See Woman on $10 Bill
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These co-ed students in Fort Lauderdale recognize the important roles women have played throughout history, noting who they feel should be honored on the $10 bill.
Government
It’s Time for Women in Government, Public Service to Speak Up
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As the National Women’s History Project celebrates the important roles women have played in public service and government leadership this month, Page Wilson tells her own tale of a life in this arena.
United Nations
Three Women on Short List to Take Over Helm at the U.N.
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And this time the selection process is under greater scrutiny. For the first time member states may nominate candidates to act as the U.N.’s de facto spokesperson and leader. In April they will have a chance to ask the candidates questions over three days of informal dialogues.
Heart Disease
Latina Cardiologist Responds to Call from Women in the Bronx
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As director of outreach cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Julie Ramos remembers where she came from. “My mom did not have a job other than as a cleaning lady,” says Ramos. And her mother’s English was limited.