Women of color

Women's Foundation of the South Reveals Designers for Inaugural Fundraising Event "Crescendeaux"

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded by womxn of color to work on behalf of womxn of color in the South, groundbreaking nonprofit organization Women's Foundation of the South (WFS) in its successful inaugural year showed just how effective WFS is in its mission and vision – and just how strong the need is in this country's 13 Southern states. To commemorate the robust launch of its second fiscal year, and to raise money for its urgently needed programming and initiatives, WFS is holding its first-ever fundraising event – a multi-dimensional evening that is sure to resonate with its constituents and the greater community at large. 

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  • Crescendeaux: A Fashion Fusion Experience, Celebrating Designers of Color in the South will take place on Thursday, November 3, at the venerable Generations Hall in New Orleans.
  • The event kicks off with a VIP reception at 6pm ET, and all ticket holders are invited to the reception as well.
  • All proceeds from Crescendeaux will benefit the vital work of the Women's Foundation of the South to build the health, wealth, and power of womxn and girls of color in the South.
  • About Women's Foundation of the South:
    WFS centers and invests in the collective power, health, well-being, economic security, and leadership of women and girls of color in the South.

Six World Wide Technology Employees Recognized as Technology Rising Stars at 2022 Women of Color STEM Conference

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, announces six of its employees will be honored during the Women of Color STEM Conference Digital Twin Experience (DTX) on October 7-9.

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  • World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, announces six of its employees will be honored during the Women of Color STEM Conference Digital Twin Experience (DTX) on October 7-9.
  • The Women of Color STEM Awards recognize the significant contributions and outstanding achievements of women in STEM disciplines.
  • The WWT Women of Color STEM award winners include:
    These women are dedicated to mentorship and diversity initiatives that advance opportunities for, and help shape the technology leaders of the future.
  • A big thank you to the Women of Color STEM Conference for celebrating these incredible women in technology.

Diverse Talent Fuels Our Success

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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The Stellantis women earned Women of Color Technology All-Star and Technology Rising Star Awards, which recognize accomplished professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.

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  • The Stellantis women earned Women of Color Technology All-Star and Technology Rising Star Awards, which recognize accomplished professionals who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.
  • "Stellantis' long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to recruit and develop diverse talent, is embedded in our purpose and values and ensures our products exceed the expectations of all of our customers," said Lottie Holland, vice president of diversity, inclusion, engagement and EEO compliance, Stellantis North America.
  • "Our leadership team is proud that our women technical leaders are regarded consistently among our country's most promising and influential professionals in their fields."
  • The conference offers both valuable career networking opportunities and hosts prestigious award ceremonies, which have earned widespread praise.

Gotara CEO D. Sangeeta Receives Women of Color STEM Award for Career Achievement for 2nd Time in 26-Year Career

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gotara (http://www.gotara.com), creator of the leading global career growth platform for women in STEM +, today announced D. Sangeeta will be honored during the Women of Color STEM conference on October 6-8 in Detroit, Michigan with the prestigious Career Achievement Award. This is the second time Sangeeta has received the Woman of Color STEM award for Career Achievement, with the first coming in 2005 when she was a maintenance cost engineering manager at General Electric.

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  • This is the second time Sangeeta has received the Woman of Color STEM award for Career Achievement, with the first coming in 2005 when she was a maintenance cost engineering manager at General Electric.
  • Sangeeta recently left the corporate world after more than two decades to start Gotara and reimagine career mentoring, coaching, and upskilling for women in STEM +.
  • Gotara has woven diversity and inclusion in every thought, equity in every action throughout the start-up's fabric, including its AI/ML career growth platform.
  • The Women of Color STEM Awards recognize the significant contributions and outstanding achievements of women in STEM disciplines.

Women's Business Enterprise National Council Announces America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises Hall of Fame and America's Top Corporations: Resiliency Edition

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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ATLANTA, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is proud to announce that 18 corporations have been named to the America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises Hall of Fame and 63 corporations have been honored with the prestigious America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs): Resiliency Edition award.

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  • ATLANTA, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is proud to announce that 18 corporations have been named to the America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises Hall of Fame and 63 corporations have been honored with the prestigious America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs): Resiliency Edition award.
  • WBENC applauds the Top Corporations Hall of Fame honoreesfor their dedication to successfully implementing world-class diversity and inclusion programs that enable growth and innovation, while breaking down barriers for women entrepreneurs.
  • The WBENC Hall of Fame distinction of the Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises exemplifies exceptional leadership in corporate supplier diversity programs and supply chains.
  • All of the Top Corporations Hall of Fame and Top Corporations: Resiliency Edition were honored during the 2022 WBENC National Conference June 7 9, 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, the first large scale event for the WBENC network since 2019.

Prominent Corporate Partners Daphne Higgs and Teresa Tate Join Morrison & Foerster in the Bay Area

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Daphne M. Higgs and Teresa M.L.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison & Foerster , a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the additions of Daphne M. Higgs and Teresa M.L.
  • Higgs and Tate join Morrison & Foerster from another leading law firm, where Higgs was a partner in the Technology Transactions & Privacy group and played an integral role in the M&A and ECVC practices.
  • Tate was a corporate partner in the M&A and ECVC groups at her previous firm, and served as chair of its San Francisco office's Diversity Committee.
  • "Daphne and Teresa are both highly accomplished lawyers from historically underrepresented groups who bring deep knowledge of the technology industry to the firm.

The Women’s Executive Network Launches in the U.S. with Women’s Leadership Summit

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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To mark its launch, WXN is hosting the Powerfully Empowered Women's Leadership Summit on April 28, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sheraton Flowood: The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi.

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  • To mark its launch, WXN is hosting the Powerfully Empowered Women's Leadership Summit on April 28, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sheraton Flowood: The Refuge Hotel and Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi.
  • Its always been a dream of mine to expand WXNs mission and mandate from a national scope into an international one.
  • The Powerfully Empowered Womens Leadership Summit continues that legacy with lively keynotes, panels and a workshop exploring courage and resilience in leadership.
  • Women's Executive Network (WXN) is North Americas #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of professional women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.

WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM ANNOUNCES 2022 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND CONTENT TO DRIVE LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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For both in-person and virtual attendees, the 2022 Leadership Conference will feature much-anticipated best-in-class content, including top-quality mainstage keynotes, extensive breakout sessions organized by career stage, personal wellness sessions, and live in-person and virtual networking opportunities.

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  • For both in-person and virtual attendees, the 2022 Leadership Conference will feature much-anticipated best-in-class content, including top-quality mainstage keynotes, extensive breakout sessions organized by career stage, personal wellness sessions, and live in-person and virtual networking opportunities.
  • For in-person attendance, WFF's LIMITLESS 2022 Leadership Conference will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas .
  • The Conference will include a Welcome Reception on Sunday, March 20, 2022, sponsored by P&G Professional.
  • ABOUT WOMEN'S FOODSERVICE FORUM: Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) is the Food Industry's thought leader on gender equity.

Women of Color Continue to Lose Ground in the Workplace, Despite Companies' Efforts to Attract and Retain Them, According to New Study from the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative and nFormation

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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"We need to listen to women of color to uncover how to best support and champion them.

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  • "We need to listen to women of color to uncover how to best support and champion them.
  • "Organizations are losing vital talent and Women of Color are the solution," said Deepa Purushothaman, co-founder of nFormation.
  • Women of color are 25% less likely to say they are fairly compensated to white women in the same position.
  • nFormation is a first-of-its-kind community created by Women of Color for Women of Color.

Cannabis Dispensary Josephine & Billie's Officially Opens Its Doors As a First-of-Its-Kind Retail & Educational Experience for Women of Color in Los Angeles

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis brand and retail concept Josephine & Billie's today announced the official opening of its inaugural Los Angeles location.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Cannabis brand and retail concept Josephine & Billie's today announced the official opening of its inaugural Los Angeles location.
  • And women of color rarely get the opportunity to feel comfortable in those spaces.
  • But Josephine & Billie's was designed and built by, and for, women of color with that in mind," commented Andersen.
  • Women founded and led, Josephine and Billie's is the first dispensary in the nation to focus on women of color.