Women of color

1,000 Dreams Fund's BroadcastHER Summit Returns for Women Content Creators and Gamers in Partnership with Twitch Women's Alliance

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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In partnership with Twitch Women's Alliance, the two-day virtual event will be live streamed on 1DF's Twitch Channel , featuring a diverse line-up of talented women content creators and industry thought leaders.

Key Points: 
  • In partnership with Twitch Women's Alliance, the two-day virtual event will be live streamed on 1DF's Twitch Channel , featuring a diverse line-up of talented women content creators and industry thought leaders.
  • 1DF launched their BroadcastHER Initiative in 2018 specifically to support underserved women content creators who stream as well as women in gaming and esports.
  • "We are so thrilled to bring back our BroadcastHER Summit for a second year, part of our BroadcastHER Initiative for our growing community of talented and passionate women content creators and gamers.
  • To learn more about 1DF, visit http://1000dreamsfund.org/
    The Twitch Women's Alliance program is dedicated to supporting women creators on Twitch.

Stellantis Women of Color Earn Recognition at Annual STEM Conference

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Stellantis business leaders received honors for their career, technical and community achievements at the annual Women of Color STEM Conference, held virtually October 7-9.

Key Points: 
  • Stellantis business leaders received honors for their career, technical and community achievements at the annual Women of Color STEM Conference, held virtually October 7-9.
  • The Women of Color Conference honors the significant achievements of women in STEM and ensures that the accomplishments of outstanding women in technical fields are highly visible to industry professionals, government officials and students.
  • "The Women of Color Awards celebrate many of the country's most promising and influential female technical business leaders and Stellantis is proud that our women technical leaders are regarded consistently among such accomplished professionals."
  • These include:
    Since 1995, Women of Color magazines annual STEM Conference has been the premier forum of choice for recognizing the significant contributions by women in STEM fields.

Six World Wide Technology Employees Recognized as Technology All-Stars and Rising Stars at 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference

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Friday, October 8, 2021
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • About Women of Color STEM Conference:
    The annual Women of Color STEM ConferenceA Multicultural Event is produced by Career Communications Group Inc. (CCG), the leader in workforce diversity.
  • For 26 years, the Women of Color STEM Conference has been a leading event for professional development and networking.

Women of Color STEM Awards Honor Actalent Engineering and Science Consultants for Outstanding Workplace Contributions

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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The awards honor women's achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

Key Points: 
  • The awards honor women's achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.
  • Award nominations were submitted by Actalent team members to recognize consultants for outstanding contributions to their workplaces, communities and fields as a whole.
  • The Technology All-Star Award recognizes accomplished women of color that have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities.
  • The annual Women of Color STEM ConferenceAMulticultural Event is produced by Career Communications Group Inc. (CCG), the leader in workforce diversity.

Corporate Counsel Women of Color© to Host 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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NEW YORK, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC), a non-profit professional organization for women attorneys of color, will hold its 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference this September.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC), a non-profit professional organization for women attorneys of color, will hold its 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference this September.
  • CCWC was founded in 2004 by CEO Laurie N. Robinson Haden to advance women of color attorneys, provide networking opportunities, as well as foster diversity in the legal profession.
  • Sponsorships for the upcoming conference are still available.The conference agenda and details may be found on the group's website: www.ccwomenofcolor.org or by calling: (646) 483-8041.
  • About Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC): Founded by Laurie N. Robinson Haden in 2004, CCWC is a not-for-profit organization for women attorneys of color in Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies.

WOC ®- Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy Celebrates First Year Anniversary on June 30, 2021

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WOC - Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy celebrates the anniversary of its first year in operation, as well as announcing the winners of the inaugural WOC Awards for Excellence virtually on June 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WOC - Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy celebrates the anniversary of its first year in operation, as well as announcing the winners of the inaugural WOC Awards for Excellence virtually on June 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
  • The WOC Award for Excellence will be presented to Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women.
  • WOC Founder Yolanda F. Johnson reflected, "In one of our country's most challenging years ever, a beacon of hope for sisterhood among women of color and allies has blossomed with WOC.
  • I am so proud to support each of our members, as well as congratulate our WOC Award winners."

YWCA Central Alabama and Ureeka Empower Women of Color to Start Their Own Business

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Women of color have been especially hard hit as more than half of the 20 million-plus jobs lost last April were held by women.

Key Points: 
  • Women of color have been especially hard hit as more than half of the 20 million-plus jobs lost last April were held by women.
  • As it has done for 118 years, YWCA Central Alabama is stepping in to give women the tools to create work for themselves and others.
  • YWCA's WE360 Business Essentials is a life-changing partnership with Ureeka , an online platform dedicated to helping women and entrepreneurs of color own their own business.
  • CEO Dr. LaRhonda Magras said YWCA Central Alabama decided to use this time to help rejuvenate current business owners and empower more women and girls to create economic opportunities in their communities.

'It's Exhausting Being Resilient All the Time' -- Women of Color Feel Overworked and Helpless During Pandemic

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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While the overall unemployment rate fell to 6.3% last month, it rose to 8.5% for Black women aged 20 and older, while Hispanic women were at 8.8% and white women the lowest at 5.1%.

Key Points: 
  • While the overall unemployment rate fell to 6.3% last month, it rose to 8.5% for Black women aged 20 and older, while Hispanic women were at 8.8% and white women the lowest at 5.1%.
  • Comparatively, only 1/10 of both white and Asian moms were unable to work from home during the pandemic.
  • "As a mom of color I feel like there's an expectation that we have to be strong that we have to be resilient," according to one respondent.
  • Unfortunately, the weight of the pandemic isn't just crushing women of color.

American Express Commits $2.5M to “100 for 100” Program to Invest in the Future of Black Women Entrepreneurs in the U.S.

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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American Express created this program in partnership with IFundWomen of Color , the leading platform for women of color to raise capital, to support Black women entrepreneurs as they work to jump start and grow their business ventures.

Key Points: 
  • American Express created this program in partnership with IFundWomen of Color , the leading platform for women of color to raise capital, to support Black women entrepreneurs as they work to jump start and grow their business ventures.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201119005329/en/
    The 100 entrepreneurs joining the American Express 100 for 100 program (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to the pandemic, Black-women-owned businesses were growing at unprecedented rates yet still making less revenue than their counterparts.
  • Many of the women are also creating content and fostering communities to empower the next class of Black women leaders.
  • Here are the 100 Black women entrepreneurs joining American Express 100 for 100 program:

Fearless Pitch Announces $100,000 Competition for Female Founders of Color

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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The Fearless Fund announces the Fearless Pitch competition for women of color business owners.

Key Points: 
  • The Fearless Fund announces the Fearless Pitch competition for women of color business owners.
  • The Fearless Fund is the first fund led by women of color for women of color.
  • The Fearless Fund is committed to rewriting the narrative for female founders and funding the dreams of women of color led startups.
  • Fearless Fund is built by women of color for women of color.