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It Starts With Her. Macy’s Celebrates the Next Generation of Women in Honor of Women’s History Month

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Monday, March 6, 2023

This March, Macy’s celebrates the strength, perseverance, and achievements of women through It Starts With Her, the company’s Women’s History Month celebration.

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  • This March, Macy’s celebrates the strength, perseverance, and achievements of women through It Starts With Her, the company’s Women’s History Month celebration.
  • Macy's Celebrates the Next Generation of Women in Honor of Women's History Month.
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    “It Starts With Her is a powerful phrase that perfectly encapsulates the strength, perseverance and achievements of women throughout history.
  • In celebration of Women’s History Month, Macy’s Mission Every One pavilions will feature exclusive product from Phenomenal by Meena Harris in 315 stores nationwide.

Girls Inc. to honor Patricia Field, H.E.R., Hoda Kotb, and Walgreens at New York Luncheon Celebrating Women of Achievement

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Friday, March 3, 2023

NEW YORK, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at The Plaza in New York City, the Girls Inc. New York Celebration Luncheon will present the prestigious Corporate Vision Award to Walgreens for its leadership in creating healthy communities for girls. The event also recognizes three outstanding women of achievement who are icons in their respective fields, serving as role models for girls and young women everywhere.

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  • The event also recognizes three outstanding women of achievement who are icons in their respective fields, serving as role models for girls and young women everywhere.
  • "Role models are a powerful force in helping girls and young women envision endless possibilities for their future," said Stephanie J.
  • Hull, Ph.D., President and CEO of Girls Inc. "Our 2023 New York Luncheon honorees have paved the way for a new generation of leaders and innovators.
  • Luncheon Co-Chairs are long-time Girls Inc. supporter and National Board members Alison Kenney Paul, Managing Director at Google, and Bobby Amirshahi, S.V.P.

American Jewish Committee Presents Moral Courage Award to Masih Alinejad, Prominent Opponent of Iranian Regime

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Monday, June 13, 2022

NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Masih Alinejad, one of the most outspoken opponents of the Islamic regime in Tehran, was honored today by American Jewish Committee (AJC) with the global advocacy organization's Moral Courage Award.

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  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Masih Alinejad, one of the most outspoken opponents of the Islamic regime in Tehran, was honored today by American Jewish Committee (AJC) with the global advocacy organization's Moral Courage Award.
  • AJC honored Alinejad for her "moral, intellectual, and physical courage, extraordinary bravery, and commitment to the protection of human rights."
  • Thanking AJC, Alinejad said she wants to share the Moral Courage Award with "the brave Iranian women" who have been treated as "second-class citizens" since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
  • In 2014, Alinejad launched "My Stealthy Freedom," an online campaign against the Iranian regime's mandate that women wear the hijab.