Posts Tagged ‘Women’s History Month’
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Continuing with our Women’s History Month theme “Choose to Challenge,” we’re hearing from AWF Inspire Atlanta alumna Amal Yusuf, who is the project manager for the Employee Relations Center of Expertise at Delta Air Lines. Amal’s story is personal, harrowing, and inspiring, and demonstrates the strength women have, especially when they unite and support one…
Read MoreThe Courage to Sit at the Head of the Table – AND yet…
Choosing to challenge any barrier a person faces takes courage. Taking the first step can be the most courageous one of all. AWF Board alumna Ann W. Cramer shares how she found the courage to find her seat at the table as the only woman on a public board and how having the courage to…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month 2020 Events
For Women’s History Month 2020, we’ve put together a list of events happening around Metro Atlanta to celebrate. We’ll be updating this list as needed. If you have any event you’d like to share for this list, please email us at info@atlantawomen.org. Ongoing throughout March Every Wednesday at 6 pm, Auburn Avenue Research Library (AARL)…
Read MoreInspiring Women to Lead
In the U.S., March is Women’s History Month and it is an opportunity to celebrate the inspiring women who have contributed to and shaped our country and the world. At AWF, we not only recognize past and present contributions of women, but look to the future as well. Today we launch the 2019 class of…
Read MoreIn His Own Words
By: Mark Wasserman, Managing Partner, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP; Co-Chief Executive Officer, Eversheds Sutherland Limited To close out this year’s Women’s History Month, AWF Board Member Mark Wasserman shares why he is proud to serve on The Atlanta Women’s Foundation Board of Directors and to be a champion for women and girls in our community.…
Read MoreEquality vs. Equity
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we wanted to explore the concept of equality versus equity and how it applies to the work of The Atlanta Women’s Foundation. So what is the difference between these two concepts? Equality is when resources are distributed evenly; everyone receives an equal share. While equality is definitely…
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month in Atlanta
For Women’s History Month, we’ve pulled together a listing of events happening throughout the metro Atlanta area during the month of March. The events range from film screenings to lectures to conferences. March 2 Black Women Film Summit Weekend From Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, the Black Women Film Network will be…
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