Category: Girl Power

Alicia Kali Wins Five International Stevie Awards

Alicia Kali has been named the winner in five categories at the Stevie® Awards for her non-profit Purpose DRV’N, and her DRV’N Brain product startup. Kali triumphed in Startup of the Year, Woman of the Year, Female Executive of the Year, Female Innovator of the Year, and Most Innovative Woman of the Year, in the […]

Gaby Natale Becomes First Latina Author Signed by HarperCollins Leadership

3-time EMMY winner journalist, speaker, and entrepreneur Gaby Natale is breaking barriers by becoming the first Latina to be published by HarperCollins Leadership when her book The Virtuous Circle hits the stands on January 5th, 2021. “I believe that every time we pioneer, we move the world forward. This door I am about to open […]

‘From victims to survivors’: Honouring Those Lost to Gender-based Violence

December 6th is the 31st anniversary of the violent act at Polytechnique Montréal that claimed the lives of 14 women, we pause to remember all those we’ve lost to gender-based violence in Canada. Each year, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women reminds us of the ongoing need to invest in […]

Bounce Trumpet Awards To Honor Naomi Campbell for Fighting for Social Justice

Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, has announced the full roster of honorees for the 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards which annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. This year’s 29th annual ceremony – entitled The Bounce […]

ETAF Hosts The Elizabeth Taylor Ball To End AIDS: Virtual On World AIDS Day 12/1/20

On December 1st, on World AIDS Day, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation hosted The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL broadcast. The elegant evening, hosted by ETAF ambassador Kathy Ireland, was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences Inc., and Diamond Sponsor BVLGARI. The one-hour broadcast reflected Elizabeth Taylor’s vision of an AIDS-free world, […]

Spice Girl Mel B to host season 2 of ‘The Fashion Hero’

Beauty World Search, the production company behind TV series and disruptive global social media movement ‘The Fashion Hero’, has revealed global TV star and inspirational Spice Girl Mel B (Dancing with the Stars, X Factor UK/ Australia, America’s Got Talent) as the host of the show’s second season. The 10 x 60′ series will be […]

Queen Latifah Stars in “Beyond Breathless”

Boehringer Ingelheim announced that “Beyond Breathless,” a new documentary featuring award-winning actress, musician and TV producer Queen Latifah will premiere on A&E December 5 at 12 p.m. ET. “Beyond Breathless” is the first documentary to spotlight the journey of those impacted by ILD through the real experiences of people living with this rare lung disease, […]

Full Speaker Lineup Announced for Women’s Leadership Summit

The Volunteers of America Classic – the only LPGA event in Texas – announces the full speaker lineup for the Women’s Leadership Summit presented by Versant Health to be hosted virtually December 1, 2020. This year’s lineup will feature: Featured remarks and Q&A with Andrea Kremer, Emmy award winning journalist Leadership Panel featuring Myung Lee, […]

Academy Award®, Tony® and Emmy® Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis on Knowing Your Worth

As an Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actress, Viola Davis is widely recognized as one of today’s most respected, gifted and sought-after actors. But at the end of the day, her passions lie more in matters of the heart and soul: loving her family, sharing her wisdom, spreading her message of hope and confidence. In […]

Women’s Sports Foundation Announces Travel & Training Fund Grant Recipients

The Women’s Sports Foundation has announced its 2020 Travel & Training Fund grant recipients, awarding a total of $75,000 to 15 individual athletes and two women’s teams, across eight states and 13 sports. Fueled by WSF National Partner Gatorade®, the Fund is designed to support women athletes with elite potential who have financial need and […]