Influential Women of Queens Queens, New York - queenska.com
Nov 5, 2024 · New York is home to many notable women who have left an indelible mark on human history. In Queens, many influential women across various fields, from politics to show business, were born or have resided.
Queens Dreams: The Women Who Enrich the World’s Borough
Our latest series spotlighting inspiring women from the world’s borough. Learn more about their unique stories which has made them the powerful women they are today. Each week a new episode will launch featuring Tina Charles (WNBA), Michelle Stoddart (Resorts World New York City), Roxanne Shante (Hip Hop Pioneer) and more.
Women’s History Month: Center for the Women of New York …
March is Women’s History Month and the Queens Post and QNS are highlighting organizations such as the Center for the Women of New York (CWNY), which advocates for women’s rights and equality. The CWNY currently has two locations, one at Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens, located at 120-55 Queens Blvd, and the other in Bayside at 207 Totten ...
Queens Women Trailblazers Inspire Generations of Change - amNewYork
Sep 12, 2019 · Queens-bred entertainers Cyndi Lauper, Nicki Minaj, and Lucy Liu have certainly left an impact on American culture in recent decades, but amNewYork wants to shed light on the women who paved...
Women in Queens: A unique historical reflection | | qchron.com
Sep 3, 2015 · Betty Friedan, Yeou-Cheng Ma, Helen Keller, Ris‘ Stevens, Lisa Randall and Grace Lee Boggs are the influential ladies you can learn about at the quaint historical home on the Kingsland Homestead.
30 Years of Celebrating Women: Power Women of Queens to …
Feb 6, 2024 · Surprised by the prevalence of male-dominated awards ceremonies decades ago, she took action: Power Women of Queens emerged as a platform to celebrate and unite female trailblazers across diverse...
Borough President Honors 17 Outstanding Women Of Queens
Mar 29, 2001 · Queens Borough President Claire Shulman recently honored 17 outstanding women in the borough with the Rosemary Gunning Award presented at a special ceremony held at Queens Borough Hall.
Queens women continue blazing trails in courts and law
Mar 9, 2021 · For decades, Queens women have pushed boundaries and broken glass ceilings in the legal field — from the first female judge appointed to the borough bench in 1960 to the first woman elected district attorney 60 years later.
Plaza at Queens Borough Hall Rededicated as “Women’s Plaza”
Aug 22, 2017 · “Queens Borough Hall, a building with a strong history of female leadership, now has its own Women’s Plaza honoring the women of the borough,” said DDC Acting Commissioner Ana Barrio. “DDC is very pleased to be able to build …
Public Plaza At Borough Hall Dedicated To The Women Of Queens
Aug 23, 2017 · Queens Borough President Melinda Katz (at podium) hosted the August 22 ribbon-cutting for the newly restored “Women’s Plaza in Queens,” a public space dedicated to the women of Queens. Formerly the location of controversial statue, “Triumph of Civic Virtue,” the plaza is located adjacent to Queens Borough Hall in Kew Gardens.