Women

UN Commission on the Status of Women Event Spotlights Inclusive Leadership and Positive Masculinity as Keys to Gender Equality

By NEW YORK TREND / April 1, 2026 /

A high-level gathering at the United Nations is putting a renewed spotlight on the role of inclusive leadership and positive masculinity in advancing gender equality worldwide. During the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, in partnership with the World Madam Foundation, convened a widely…

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Inside A Powerful Maternal Health Conversation in Atlanta

By NEW YORK TREND / January 27, 2026 / Comments Off on Inside A Powerful Maternal Health Conversation in Atlanta

The Morehouse School of Medicine became a hub of inspiration and awareness on November 19, 2025, as The First Ladies Health Initiative (FLHI) hosted Born to Thrive: Maternal Health Panel & Resource Fair. The event drew celebrities, medical professionals, and community leaders to address the pressing maternal health challenges facing Black women today, blending star…

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Meet Georgia Fort: The Emmy-Winning Journalist Fighting for Media Justice and Trust in a Fractured News Era

By NEW YORK TREND / January 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Meet Georgia Fort: The Emmy-Winning Journalist Fighting for Media Justice and Trust in a Fractured News Era

In an era when the business of news is under siege, press freedom is increasingly challenged, and public media faces widespread defunding, voices like Georgia Fort’s are more crucial than ever. A three-time Midwest Emmy Award-winning journalist, Georgia brings an authoritative perspective to conversations about race, media ethics, and independent journalism. Her rare access and…

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Children’s Defense Fund Expands Leadership Team to Amplify Impact on America’s Children

By NEW YORK TREND / December 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Children’s Defense Fund Expands Leadership Team to Amplify Impact on America’s Children

The Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), America’s leading multi-issue child advocacy organization, is strengthening its leadership to deepen its commitment to children and youth across the nation. Founded over fifty years ago by Civil Rights icon Marian Wright Edelman, CDF has long championed policies and programs that support child well-being, racial equity, and social justice. Today,…

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A Giant Leap for Menstrual Health: Lunette Becomes the First Menstrual Cup Successfully Tested in Space

By NEW YORK TREND / December 8, 2025 / Comments Off on A Giant Leap for Menstrual Health: Lunette Becomes the First Menstrual Cup Successfully Tested in Space

Menstrual care just entered a new frontier. In a history-making breakthrough, Lunette has become the first menstrual cup brand to undergo testing under true spaceflight conditions—marking a major step forward for women’s health as space missions grow longer and more inclusive. The newly released findings come from the AstroCup Project, the first scientific initiative designed…

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Franchise Powerhouse Ari The CEO Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in 2025

By Ann Brown / November 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Franchise Powerhouse Ari The CEO Is Redefining Entrepreneurship in 2025

Arian Tucker, widely known as Ari The CEO, is rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship. At 37, this mother, mogul, and soon-to-be Doctor of Entrepreneurship is proving that business ownership can be both profitable and purposeful. With a growing franchise portfolio that includes Smoothie King, PJ’s Coffee, and The Peach Cobbler Factory, Ari is leading a…

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Girl Scouts of the USA Launch Body Appreciation Program Amid Alarming Research on Girls’ Self-Image

By Ann Brown / September 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Girl Scouts of the USA Launch Body Appreciation Program Amid Alarming Research on Girls’ Self-Image

Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is taking direct aim at harmful body image pressures faced by young girls. On August 12, the organization announced the launch of a new Body Appreciation Program, created in partnership with self-care brand Flamingo, after releasing survey findings that reveal just how early these pressures begin. The nationally representative…

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The Africa-America Institute Names Felicia Appenteng as New CEO

By NEW YORK TREND / September 23, 2025 / Comments Off on The Africa-America Institute Names Felicia Appenteng as New CEO

The Africa-America Institute (AAI) has officially appointed Felicia Appenteng as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Appenteng, who stepped into the role of Interim CEO on July 1, 2025, was confirmed following a comprehensive executive search led by AAI’s Board of Trustees. AAI Board Chair Christal Jackson praised the appointment, noting Appenteng’s…

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WalletHub Ranks the Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2025

By Ann Brown / September 9, 2025 / Comments Off on WalletHub Ranks the Best and Worst States to Have a Baby in 2025

As the cost of childbirth continues to rise—averaging over $2,600 for insured mothers and nearly $15,000 for those without—personal finance website WalletHub has released its 2025 report on the Best & Worst States to Have a Baby. The comprehensive analysis evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 measures of cost, healthcare…

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Queens of Ubiquitous 2025

By NEW YORK TREND / August 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Queens of Ubiquitous 2025

The countdown is on! From Sept. 5-7 at The Hall at Live! in Hanover, MD, the vibrant city is set to come alive with purpose, power, and passion as the Ubiquitous Women’s Expo celebrates its monumental 11th year. Founded by the visionary @detroitgermaine, this annual gathering is more than just an expo—it’s a movement that…

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