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Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police Department
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police DepartmentMarch is Women’s History Month, and you might be surprised if I said within my law enforcement career, I have only ever had female supervisors.
Central Florida walk raises money for breast cancer research, advocates regular mammograms
Read full article: Central Florida walk raises money for breast cancer research, advocates regular mammogramsHundreds of breast cancer survivors and supporters took part Saturday morning in the Orlando “MORE THAN PINK” walk, Susan G. Komen’s annual event that raises funds for breast cancer research.
What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise class
Read full article: What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise classA special story to celebrate Women’s History Month – a senior in Seminole County who has seen so much and continues to give so much, despite her age.
Leesburg High School students celebrate Women’s History Month at suffrage reenactment
Read full article: Leesburg High School students celebrate Women’s History Month at suffrage reenactmentLeesburg High School students celebrated Women’s History Month by attending an important reenactment. First-year teacher Jacob Finegan learned about a women’s suffrage procession reenactment happening in The Villages, and immediately knew he wanted his students to experience it firsthand.
‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History Month
Read full article: ‘Celebrate HER Story’ at Walt Disney World highlights Women’s History MonthWalt Disney World Resort is honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month with the return of its popular ‘Celebrate HER Story’ experiences.
Who was the first? A list of female firsts in Florida
Read full article: Who was the first? A list of female firsts in FloridaFrom politicians to occupations traditionally held by men, these are just some of the Florida women that helped pave the way for women today to live out their dreams. Betty Mae Jumper, a full-blooded Seminole Indian, made history in 1967 when she was elected to a four-year term as tribal chairman of the Seminole Indian Tribes. Former U.S. attorney general. Florida Supreme Court Justice Barbara Pariente, right, is sworn in as the court's Chief Justice by former Chief Justice Rosemary Barkett, left, as Pariente's husband Fred Hazouri, center, holds the Bible, Friday, July 2, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla. Barkett was the first woman Chief Justice and Pariente is the second. (Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times via AP, Pool)Kim Ng makes first comments as Marlins general managerGlenda Hood headshot, as Florida Secretary of State, photo (AP2004)
Important Central Florida sites in women’s history
Read full article: Important Central Florida sites in women’s historyThis Women’s History Month, there are a number of stops on the Florida Women’s Heritage Trail right here in Central Florida you can visit to learn more about the contributions ladies have made to history right here in the Sunshine State. It is the oldest surviving incorporated black municipality and possesses a rich tradi- tional culture immortalized in the works of Zora Neale Hurston (1901- 1960). The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts offers a kaleidoscope of exhibitions repre- senting the work of African diaspora artists. AdZora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) When she retired in 1918, she moved to Winter Park, and in 1929 became head of the dramatic arts program at Rollins College.
‘Women United’ luncheon to motivate and inspire local female leaders
Read full article: ‘Women United’ luncheon to motivate and inspire local female leadersORLANDO, Fla. – March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate the accomplishments of local women and to empower them to find even more success, the Heart of Florida United Way is hosting a luncheon Thursday as part of Women United. Women United is a part of United Way that says it fights for the health, education and financial stability for all. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison spoke with Women United Luncheon co-chair Annie Marie Howard about the event. But really, it’s about other women coming together to help other women and families and children.”This year, due to the pandemic, the Women United events are virtual. Click here to purchase or click here to learn more about Women United.
Use this list to support Orlando’s women-owned businesses
Read full article: Use this list to support Orlando’s women-owned businessesGroupon is supporting Women-owned businesses this month with a new list. ORLANDO, Fla. – Following a rough year for many small businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic, Women’s History Month is as good a time as any to support female-owned small businesses in the Orlando area. To help drive customers to businesses owned by awesome lady bosses, Groupon has created a list for March featuring businesses you can get great deals at while shopping small. Women’s History Month is a great time to help uplift small businesses but in particular female-run shops and stores because of the pandemic. All of the donations will be pooled into a fund that supports women-owned small businesses and early stage entrepreneurs.