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Perfection: The disease of the nation

Perfection: The disease of the nation by Mary Elhakam Bags and bags of makeup on my dresser. Open my drawers and they are empty, all clothes are on my bed. I wake up at 5 am just so I can have […]

Governor Andrew Cuomo, son of Governor Mario Cuomo

“Enough Is Enough” Legislation Set For Cuomo Signature

Governor Cuomo is in New York City to sign his signature “Enough is Enough” Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College Campuses. The bill signing takes place at 12 noon at the New York University School of Law.  Last year, […]

Barnard College To Admit Transgender Women

The New York Times reports that Barnard College will begin accepting transgender women, joining other women’s colleges that have created policies on admitting students who don’t identify with their birth sex. The New York Times: http://goo.gl/qWtj63

by · June 5, 2015 · Education News, Women
ASSEMBLY PASSES PLANKS IN WOMEN’S EQUALITY ACT

ASSEMBLY PASSES PLANKS IN WOMEN’S EQUALITY ACT

Today, the Assembly passed legislation strengthening and expanding protections against both sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination. This legislation extends protections from sexual harassment to all private workplaces in New York state.  Today, employers with fewer than four employees are exempt from New York […]

by · May 5, 2015 · Government, Women
Women of Distinction in the 80th Assembly District Breakfast

Women of Distinction in the 80th Assembly District Breakfast

by · March 18, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Women
East Bronx History Forum – Bronx Woman, Weds 7:30pm March 18th

East Bronx History Forum – Bronx Woman, Weds 7:30pm March 18th

In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a presidential proclamation declaring March 8, as National Women’s History Week.  Presidential proclamations have since designated March as Women’s History Month. The Huntington Free Library and The East Bronx History Forum are pleased […]

by · March 17, 2015 · Bulletin Board, Women
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM, 3/18

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FORUM, 3/18

Love Don’t Hurt On March 18, The Bronx Health Reach will present a Domestic Violence Forum at the Urban Health Plan’s Simpson Pavilion located at 1054 Simpson Street in the Bronx. The event’s poster is emblazoned with the slogan, “Love Don’t […]

by · March 4, 2015 · Family, Health & Nutrition, Women