Hundreds of Brooklynites joined Councilmembers Williams, Cumbo to honor six prominent NYC women
Third Annual Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Celebration Highlighted Leading Women in Advocacy, Media, Business and Community Development
Councilmember and Deputy Leader Jumaane D. Williams hosted the third annual Shirley Chisholm Women of Distinction Celebration last week, where hundreds of Brooklynites gathered to honor six prominent women from diverse fields, including activism, media, business and community development.
The celebration was co-hosted by Councilmember Laurie Cumbo and featured a keynote speech by Public Advocate Letitia James. Additionally, Councilmember Darlene Mealy, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, Assemblymember Latrice Walker and District Leader Olanike Alabi joined to celebrate the honorees and Women’s History Month.
“I’ve been surrounded by strong women my entire life — especially my mother and sister — and am well aware that while it might be 2016, society still has a long way to go before we achieve real gender equality,” said Williams. “Too often, women’s contributions are ignored simply because they were accomplished by women. In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m excited to celebrate six distinguished women who have made great contributions both in their respective fields and in our communities.”
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