“When are we going to get over the idea that it’s shocking that women can do things?”
Geena Davis the successful actress is also a pioneering advocate, fighting to change the media's portrayal of women....
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The Most Inspiring Lunch Table In Town
Yesterday we officially celebrated the launch of WOMEN YOU SHOULD KNOW with a very special event. The "power lunch", hosted at the world famous Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City, brought together 35 dynamic women from all walks of life....
“I am certain this will be the century of women.” – Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil
The United Nations General Assembly convened in New York City last week on September 21, 2011 and history was made when Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil, delivered the opening address to the delegates from the organization's 193 members. Almost 9 months ago,on January 1, 2011, she was sworn in as the first female elected President of Brazil....
What do Mother Theresa, J.K. Rowling, Michelle Obama, & Betty White Have In Common With Wonder Woman?
Bluewater Productions, the creators of the wildly popular, monthly, biographical comic book series Female Force, capture the true to life essence of these women in graphic color and use the real facts of their history making and shaping lives to tell their stories, comic book style. Call it education with entertainment value....
Mom On A Mission To Help Kids Fighting Cancer… One Cookie At A Time
Gretchen Holt Witt was confronted with one of life's biggest challenges when her 2 year old son Liam was diagnosed in February 2007 with Neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer with no cure. Gretchen and Larry founded the national, non-profit organization Cookies for Kids' Cancer in 2008. ...
Got Something To Share? We’re Ready To Listen
Since Women You Should Know can't be everywhere or know everyone, we want YOU to tell us about the Women WE Should Know. If you have something to share about a woman you think we should know, we're ready to listen....
Women to Watch
Last night was the annual, Primetime Emmy Awards, a celebration of some of the most brilliant stars from television, and the kick-off to television's new fall season.It is likely that with the group of new shows hitting the airwaves this 2011-2012 season women will make up a little lost ground....
Did You Know?
The third Sunday in every September is National Women's Friendship Day. So, this Sunday, September 18th, go celebrate the women that you just can't live without. ...
Happy 40th Birthday Nancy!… You Have Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States. Nancy has proven herself to be a golden gloves champion in the fight against this deadly disease and she is a woman you should know. This is Nancy's inspirational story, told candidly in her own words....
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