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Iceland Presidential Hopeful Inspires Change in Leadership
“The time has come for the words ‘Madame President of Iceland’ to be used again in Iceland.”
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Doctor's journey from teen mom to physician
A Howard University graduate achieved her dream of becoming a doctor after becoming a mother at the age of 15. News4’s Dominique Moody has her story.
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1st Black American woman to own a champagne brand shares her story
Marvina Robinson turned her love of champagne into her own company: B. Stuyvesant Champagne. She spoke with News4’s Shawn Yancy about how she followed her dream and where you can find her bubbly in the D.C. area.
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How scratch corn tortillas are made at DC's Pascual
Chef Isabel Coss may be best known for her delicious desserts at Georgetown’s Lutèce, but she recently opened Pascual in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The Food & Wine’s best new chef says it’s a love letter to her hometown of Mexico City. You might not find your typical Mexican cuisine at Pascual, but Coss wants you to feel...
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Family and wine: The love stories that propelled Virginia's 1st Indian woman winemaker to success
Virginia winery owner Sudha Patil shares how she became the first female Indian winemaker in the U.S.
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Virginia woman turned a passion for wine into a top winery
Sudha Patil, owner of Narmada Winery, is paving the way for women in the wine industry. News4’s Melissa Mollet spoke to her about her trailblazing journey.
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New Oakland A's announcer Jenny Cavnar changing the game, inspiring next generation
Jenny Cavnar, who made MLB history, gives her advice to young women and discusses why she is hopeful for the next generation pursuing careers in broadcasting.
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Centrolina's Amy Brandwein on empowering women in restaurants
For nearly ten years, Award-winning chef Amy Brandwein has been serving her signature Italian cuisine at Centrolina in D.C. She has been nominated for a James Beard award six times, including this year. Brandwein is a trailblazer for more than what she does in the kitchen; she is a champion for women in the restaurant industry. She opened Centrolina...
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In celebration of International Women's Day, Latin American women take to the streets in purple
Female demonstrators are wearing purple across streets in Latin America to call attention and celebrate International Women’s Day.
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What is International Women's Day and why does it fall on March 8?
International Women’s Day is a global celebration — and call to action — marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world.
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9 ways to celebrate women this March in the DC area
March is Women’s History Month, the perfect time to come together to celebrate inspiring women and female-identifying folks from history and today. The theme of International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion, according to internationalwomensday.com. “To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify,” the website says....
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AIA CEO discusses her plans for racial and gender equity in architecture
A Black woman architect isn’t something you see on every construction project, but if Lakisha Ann Woods has her way, it will become the norm, not the unicorn. She’s the first Black woman CEO of the American Institute of Architects since its founding in 1857. Woods told News4’s Jummy Olabanji how she’s trying to change her industry and...
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For Women's History Month, a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture
Women for centuries have been at the forefront of gardening. For Women’s History Month, we take a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture.
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Heiress' vintage Cartier, Louis Vuitton on display at DC estate
Marjorie Merriweather Post was once one of the wealthiest women in the United States. Now, Post’s luxury collectibles from France are being showcased at Post’s estate in Northwest D.C. Lilly Roser reports.
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Why the Human Rights Campaign president is ‘hooked on hope'
Kelley Robinson is the first black, queer woman to lead one of the nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy groups, the Human Rights Campaign, but this is not her first taste of steering the progressive movement. She says now is the time for her leadership – her goal is freedom for all, without exceptions.
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Maryland native — now ‘global citizen' — Demetria Lucas shares her joy of traveling the world
When it comes to pop culture, women in the DMV turn to Demetria Lucas first. The Maryland native, author, and journalist muses online to her huge following about everything from relationships to women’s empowerment. She’s made her mark on DC, New York, and LA, and now she’s invited readers to #seesomeworld.
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Maryland designer behind Hanifa hopes to inspire ‘the limitless woman'
Hanifa CEO Anifa Mvuemba is a groundbreaking fashion star who has dressed celebrities like Laverne Cox, Danielle Brooks, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jennifer Hudson for red carpets. News4’s Jummy Olabanji spoke to Mvuemba about her journey to becoming a designer.