by Norma Schwartzberg
On October 26th
Women’s eNews honored 21 Leaders for the 21st Century at its 22nd Annual conference in New York City. The 2022 honorees were selected due to their strong courage and braveness overpassing employment obstacles for people with disabilities, and for those who have not only survived mass shootings at schools and public venues in the US, but have gone on to help other survivors and those who have lost family members to the violence.
“Women’s eNews is honored to salute these courageous individuals and organizations that have shown true bravery during these very challenging times,” says Lori Sokol, PhD, Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Women’s eNews. “As we prepare to go to the voting booths just two weeks later on November 8th, it is important to bring these crucial issues to light in order to elect candidates who support the marginalized, as well as those who are determined to protect all Americans from increasing gun violence.”
Honorees include:
VictimsFirst, a pro-bono organization created to help victims of mass casualty crime; Paramount Global/CBS, which created an expanded database of performers with disabilities in consultation with advocacy groups, outreach, independent research and open calls; and Breakthrough Film of the Year, THE AMERICAN DREAM AND OTHER FAIRY TALES, a recently released film where Abigail Disney grapples with America’s profound inequality crisis, exploring systemic injustice through her family’s story. (For the full list of 2022 Honorees, please click here.)
The honorees participated in a panel discussions on some of the most crucial issues impacting women today such as, Inclusion, Business Leadership, Media, Philanthropy and the Disabilities community.
Loreen Arbus, President of the Loreen Arbus Foundation and Loreen Arbus Productions and a pioneering activist for people with disabilities, served as Honorary Gala Chair for the seventh consecutive year. Deborah Santana, peace and social justice activist for women and people of color, served as Honorary Gala Co-Chair for the third consecutive year. The conference took place at Club 101’s luxurious ballroom (101 Park Avenue), from 10am – 3pm (EST).
Loreen Arbus Honorary Gala Chair is currently the President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation, The Goldenson-Arbus Foundation, and Loreen Arbus Productions, Inc. Miss Arbus is a tireless advocate for women and girls' a champion for one of the world's largest minorities, people with disabilities, and is passionate about encouraging equal opportunities in television, film, communications, and the arts.
DEBORAH SANTANA Honorary Gala Co-Chair
Deborah Santana is an author, business manager, and activist for peace and social justice. Her Non-profit, Do A Little, serves women and girls in the areas of health, education, and happiness. With a passion to provide educational opportunities for girls and women, Miss Santana collaborates with organizations that work to prevent and heal relationship and sexual violence, improving the lives of America's abused and neglected children, and worldwide community of artists and allies who work for empowerment, opportunity, and visibility for women artists.
ALICE DEAR Ambassador Board Chair, Women's News. Former U.S. Executive Director of the African Development Bank. She is a member of the International Planning committee of the Global Summit of Women. Ambassador Alice Dear, Africanist, banker, consultant, and diplomat has enjoyed and excelled in multiple careers with a global focus.
LORI SOKOL Executive Director and Editor-in-Chief she has a Ph.D., she is an executive Director and Editor-in-Chief of Women's eNews since 2016. She previously served as it's Board Chair in 2012-2013. Dr. Sokol was the Founder and President of Sokol Media, LLC, publisher of magazines that advocate for diversity, inclusion and sustainability in the workplace. Striving to empower individuals to triumph over gender-related social limits so they can reach their full potential unhindered, her articles were published in NY Times, Slate.com, Ms Magazine and The Huffington Post. She has also been interviewed in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MSNBC, CNBC, Spectrum's NY1 AND WPIX11.
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2022 HONOREES
The Advocates for Human Rights
Beyond Barriers
Equal Voice | Equal Future
Julia Haart
Jewish Women's Foundation of New York
Kisha Mays
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good
Michelle Miller
Paramount Global
PowHer New York
Alfreda Robinson
Dr. Ruth Shaber
The National Organization on Disability
Grace Vandecruze
Vote Mama
WBDC
Blanche Weisen Cook
Women In Tech
and the
Breakthrough Film of the Year;
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales”
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Lori Sokol
Executive Director & Editor-in-Chief of Women's eNews
Loreen Arbus
Honorary Gala Chair
Tiffany Smith-Anoa'l
Recepient of The Loreen Arbus Champion for Disabilities Award
Michelle Miller
Co-Host of CBS Saturday Morning
Lori Sokol
Executive Director & Editor-in-Chief of Women's eNews
Julia Haart
Self-made bussiness woman, writer, and TV director and producer.
Kisha Mays
Visionary Founder and CEO of Just Fearless, and HERstory. She is also an investor, Best Seller Author, and Philanthropist.
Lori Sokol
Executive Director & Editor-in-Chief of Women's eNews
Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good
Founder and CEO of The Foundation United, and an author.
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