Newark Abounds With Women To Celebrate: Here Are Just A Few

Newark NJ

23 March, 2021

7:00 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — There are no shortage of local leaders in the Brick City to celebrate for Women's History Month. Recently, Linda Baraka appeared in a video tribute posted to the city social media pages. In the video, Baraka extolled the women of Newark who are "breaking barriers, setting great examples for our youth, and helping to shape a positive narrative about the city and the future of women everywhere." For examples of positive change, look no further than City Hall, where a record number of women have been appointed to directorship and senior staff positions, she said. Baraka offered a big thank you to just a few of the many people leading women's and girls' initiatives in the city: Allison James-Frison – Girls; Live; Love; Laugh. Inc.A'Dorian Murray – She Wins Inc.Alexis Trusty – My Sister's KeeperDawn Haynes – Brick City Peace CollectiveMarcy Phillips – Commission on the Status of WomenNatasha Allen – Newark Women's MeetingJoy Lindsay – Butterfly Dreamz, Inc.Lakeesha Eure – Office of Violence PreventionLaMonica McIver – Newark CouncilwomanGenique Flournoy Hamilton – Newark GALS, Inc.Janice Kettles – Shani Baraka Women's Resource CenterIvory Williams – Shani Baraka Women's Resource CenterShakira McKnight – Angels of EvolutionYakima Johnson – Girlz GroupLouise Scott-Rountree – Sisters Inspiring Sisters and The First Ladies Movement Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Sign up for Patch email newsletters.