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Poster. La Conferencia de Mujeres por la Raza (or the National Chicana Conference) was held in Houston, Texas, between May 28 and May 30 in 1971.The conference marked the first time Chicanas came together within the state from around the country to discuss issues important to feminism and Chicana women. [1]
The organization was founded in 1951 when the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) dissolved its women's division, known as the Association of Women Directors (AWD). [8] After the dissolution, more than 280 women came together to create American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT). [9] [8]
Chief is a private women's business networking organization for senior executives. The membership-based community was launched in New York in 2019. [1] The company attained unicorn status in 2022. As of 2023, Chief is accessed by members online, at hosted live events, and at its five clubhouses, located in the United States and the United Kingdom.
An abundance of people attended the 1977 National Women's Conference and "delegates ranged from students and homemakers attending their first women's conference to Presidents of National Women's groups." [15] The head of the conference was Congresswoman Bella Abzug who spoke in front of more than 20,000 of her fellow advocates. [16]
For 18 years, from 1990 to 2007, she served as President and CEO of the Houston Area Women's Center, which is dedicated to eliminating domestic and sexual violence. In that capacity she managed a $6.2 million budget and a 120-person staff, serving over 6,000 women, children, and men.
The Houston Heights Woman's Club (HHWC) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to preserve the historical integrity of the Club and its clubhouse, and provide social and charitable opportunities for its members. The Houston Heights Woman's Club was founded in 1900, part of the larger women's club movement across the country.
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Amanda serves on the advisory council of Accelerator for America and has served on the Board of Directors for National League of Cities to Houston Exponential; [22] and Project Row Houses. Edwards is a member of the Houston Chapter of The Links; [23] and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. [24] She is Catholic. [25]