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Grapevine-based GameStop launches new female-driven microsite for Madden NFL ‘09

“Girls Night In” web site gets women in the game.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Frisco chapter of Women of Visionary Influence seeks nominations for Mentor of the Year

Honoree will be recognized at October luncheon.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Greater Dallas Chamber’s Athena® Award nomination deadline extended

Greater Dallas Chamber's has extended it's deadline to nominate candidates for the Athena® Award. The award is a national program that recognizes the accomplishments of a Dallas businesswoman.

Friday, June 6, 2008

100 Years, 100 Women exhibit on display at the Dallas Public Library

The display includes City Managers past and present, former Library Director, Mayors and Council members.

The Dallas Public library honors and celebrates some of Dallas's most influential women.

Friday, May 30, 2008

Resolana celebrates its first anniversary helping women in Dallas County jail

First in a series

Local female artists lead inmates in classes to heal wounds and break the cycle of incarceration.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Movie Review: Girls Rock!

Set in an all-girls rock camp, the film is about so much more than music alone.

Friday, May 9, 2008

Valley View Center celebrates a partnership with the Step Up Women’s Network

Valley View's "Step Up, Step Out" event brought local women together to inspire women facing the challenges of cancer.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

American Airlines establishes LGBT, women’s Customer Advisory Groups

AA hopes that the Councils will help foster American's diverse segment market initiatives.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

“Step Out Step Up” event at Valley View Center seeks female volunteers to create wellness bags for local cancer patients

The wellness bags will go out just in time for Mother's Day.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Dallas Summer Musicals presents Menopause the Musical this week

Everything you ever wanted to know about this chapter in a woman's life.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Eastfield College to host “Chicanas in Charge”

Panel discussion will focus on women from across the Dallas area who are featured in the book “Chicanas In Charge: Texas Women in the Public Arena.”

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

V-Day Event: UT Dallas Rat PAC Presents The Vagina Monologues

It's that time of year again to celebrate the part of anatomy we're not supposed to call a "who who" anymore.

Monday, Feb. 4, 2008

UNT’s “Fem Flicks” film series kicks off with Q/A by sex education activist

Films to be shown include The Education of Shelby Knox; God Sleeps in Rwanda; Pornography of Everyday Life; and Absolutely Safe.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008

National Women’s Heart Health Fair to offer free screenings, tips, demos and advice

Women can get free heart-health screenings; pick up tips from health, fitness and stress experts; and enjoy heart-healthy cooking and fitness demos

Free heart health screenings for the first 1500 women.

Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008

Foundation for Women’s Resources (FWR) announces Leadership Texas Class of 2008

100 women selected to explore the “Changing Face of Texas”

More than two dozen north Texas women will participate

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

The Women’s Museum celebrates Women’s Equality Day with a luncheon and guest speaker Coline Jenkins

Using the first women’s conference at Seneca Falls in 1848 as a backdrop, guests will reflect on this monumental event and its importance in the history of women in America.

Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007

eWomenNetwork Foundation presents gift to Deaf Hope

Deaf Hope is an organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence.

Monday, July 30, 2007

Girls with Glocks: Women gamers at the MLG (video and photo gallery)

Pegasus News interviewed and tagged along with PMS Clan Division Delta at the 2007 Major League Gaming Pro Circuit in Dallas.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

12th annual women’s business conference boasts diverse speaker lineup

The Greater Dallas Chamber's 12th annual Women's Business Conference is proud to announce a diverse line up of speakers. The 2007 Conference takes place on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at the Adam's Mark Hotel (400 North Olive Street, 8 AM - 4 PM).

Thursday, July 12, 2007

The Women’s Museum presents “Women in War: Reflections of Courage”

A snapshot of American women and their experiences during wartime.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Photographs Do Not Bend celebrates the Latin woman’s vision with Mirada de Mujer

This exhibition does not really classify a woman's vision or a Latin vision. It merely unfolds a rich landscape of imagery perhaps only a Latin woman can see.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Carrollton Police Department to offer Rape Aggression Defense classes

The R.A.D. class is open to women who are at least 18 years old, and costs $5.

Friday, June 8, 2007

U.S. Women’s National Team game-worn pink jerseys from Frisco match to be auctioned on ussoccer.com

As part of the campaign, U.S. Soccer is making donations to both the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization and the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and is encouraging fans to get involved at www.ussoccer.com/support.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Director of women’s studies at UNT comments on new study examining gender pay inequity

A new study commissioned by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) shows that the gap in pay between college-educated men and women starts soon after graduation and expands over time.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Nationally known researcher of gender bias to speak at UT Arlington

American University professor David Sadker leads an open discussion called "Is Gender Bias Still an Issue?" at UTA.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Dallas Voice: Anti-abortion protesters target Uptown clinic on Good Friday

Hundreds of protesters gathered Friday, April 6 for the Catholic Pro-Life Committee’s annual Good Friday anti-abortion rally at the Fairmount Women’s Clinic off Cedar Springs Road in Uptown Dallas.

Friday, April 13, 2007

The Maura Women Helping Women 2007 awards go to…

Ebby Halliday takes home the first ever Lifetime award.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Verizon grants $40,000 to Dallas Women’s Foundation

The Dallas Women's Foundation is a public foundation that promotes women's philanthropy.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Dallas-based Girls Inc. receives $32,000 in chocolate shakes from Sweet Success

600 cases of immunity boosting Bavarian Chocolate Healthy Shakes to be delivered to West Dallas Center on March 28, 2007.

Monday, March 26, 2007

UNT’s Women in Leadership Day Luncheon to benefit The Chiapas Project

The University of North Texas is proud to be the first university in the nation to partner with The Chiapas Project, a nonprofit organization designed to help improve the lives of women and families in some of the world's poorest countries.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

SMU symposium to explore international issues for women

Featured speaker for the March 1 event will be Asma Barlas, who will examine the question: Does Islam call for the oppression of women?

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007

The Vagina Monologues is more than just a show

Very often the people behind the scenes of these productions have incredibly strong ties to the messages of V-Day.

Friday, Feb. 16, 2007

National Woman’s Heart Day® Health Fair offers free screenings, advice for North Texas women

Approximately 2,500 women are expected to attend.

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007

Mary Kay backs safety training conference

Mary Kay isn't just about pink Cadillacs and too much rouge.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007

Carrollton Police Department to offer a rape defense class

Course will be March 3 and March 4 at the police department.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2007

SMU to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports day

Festivities will take place before, during and after the Mustangs’ women's basketball game against Marshall this Sunday.

Friday, Feb. 9, 2007

Burleson woman wins sexual harassment suit against city, supervisor

Suit alleged that Conzoneri-Kyle's supervisor, who has not been named, looked down her shirt and asked her to model uniforms.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007

Needless Necessities to donate 5% of February sales to support National Women’s Heart Health Day Fair

The National Women’s Heart Day Health Fair, which will be held on Friday, February 16 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Centennial Hall at Fair Park

Friday, Feb. 2, 2007

Droppin’ panties and hoppin’ socks for V-Day

While the female (and maybe a male or two) infused line-up of dance, hip-hop, and soul is reason enough to go, the money that is raised goes to a great cause, and the people behind it are incredibly passionate about the venture.

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007

Fired UT Arlington employees say coworker was ‘demonically oppressed’

The Exorcism of Emily Dilbert.

Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006


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