# Herstory
Announcing the winners of NewsBreak's Women's History Month content campaign
Women’s History Month began in 1987 to honor the impact women have made over the course of American history.Photo byNewsBreak. Women’s History Month began in 1987 to honor the impact women have made over the course of American history. To commemorate Women's History Month, NewsBreak asked contributors to share stories about women's contributions and achievements in their local communities.
From tragedy to advocacy, the life and legacy of Helen Hunt Jackson
(Colorado Springs, CO) A magnificent waterfall in one of the most beautiful parks in Colorado Springs is a tribute to a woman who gave a voice to those in need. Helen Hunt Jackson was no stranger to hardship or tragedy. She was born in 1830 in Massachusetts and raised in a strict, scholarly environment. Her father was a minister and professor at Amherst College, and she was childhood friends with Emily Dickinson, the famous American poet.
Introducing Dr. Preeti Singh
Meet Dr. Preeti Singh who believes every day is joyful and special and her life. Her motto is: “Live, Love, and Laugh”. She is an incredible author of 15+ books, an amazing professor of finance, now retired, and an avid academic professional. Dr. Preeti Singh was previously working at Delhi University, in private institutes, and in the Department of Business Studies and Management at Jesus Mary College. Dr. Preeti shares her experiences from the financial perspective as well as writes about her travels and life experiences in a beautiful and matter-of-fact way. Reading her articles and I have read hundreds of her articles she transports the reader into magical life experiences. She describes her stories with beauty and elegance. Dr. Preeti shares her travel experiences and joy for life in a way that the reader truly feels that they are sharing this experience with her. By reading her stories the reader feels like they are right beside her stepping into a beautiful garden or meeting a robot in the office for the first time.
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America's Next Top Model Turned Director, Producer, and Animal Advocate, Katie Cleary is on a Mission to Save our Planet
Someone has to help raise awareness to protect our one and only planet Earth and the millions of species who call it home – Katie Cleary is determined to be that person. Appearing on the first season of America’s Next Top Model and as a regular on the hit TV show Deal or No Deal, Katie realized that acting and modeling was just a stepping stone to her true mission of helping to protect animals around the world.
Tiffany Kelly: Revolutionizing the Creator Economy with Curastory's Innovative Adtech Platform
Tiffany Kelly, the CEO, and founder of Curastory is a tech entrepreneur and innovator who has made a significant impact on the creator economy. Born and raised in the United States, Kelly attended the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a degree in Mathematical Economics. She then went on to earn a Master's degree in Statistics from the Wharton School of Business.
Writer looking to help kids deal with mental health issues
Katie Spina is a Michigan writer and business ownerPhoto byKatie Spina. Katie Spina is an impressive lady. From the moment she begins talking about writing, there's no doubt that it's her passion. Particularly writing stories for kids. She talks about the desire to entertain them with plots that she knows will resonate with an audience. But there's more to it, she wants to create spaces that are safe for the little ones to talk about their feelings.
Women's History Month: celebrating Carrie Westlake Whitney, founding librarian of the Kansas City Public Library
Women's History Month is an important time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. One notable woman to celebrate during Women's History Month in Kansas City is Carrie Westlake Whitney. She was the founding librarian for the Kansas City Public Library.
CDC releases maternal mortality rates in the USA
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released the 2021 Maternal Mortality Rates in the USA report on Thursday from their headquarters in Atlanta. Although the United States has the most technological advances in the medical field, maternal mortality rates have gone up for the fourth consecutive year.
"We've come too far to give up now"; Emma's tale of determination and courage during the Oklahoma land run
Emma and Daniel decide to stake a claim in early Oklahoma. Emma Dubois was born on September 3rd, 1860, in Wabash, Indiana. Her parents William and Elissa were both from Ohio. Emma was the seventh child out of twelve, and only three of them were still alive at the time her biography was written in 1937 (30 years after Oklahoma became a state).
Nisa's Thai Kitchen in Warrenton, Oregon
Thai food brings a beautiful and joyful taste to the palate. Nisa’s kitchen is a simple and comfortable place to be. Every time I visit the food is perfectly cooked and delicious, and the atmosphere and friendly and welcoming. This year as in the previous eight years Nisa’s won the Readers Choice 2022 best Asian food. If you like Thai food Nisa’s place is the go-to I would recommend. I have enjoyed all the different types of dishes she offers and loved all of them.
Women’s History Month: Remember Dr. Susan Moore
#DrSusanMoore — A Covid casualty - Gone but not forgotten. Do you know Dr. Susan Moore? She's a very important person to know as we recognize Women's History Month and gender and race-based health disparities, bias, and discrimination.
Best Burgers & Fries at Family-Owned Fort Lauderdale "Grill"
In this video, JamesandKarla showcase the best burgers, homemade fish sandwiches and fries served at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This family-owned grill is owned by Lenore Gilbert, a former New Yorker who moved to Florida with her family and originally opened the restaurant with her husband in 2008, after having owned a successful catering business. Soon after opening, her burgers made with 100% Angus beef were voted best burgers in South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.
“She Did That”: A Must-See Documentary About Women Entrepreneurs
Inspiration and Motivation She Did That, The Documentary. This story is the first piece in my Shero/Herstory Series (started in 2020) because it was truly inspirational and a great representation of the genius, resourcefulness, and resilience of female entrepreneurship in various industries from public relations to technology and they all just happen to be Black and women of color.
Women's History Month: the founders of Children's Mercy Hospital were sisters
Children's Mercy Hospital's story begins with two sisters. Katharine Berry and her sister, Alice, arrived in Kansas City from Wisconsin in 1893. They took turns putting each other through school. The first sister to obtain her medical degree was Katharine while Alice worked as a schoolteacher. Alice later obtained her dental degree. Remember their professions were male-dominated early on. Also, their gender prevented them from being a part of groups associated with medical professionals.
Women's History Month: celebrating social leader, Sarah Walter Chandler Coates
In March every year, we get to celebrate all month long the history of women who have made contributions that enhanced and improved our lives. Women’s History Month is an important time to celebrate women who have made a difference in our society. It's an opportunity to recognize and honor the achievements of women.
Vanessa Gordon Shares How She Integrates Support for Local Non-Profits into her Annual Summer Hamptons Event
Vanessa Gordon, a longtime Hamptons resident, has extended her philanthropic efforts throughout her local community by dedicating time and assisting in raising funds for a wide range of Long Island-based non-profit organizations from animal shelters and children’s community centers to the local community hospital and women’s shelter. Her dedication and persistent efforts took full form when she founded and initiated the planning of her annual summer event series, the Hamptons Interactive Brunch in March of 2018.
Give your tooth a chance: how to keep your teeth healthy with an American endodontist Sonia Chopra
Sonia Chopra, DDS, is a tooth saver from Charlotte, North Carolina Area. She’s a board-certified endodontist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, author, endodontic instructor, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics in Charlotte, North Carolina.