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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH


โ€˜Quite an honor:โ€™ News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh receives prestigious Gracie Award

News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh is a 2023 recipient of a Gracie Award which honors women in media.

From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandom

Ashley Eckstein took her love of Star Wars and created a profitable business geared toward women when people told her it couldn't be done.

Carla Wilmaris ditched accounting for a successful career in podcasting

Carla Wilmaris' idea for a podcast led to her own podcast agency and academy to help women and people of color.

โ€˜I coach like any other coach:โ€™ Long-standing female baseball coach plays vital role in Oviedo program

Assistant coach Karen Thompson is vital part of the program for the Oviedo Lions

UCF food pantry expands as more students seek necessities

When the Knights Helping Knights Pantry began in a closet in 2009, no one expected the class project to grow the way it did.

โ€˜Youโ€™re a part of history:โ€™ NASA lead engineer explains what itโ€™s like to work on Artemis ll

Amanda Stevenson is a lead engineer at NASA on the Artemis ll mission.

Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager title

Men still dominate the music industry despite advocacy and activist efforts over the years. This goes for all areas in music from talent to producing, songwriting, management, you name it, these positions are held by more men than women.

Florida judge seeks to inspire children through childrenโ€™s book

Tarlika Nuรฑez-Navarro recalled that it wasnโ€™t always easy growing up in the small rural town of Lake Placid because of the way she looked.

Changing your hair to fit the mold: Florida TV veteran discusses shift in acceptance

Annetta Wilson shattered glass ceilings in the television market by becoming the first African American evening news anchor in 1980.

Marion County 6th grader breaking barriers in STEM, science experiment selected to be flown into space

As Womenโ€™s History Month is underway, two teachers are hoping to get results by showcasing one sixth graderโ€™s attempt in making history after she was selected to have her science experiment flown to space.

These women changed the game for female athletes everywhere

Sports are so powerful -- they transcend just the court, the mat or the field: They have the power to change lives.

Honoring leading ladies of Orlando-area kitchens for Womenโ€™s History Month

These female chefs are making culinary magic in Orlando.

โ€˜One day at a time:โ€™ Central Florida medical technologist looks back at 50-year career

Pheloicsa Bostick has worked at whatโ€™s now known as Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center for half a century.

Disneyโ€™s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Disneyโ€™s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Nequosha Anderson was recently selected as the president-elect to soon run the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Iron Royalty: Orlando bodybuilding champion reflects on her title

Natalia Coelho, the new Ms. Physique Olympia, lives here in Central Florida and shares her story.

Orlando teen invents device with potential to help 2.2 billion people

At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driverโ€™s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention.

Tech leading lady Randi Zuckerberg says now is time for women to pursue digital careers

Women+Tech Scholars program at DeVry University can help prepare women for those tech careers

Seminole County assistant fire chief gets ready to retire after 30 years with department

Over the years, Becky Ward climbed the ladder.

Celebrate Womenโ€™s History Month with one of these local events

Events throughout March celebrate the impact women have made in history, locally and afar

Digital platform highlights 31 remarkable women in 31 days

"Under the Sisterhood" provides podcast series and safe space for women to share

Orlando entrepreneur seeks to cheer on other women

Ana Carolina Salazar believes that surrounding herself with women who cheer on other women has been key to her journey.

One of the first female Clinical Education Specialist at Health First in Brevard County shares her story

Karen Thomas was one of the first female Clinical Education Specialists at Health First.

Almost a quarter of Orlando homebuyers are female, report says

A new report from Inspection Service Network, which provides property inspection software services, puts Orlando in the top 20 most female homebuyers in the United States, along with Miami, Tampa.

Want to close the gender wage gap? Enact paid family leave, experts say

A gender pay gap exists between men and women in America, but among younger women, a new study finds that gap narrows, at least for a time.

โ€˜I love being a trooper:โ€™ Longtime Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson talks about career as she nears retirement

Lt. Kim Montes discusses nearly 30-year career and what life after the highway patrol has in store

โ€˜Black Women on Boardsโ€™ working to increase diversity in boardrooms

"The more diversity, the better performance" says organization

A golden friendship on and off the ice for Ocala speedskaters

Two local Olympic champions show the world what it means to have someone's back

How much do you know about some of the most famous women in history?

March marks Womenโ€™s History Month, and the world has spent the past few weeks highlighting and remembering some of the most famous achievements by women throughout the course of history.

โ€˜Defined by their appearance:โ€™ 2 Florida health experts discuss impact of diet culture on women

Two Florida health professionals discuss women's nutrition and mental health.

Florida Foodie: Social media success takes Phat Ash Bakes from home business to brick-and-mortar

Ashley D'Acunto says she has always enjoyed baking for fun, but when the pandemic hit she suddenly found herself with more time on her hands.

Daytonaโ€™s first female UPS driver delivers packages for 28 years without an accident

Safe-driving achievement has Janis Bailey joining elite group within UPS

โ€˜Lift your neighbor:โ€™ Florida doctor discusses womenโ€™s impact in the operating room

In a time where women became nurses and men became doctors, Dr. Claudia Mason began her career as a gynecologist.

Two women are blazing new trails in NASCAR

Women are taking over new roles in the male-dominated sport of racecar driving

New sponsorship program aims to help a woman win the Daytona 500

'Accelerate Her' program from Busch Light sponsors seven female drivers

Womenโ€™s History Month: Words of wisdom to inspire the next generation of female leaders

A list of quotes from throughout history to honor the achievements of strong women past and those to come

10 films to inspire you this Womenโ€™s History Month

Experience and honor the achievements of women through cinematic adventure

Women in Construction Week: Meet Heather McCandless of DACG

At 26 years old, McCandless founded DACG, a commercial general contractor company. She is contributing to the growing trend of women-owned construction companies.

15 women-founded products we could all use in our lives

Whether itโ€™s relaxing, getting in a much-needed workout or being productive, as women, itโ€™s nice to take that break for ourselves when weโ€™re able -- even if we have to make the time.

Woman plans to fly passengers to space with balloon

A local woman has her sights set on the sky and she wants to take you with her.

Rollins College professor inspires female students through education, entrepreneurship

News 6 hears from Dr. Mary Conway Dato-On, the first female faculty president at the Crummer Graduate School of Business

How to support women this International Womenโ€™s Day

Simple ways you can make a difference in the fight for gender equality this #IWD

Celebrating Womenโ€™s History Month with kids: Simple activities for the family

Options for family-friendly activities geared toward honoring the accomplishments of women in Central Florida

Celebrate Womenโ€™s History Month by enjoying a meal at a local woman-owned eatery

Women-owned eateries in Central Florida offer all kinds of sweet and savory dishes

Aviatrix Jackie Cochran is the most fascinating woman youโ€™ve never heard of

Jacqueline Cochran was a record-breaking aviatrix, entrepreneur and political mover and shaker who was close enough with President Lindon B. Johnson he refused to let her call him Mr. President.

How to celebrate locally this Womenโ€™s History Month

Honoring the achievements of women around Central Florida this March

These legendary women paved the way for girls in science

Tuesday marks the start of Womenโ€™s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history.

โ€˜Women providing healing, promoting hope:โ€™ 2022 Womenโ€™s History Month theme

Theme honors caregivers and frontline workers and pays homage to the women throughout history have inspired hope.

Katharine Grahamโ€™s legacy continues living through Graham Media Group

The movie "The Post" has several stellar actors, but it's the story the movie tells -- the life of Katharine -- that we believe led to its Oscar nomination for best picture.

Smithsonian to show 120 orange statues of female scientists

The Smithsonian will commemorate Womenโ€™s History Month in March by displaying 120 3D-printed statues depicting women who have excelled in the fields of science and technology.

Fighting hair discrimination in Florida, lawmakers work to pass legislation

โ€œIf we look at what the American standard of beauty is, itโ€™s not Black hair,โ€ said Stamperโ€™s client, Claire Truth. It stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. AdResearch from Dove shows a Black woman is 80% more likely to change her hair to meet social expectations at work. So far, The Crown Act is law in seven states including California, New York, Colorado, Washington, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. Dove and the Crown Coalition worked with Democratic Sen. Holly Mitchell in California to introduce the first Crown Act in 2019.

Community honors life of Helen Williams Bronson, first lady of Bethune-Cookman University

Helen Williams Bronson, known as the first lady of Bethune-Cookman University, passed away on March 5. (Bethune-Cookman University BCU Marketing)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ€“ Loved ones, friends and an entire university community are remembering a woman of grace and elegance who leaves a huge legacy behind. Known as the first lady of Bethune-Cookman University and the curator of the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation, Helen Williams Bronson, passed away from natural causes on March 5. In addition, Dr. Bronson was a pastor and his wife was the first lady. This scholarship provides tuition assistance to well-deserving undergraduate students at Bethune-Cookman University.

โ€˜Fly Like a Girlโ€™ documentary helps inspire next generation of female aviators

LAKELAND, Fla. โ€“ In a field currently dominated by men, one Florida film is encouraging young girls and women to fly to new heights by telling the stories of passionate female aviators and showcasing the next generation aspiring to be one of them. Wiatt remembers when Central Florida organization Sun โ€˜n Fun Aerospace Expo came to her school to do a presentation and a female pilot came along. She is also among the extraordinary group of diverse girls and women pushing for representation in the aviation industry. And I think women especially are really created to be hard workers and to do the hard stuff. For more stories celebrating local Florida women and their legacies, check out clickorlando.comโ€™s Womenโ€™s History Month section.

โ€˜I donโ€™t think Iโ€™ll be the last:โ€™ Meet Floridaโ€™s first Black female winemaker

Floridaโ€™s first Black female vintner said her familyโ€™s love story inspired her to start her own wine company. Her name was Celestine Noisette,โ€ she said. AdThere are three Mermosa wines currently available. She is the first Black female wine owner in the state of Florida. Follow Mermosa on Instagram for information on future bottle signings and events in Central Florida.

Trailblazing Majors retire, continue serving Ocala community without badge

Tara Woods saw an ad for an Ocala Community Service Officer at a church in 1990. โ€œIt was a great way to give back to the community I grew up in.โ€Retired Maj. Tara Woods with Ocala Police (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Retired Maj. Robin Ford with Ocala Police (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Twenty-two days later both Woods and Ford are back serving their community as civilians. Retired Maj. Robin Ford (left) & Retired Maj. Tara Woods (right) (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, itโ€™s not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.

How one Lakeland-native found her path in the music industry

I canโ€™t sing, Iโ€™m not a great guitar player, I do have guitars, Iโ€™m not amazing in that way,โ€ the VEVA Sound president said. โ€œAnd the whole back end of of the music industry is something I didnโ€™t know about, and something I went to school for. Whatโ€™s that?โ€™โ€Now Fairchild, who grew up near Lakeland, is the president of music technology company VEVA Sound. AdThe Nashville music executive said there are plenty of careers in the music industry that donโ€™t involve having a musical ability you typically think of in your favorite artists, including songwriting and sound engineering. There is always room to carve a path in the music industry for any up and coming professionals.

These women have won the most medals in Olympic history

The title of the most-decorated athlete ever belongs to United States swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals competing in five different Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2016. But there are so many highly decorated female Olympians, too.

This is how International Womenโ€™s Day came into existence, and how itโ€™s celebrated around the globe

For those who donโ€™t know, Tuesday is International Womenโ€™s Day, a day that recognizes and upholds the achievements of women around the world, as well as promotes gender equality.

41 years ago, Sandra Day Oโ€™Connor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal profession

Sandra Day Oโ€™Connor not only had a degree from one of the most prestigious universities in the world -- Stanford University in California -- but also a law degree she earned from the same institution in just two years.

Brevard County teen among first, historic group of girls to reach Eagle Scout

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ€“ At 16, Rebecca DeVoid made history by being part of the first group of girls in the country to earn their Eagle Scout badge. If I can become an Eagle Scout, what can I not do?โ€ DeVoid said. The father recalled taking his two girls to Boy Scout meetings and events, adding itโ€™s no easy task to earn an Eagle Scout badge. โ€œIt really helped me to become a better leader, learn more about myself, about the world,โ€ Rebecca DeVoid said. Eagle Scout Rebecca DeVoid's rainwater collection system at Erna Nixon Park (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

Building a business: How one female CEO turned difficult pregnancies into opportunity

For Pink Stork founder and CEO Amy Upchurch, the need was her own struggle with difficult pregnancies after she found out she was pregnant with her fourth child. โ€œI knew what it felt like to be struggling and hurting and looking for something, anything, like a miracle, โ€˜What would make me feel better?โ€™โ€ Upchurch said. So, long story short, Pink Stork was born in 2015.โ€Upchurch now has five children and her company, based in St. Augustine, includes 50 employees. Pink Stork also has an online platform geared toward supporting women through community. Because if you stop now, youโ€™re not going to make it to the other side.

โ€˜I saw the need of the people:โ€™ Ocalaโ€™s first Black councilwoman reflects on being a voice for the city

OCALA, Fla. โ€“ At the young age of 80, Mary Sue Rich left her post on the Ocala City Council after serving for 24 years. At the young age of 80, Mary Sue Rich left her post on the Ocala City Council after serving for 24 years. At the young age of 80, Mary Sue Rich left her post on the Ocala City Council after serving for 24 years. Rendering of Mary Sue Rich Community Center (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) AdThe Mary Sue Rich Community Center is expected to be completed in 2022.

First female Chief Judge elected to Ninth Judicial Circuit

The Honorable Lisa T. Munyon will make history this summer as the first female Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. โ€œI am truly humbled by the support of my colleagues,โ€ Chief Judge-Elect Munyon said. Together, the judges of this circuit will continue to serve our community well.โ€AdWe are pleased to announce that the Honorable Lisa T. Munyon has been elected as the first female Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. pic.twitter.com/E4JrWfdsdZ โ€” Ninth Circuit Court of FL (@NinthCircuitFL) February 10, 2021According to a release from the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Chief Judge-Elect Munyon is a double Gator, receiving both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Chief Judge-Elect Munyon will assume her new role on July 1 and succeeds the Honorable Donald A. Myers, Jr.

News 6 honors Womenโ€™s History Month

Womenโ€™s History Month initially started as a week, but it grew out of a celebration recognized by the school district in Sonoma, California, in 1978, according to History.com. Their goal was to highlight womenโ€™s contributions to culture, history and society that were long unrecognized in education. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated the week of March 8 as National Womenโ€™s History Week via presidential proclamation. Congress followed suit in 1981, and then in 1987, the National Womenโ€™s History Project was successful in getting Congress to expand it to the entire month of March. Enter your email address below, and then tell us about your favorite woman in local history-- she can either have made history or currently be making history.

31 photos youโ€™ve probably never seen, showing Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad history

Harriet Tubman did so much for others -- she escaped slavery and went on to become a leading abolitionist, leading enslaved people to freedom along the route of the Underground Railroad.

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