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  • ‘GATHERING OF GIVERS’ MARKS WOMEN’S DAY

    By Mabel Pais

    Come get inspired at The International Day of Women celebration! Discover new connections!

    Gathering of participants on Women’s Day (Photo : Courtesy NJPAC)

    Women@NJPAC, for over 25 years, has enabled women to channel their time, talent and treasure in promoting the beneficial role of the arts in our everyday lives.

    Now, more than ever, we need the arts in all of its manifestations as we continue to fight injustice, reaffirm the autonomy and resilience of women and find sustenance for the journey toward equity and justice for all.

    The ‘Gathering of Givers’ event is a unique experience, offering women from across the state of New Jersey the chance to gather, connect, heal, motivate each other and recommit their energies to the collective fight ahead.

    Join the illustrious group of women on International Women’s Day for inspiration, healing and new connections as we work toward lasting change in our communities, our state and our world.

    PROGRAM

    What:  ‘Gathering of Givers: Embracing Resilience and Unleashing Hope’

    When:  Wednesday March 8, 2023, 8:30-11:30AM

    Where: NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ

    How:    Rsvp @ njpac.tfaforms.net/257 or call 973.353.7566

    Who:    Featuring 

    Aisha Glover, VP, Center for Urban Innovation, Audible

    Nina Cooke John, Principal, Studio Cooke John; Architect and Artist, ’Shadow of A Face’, The Harriet Tubman Monument, Newark, NJ

    Tamara Linde, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, PSEG; and Board Chair, Community Foundation of New Jersey

    Nelba Márquez-Greene, Founder, The Ana Grace Project

    LaMonica McIver, Council President, Newark Municipal Council

    Angelica M. Ogando, MBA, Co-Founder & COO of Yoshida Academy; Co-Founder & CEO of Warrior Queen Cosmetics

    fayemi shakur, Arts and Cultural Affairs Director, City of Newark

    Senator M. Theresa Ruiz, New Jersey Senate Majority Leader

    Lindsay Schambach, Executive Director, Imagine

    Scheherazade Tillet, Co-Founder, The Long Walk Home

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cuisine and Spirituality)

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    TIK TOK COMEDIAN PINKY PATEL MAKES MILLIONS LAUGH

    By Mabel Pais

    “I want little Indian girls to watch their moms laugh because they have a phone in front of them and when they peek over their shoulders, it’s me, an Indian woman on their screen, making their mom laugh. To me, that is full circle.” – Pinky Patel

    Pinky Patel (facebook.com/PinkyPatelOfficial)

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) brings us PINKY PATEL and her ‘NEW CROWN WHO DHIS’ TOUR at the Victoria Theater, Newark on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM.

    Pinky Patel, originally from Illinois, is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian, and social media personality with over 5 M Tik Tok followers. She is a fresh new comedian who got her start on TikTok, making millions of people laugh.

    When Pinky is not busy giving out free hits of serotonin, you can find her being an everyday PTA mom to her two young roommates and trying to find new and inventive ways to evict all of the extra eight-legged roommates she keeps acquiring in her glam cave. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that has garnered millions of likes on social media. She has worked with brands such as Clorox, Pfizer, Pure Leaf Tea, and many more. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her much-anticipated ‘New Crown Who Dhis Tour.’

    “You are more than a mom or a wife. You are more than the labels society places on you, you become whoever you want to be, whatever that looks like,” says Patel.

    “Pinky Patel is real, a comedian for every-woman. This new wave of comedy strays from the overdone approaches of forced shock and awe, unintelligible vulgarity and inflated egos,” says Bridge Magazine.

    TICKETS

    Tickets to see Pinky Patel can be purchased by visiting NJPAC.org or the NJPAC Box Office or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722).

    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

    Follow NJPAC Online:

    Website:     njpac.org

    Twitter:      @NJPAC

    Instagram:    @NJPAC

    Hashtag:     #NJPAC

    Facebook:    facebook.com/NJPAC

    YouTube:     NJPACtv

    Follow NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity Series Online:

    Website:     njpac.org/takeastand

    Hashtag:       #NJPACTakeAStand

    Youtube:       Standing in Solidarity playlist 

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cuisine and Spirituality)

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    WOMEN IN POWER: CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

    Girl Talk (scene) Photo : worldchannel.org.

    By Mabel Pais

    ‘WOMEN BE SEEN, BE HEARD, BE CELEBRATED’ is the theme of World Channel’s (worldchannel.org) presentation of films for Women’s History Month.

    Celebrate women – their history and present – appreciating the hard won battles for gender equality and recognizing how much more we all have to work toward.

     For too long, women in the United States, and around the globe, have been overlooked and oppressed, their intelligence, talents and opinions suppressed to maintain a patriarchal status quo. Today, through the achievement of trailblazers who fought against inequality, and the many waves of the feminist movement, women of all identities are able to demonstrate their leadership and power in science, politics, the arts and beyond.

    This Women’s History Month, watch films that showcase how women are working against deep-rooted gender discrimination and stereotypes while advocating for their stories to be told – from the groundbreakers of the suffrage movement to the high school students amplifying their voices to win championships and parity on a Massachusetts high school debate team in the new Local USA special ‘Girl Talk.’

    To access the month’s film schedule, visit worldchannel.org. The films are also available on other viewing platforms: pbs.org, youtube.com, Apple Podcasts (apple.com/apple-podcasts) and Spotify (spotify.com).

    (Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues, The Arts and Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cuisine and Spirituality)

  • TAGC Women’s Day attracts hundreds of attendees with a variety of activities and fashion competition

    TAGC Women’s Day attracts hundreds of attendees with a variety of activities and fashion competition

    CHICAGO, IL (TIP):  Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC) the first Telugu organization in the USA, celebrated Women’s Day on March 6th,2022 at Monty’s Elegant banquets in Bensenville, IL. TAGC is devoted to the awareness and promotion of Telugu Heritage and Culture in the Midwest region headquartered in Chicago.  The association was originally founded in 1971 and it  recently completed its golden jubilee celebration and entered into its 51st year. Over 350 women of Indian origin participated in this women’s day event. Program started with a devotional song by Singer Ramya and lighting the lamp by Uma Avadhuta, President of TAGC 2022, Women’s Day Chairs Sirisha Madduri, Archana Podduturi and Co chairs Ramya Nagulavancha, Ramya Kapila and Deepa Gudipally. All the other women’s Bod’s Vinitha Podduturi, Manasa Lattupalli, Neelima Cheikicharla, Prasanna Kandukuri and Madhavi Konakalla were also present. This year’s theme was Retro Style where all the ladies came out in their best retro looks. All the ladies were excited to show off their beautiful outfits and style. Anchor Sahithya Vinjamuri was an addition to enthusiasm in ladies. Speaker Deepthi Suri provided very valuable information and great insight on the benefits of Ayurveda in our daily lives. Several fun filled activities were meticulously planned and executed to create a joyful atmosphere in the event that were thoroughly enjoyed by all the ladies after 2 years of pandemic situation. Special games like selfie Lele, Bomma blockbuster and Naari Shakthi by co-chairs engaged and entertained everyone. Continuing with the core values and traditions of TAGC, this year also the members raised money for a non-profit organization named Suguna Foundation with operations in west Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India which supports care and living for needy seniors.  There was an overwhelming response and contribution this year which is among one of the top fundraising amounts. Regal Jewelers sponsored gold and silver coins for raffle tickets. Special gifts from India to attended TAGC members was an additional attraction of the event.

    First time in the last 50 years TAGC conducted Mrs. TAGC competition which received a huge response from everyone. Judges Prachi Jaitly, Vasavi Chakka and Neelam Saboo coordinated talent and question rounds to finalize on winners. Swetha Chinnari was the title winner and Poonam Patil and Archana Ramakrishna were the first and second runners ups respectively.

    All members enjoyed the sumptuous snacks and dinner sponsored by Hyderabad House in Schaumburg, IL. Food Chair Srinivas Adepu and Co.chair Rama Kanth Jonnala coordinated very well and organized the food. Membership chair Madhavi Konakalla with the help of Manasa Lattupalli helped at the front desk in registrations and took it very smoothly. Treasurer Santosh Konduri, Jt treasurer Sridhar Alavala and Secretary Pandu Ranga Reddy were also present to help in checking in all the ladies. Decoration team chair Neelima Cheikicharla did an excellent job in coordinating with the decoration team. Retro style photo booth was the highlight of the event. Event ended with cake cutting and DJ by Pranav Sai with technical help by Srikanth Bethi.

    TAGC president Uma Avadhuta thanked Past President Venkat Gunuganti and President elect Parameshwar Yarasani and also involved Board members and Volunteers to make the event grand success and congratulated all the beauty contest winners. She also thanked all the sponsors for the event and donors who gave the donations for a great cause.

    (Photograph and Press release / Asian Media USA)

  • Eminent Women deliver Message on International Woman’s Day celebration at Indian Consulate in New York

    Eminent Women deliver Message on International Woman’s Day celebration at Indian Consulate in New York

    NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A grand program for Woman’s Empowerment was planned by the FIA at Indian Consulate, New York on March 8. Five prominent women addressed more than 100 guests. Women from social, economic, industrial, music and educational fields as well as some successful women who created their own place in communities graced the occasion.

    The program started with lighting of the lamp by  FIA Chairman Ramesh Patel,  President Srujal Parikh, TV anchor Nisha Mathur, writer Mayra Godfrey, social worker Ishita Chakrabarti, musician and successful Industrialist Chandrika Tandon, celebrated professor Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, violinist Daisy Joplin, and Consul General  Sandeep Chakraborty and his wife Dr. Taruna Chakraborty.

    Miss India USA, women pilots and co-pilots from Air India were also invited specifically to attend this program. Women who created their unique  place in different fields were honored by Ambassador  Sandeep Chakraborty.

    The program organizer and president of FIA Srujal Parikh, addressing  the gathering  said, “I am surrounded by women with  strong talent every day- my mother, my wife, my daughter, and my friends.” He thanked the women brigade of FIA in particular for making it possible for FIA to organize the Woman’s Day celebrations.

    Consul General Sandeep Chakraborty introduced the panel and talked about impressive percentage of women employees at the consulate. He also mentioned about Air India employing one eighth of woman pilots as compared to one in twenty in the industry. 8 woman pilots of Air India were also present at the event. Ambassador Chakraborty said:  “I want to congratulate every woman on this special day, who has made her own special place with her hard work and courage.”

    Speaking on the occasion, Nisha Mathur, a TV producer said, “Whether you are a man or woman, we all have the ability to share and inspire”

    Myra Godfrey shared her struggle on various fronts. She found a way to heal herself through understanding herself in totality. Her spiritual understanding of life helped her regain her strength and positive perception of life. She said, negative thinking affects digestion; our mental health demands taking care of emotions.

    Ishita Chakrabarti opined that political empowerment is necessary. Only about a quarter of the positions belong to women. Women of Indian origin have not been represented, and upholding right values requires that we assimilate with main stream.

    “If we women put our minds together we can make a difference. We should initiate change towards global empowerment of women.”

    Daisy Jopling said, “When a woman lights up, she lights up the whole world”.

    She played violin, energetic and full of joy. She uplifted the packed hall by her music with complete absorption.

    Chandrika Tandon, a philanthropist, said: “We have 41 percent of women in the engineering class of NYU Tandon school of engineering “

    She talked about the usual way that prevents people from realizing their dreams. She talked about how she overcame her fears. She said, we need to break free from low self- esteem.

    Her single message was “I am perfection, you are perfection, we all are perfection.” “I salute feminine energy in the form of love, in the firm of peace”, she added.

    Padma Bhushan Prof Gayatri Chakravorty said: “I am a hand in activist with very poor woman. I am 76-year-old, happy old lady but I try to bring top and bottom together. I tell my students that in order to save the work, we have to work. Gender equality need not be confused with sameness.  “Ya Devi Sarvi bhuteshu…” “Feminism forever is my title, not because of race and class but this work has to be approached with newness by every generation.  I work all over the world, feminism is education strategy against prism of truth. We must learn that we don’t represent all women. She talked about tape culture and bribe culture. She drew attention towards people who are still facing discrimination based on gender.

    She said, Enforcement and punishments alone don’t lead to just society; feminist education should be forever. It is an important part for creating social justice. Our world is full of hope. She remembered her mother and her social work.it is in her memory that I shall remain fearless and mention unpleasant facts.”

    Those recognized on the occasion included Shashi Vishnu of Manavi and Dr Raman Kaul of AWAKE.

    Miss Uma Narayan of Sneha could not come from Connecticut to receive her award.

    (With inputs from Ashok Vyas and FIA)