Author: Leslie Scotland-Stewart
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County hosted the Women Build 2025 event on September 10, 2025, a project aimed at constructing homes for the Mann and Jones families in West Ocala. This event showcased not only the physical act of building houses but also the hope and dreams intertwined within these new dwellings. The occasion began with a blessing from Ire Bethea Sr., Ocala City Council President-Pro Tempore, who emphasized the importance of community collaboration in making a tangible difference in the lives of families in need. “It’s amazing to see the community come together,” remarked Ben Marciano, the mayor…
Briggs Recognized as MAAC Women’s Runner of the Week NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has officially named sophomore Alexa Briggs of the Niagara women’s cross country team as the Women’s Runner of the Week, as announced on Wednesday afternoon. This marks the second time that Briggs has received this honor, her previous recognition being on September 14, 2024. The native of Rochester, N.Y., played a pivotal role in leading her team to victory at the Little Three Championships. This achievement is significant, marking Niagara’s first title in this event since 2019 and only the third…
Upcoming Match: Penn Women’s Soccer vs. Saint Joseph’s PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania women’s soccer team is set to face off against Saint Joseph’s University on Thursday evening at Rhodes Field. This match marks the beginning of four consecutive home games for the Quakers. A highlight of the evening will be a tribute to current and former military personnel and first responders. Attendees who present a military ID will receive complimentary access to the Military Appreciation game featuring Penn Football against Princeton on November 22. Match Details Teams: Penn (3-0-2, 0-0 Ivy League) vs. Saint Joseph’s (3-3-0, 0-0 A-10)…
New Funding Initiative for Women’s Health Launched by Melinda French Gates In a significant move to bolster women’s health, Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has announced a new funding initiative aimed at addressing critical health challenges faced by women globally. This initiative seeks to provide innovative solutions to enhance healthcare access and quality for women. Focus Areas of the Initiative The newly introduced initiative will concentrate on several key areas: Reproductive Health: Improving access to essential reproductive healthcare services is high on the agenda, aiming to empower women to make informed choices regarding their…
Colonel Einollah Jahani, previously the deputy head of Iran’s traffic police, recently highlighted a legal ambiguity regarding motorcycle licensing in Iran. According to Jahani, Article 20 of the country’s traffic law specifies the duty of police to issue motorcycle licenses for men, leaving women unaddressed by this legislation. He stated, “From a legal perspective, this article only clarifies the police’s duty toward men and does not prohibit issuing licenses to women. The silence of the law has created a gap that must be resolved by parliament.” Iranian women ride motorcycles without licenses in Tehran, September 7, 2025. The Iranian government…
Members of Southern A’Chord Chorus before their recent performance, “Songs of Summer.” Southern A’Chord, a newly established women’s a cappella ensemble in Ruston, Louisiana, is welcoming new members during its upcoming membership drive on Thursday, September 18, at 6 PM. This event will take place in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston, located at 212 N. Bonner, the chorus’s designated rehearsal venue. Interested singers do not need to register in advance. “Guests can simply walk in and join the music,” stated Director Candice Bassett from Grayson. Event Details and Participation During the membership drive, attendees will have…
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 5:19AM The League of Mexican American Women awards scholarships that make a generational difference in the lives of college students and their families. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A community-driven organization is making strides to assist students in the Valley with financial support to pursue higher education. The League of Mexican American Women is dedicated to making a lasting impact by offering scholarships that significantly benefit the educational journeys of college students and their families. To further enhance its scholarship program, the League is actively seeking donations. Those interested in contributing can find more details and support…
The Impact of Domestic Violence Awareness: Beverly Gooden’s Journey In 2014, the release of a troubling video involving Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice drew global attention to domestic violence. The video depicted Rice assaulting his fiancée in an elevator, igniting widespread discussions on social media. Following the incident, when Rice’s fiancée chose to marry him, public backlash often misdirected blame toward her: “Why did she stay with him? She must like it.” This response resonated deeply with Beverly Gooden, a survivor of domestic abuse. “I felt like they were talking to me,” Gooden reflected, expressing the guilt survivors often feel…
Final Round Highlights at the Golfweek Fall Challenge PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – The Coastal Carolina women’s golf team concluded the Golfweek Fall Challenge with a strong performance on Tuesday, completing the final round with a score of 287. This effort placed them at three-over par for the tournament, securing a fourth-place finish overall. The event was won by Charlotte, who finished at seven-under par. Among the four participating Sun Belt schools, Coastal Carolina achieved the highest ranking. Player Performances Leading the Chanticleers was Varatkarn Kunkaew, who impressed by finishing in a tie for seventh place with a score of one-under…
Match Recap: Saint Joseph (Conn.) Tops Farmingdale State in Tight Contest In a closely contested women’s tennis match held on Tuesday afternoon, the Farmingdale State Rams faced off against the Saint Joseph (Conn.) Blue Jays, ultimately falling 4-3 in West Hartford, Connecticut. The match was decided in a thrilling final singles encounter, which saw the Blue Jays clinch victory with a three-set win at No. 3 singles. Doubles Overview The match began with doubles play, where Saint Joseph (1-2) secured the lead by winning both the first and second doubles matches. Farmingdale’s senior duo of MacKenzie Gisler from Ronkonkoma, N.Y.,…