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Standing Firm: Why DE&I Is Non-Negotiable

Apr 14, 2025 | News & Updates

by Kristal Farmer, WWPR DEI Chair There’s something to be said about standing firm in your beliefs, especially when your truth isn’t the majority opinion. History remembers the people who refused to back down—even when it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, or outright dangerous—because they knew what was right. Think of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, who defied […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Honoring Our Roots and Advocating for Equity

Sep 23, 2024 | News & Updates

By Gabriela Linares, lead marketing specialist at Washington Gas As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting deeply on my journey as a Latina woman—one shaped by my upbringing, professional challenges, and personal triumphs. From my international childhood to my career in leadership roles, this journey highlights the resilience of Hispanic women while […]

WASHINGTON WOMEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNOUNCES 2024 EMERGING LEADERS AWARDS WINNERS

Jun 21, 2024 | Awards, News & Updates, Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2024) — On June 18, Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR), a professional society for female communicators in the greater capital area, named its 2024 class of Emerging Leaders Awards (ELAs). The seven winners were selected from a diverse and impressive slate of rising stars, ages 25-35, who have excelled in […]

Celebrating Juneteenth

Jun 14, 2024 | News & Updates

By Kristal Farmer, WWPR Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair, Washington Gas After 20 years in the United States, I’ve always been surprised by the lack of key historical holidays, specifically the date related to the abolishment of slavery which modern America is built upon. For most British territories, Emancipation Day is marked on August 1, […]

Foster Kid to Foster Parent: Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and National Foster Care Month

May 17, 2024 | News & Updates

By Jewel McFadden May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month and National Foster Care Month. Foster parenting is when an adult provides temporary care for children who are unable to live with their biological parents for reasons such as abandonment, neglect, abuse, or parental incarceration. Becoming a foster parent was a full-circle moment for […]

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