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Portraits & interviews / Real People. Real Lives.

Real People. Real Lives: Meet Anna Marie, from the Philippines

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Real People. Real Lives, a NWNY photo exhibit on immigrant women, we are looking back to some of the participants’ stories. The exhibit featured photographs of 16 women in iconic NYC spots and neighborhoods by Dru Blumensheid. The portraits, along with audio recorded interviews, show a nuanced and multi-layered picture of the immigrant women who make NYC their home, the barriers and isolation they experience, as well the hopes, dreams and talents they bring with...

Portraits & interviews

An interview by Guardian Life of Juliana, one of our recent LEAD & storytelling graduates.

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America supports New Women New Yorkers’ LEAD workforce development program and capacity building, volunteer initiatives, and two events in 2019. Read an interview by Guardian Life of Juliana Almeida, one of New Women New Yorkers’ recent LEAD and storytelling graduates. Repost from original article, available here: https://www.guardianlife.com/around-world-and-back-again Around the world and back again New York City’s diverse culture is its strength, but finding a job there can still be difficult. “Back home in Brazil,...

Culture & events

10 Free Outdoor Fitness Classes in NYC This Summer

When the weather heats up, it’s time to make NYC your gym. Whether you’re looking for a full workout or just something to unwind, we’ve rounded up 10 free outdoor fitness classes in the city to help you stay in shape. All levels are welcome and registration is not required, unless stated. Check websites to learn more about your favorite class and to know about rain and weather cancels. Choose comfortable clothes, bring water and enjoy! MANHATTANHudson River Park’s 14th...

Portraits & interviews

Meet NWNY’s Volunteer Program & Chief Culture Officer Abbey Longyear

NWNY’s very first volunteer is getting ready for a new and exciting role in our community! Abbey Longyear has been volunteering with New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) since 2014. Since then, she has played an active role in building our volunteer team, initiating partnerships with a wide range of organizations and companies, planning and coordinating programs and events, and much more. In her new, part-time role of Volunteer Program & Chief Culture Officer, Abbey will be responsible for helping NWNY...