Topic: Women

Celebrating Rad Philly Women and their Allies

Ali Velshi On Women Being Accused of Murder for Having a Miscarriage
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member discusses the threat women face as prosecutions for miscarriage, the most common pregnancy complication, ramp up
By Ali Velshi
Philly Joy Bank
The program is designed to give pregnant women and new mothers $1,000 per month for 18 months, no strings attached. Here’s how it’s faring — and what it could mean for future generations of Philadelphia parents and babies
By Jessica Blatt Press
Girls Just Wanna Make Friends
How a Philadelphia newcomer’s crafting club became a Philly community for hundreds of 20-somethings
By Diemmy Dang
Becoming You with Suzy Welch
The bestselling author, professor and commentator offered a pathway to success in life and career at a Citizen event this week
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Finding the Next Shirley Chisolm
Center 1968 is a nonprofit dedicated to training Black women not only to run for office, but to shape policies, advocate for change, and represent
By Jessica Blatt Press
Who are this Year’s Raddest Philadelphians?
The Citizen teams up with Rad Girls’ Leah Kauffman to celebrate the women and allies who make Philly a rad place to live
By Courtney DuChene
Ellen Yin on Leadership as a Collective Act
The celebrated restaurateur won the Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Paradigm Award for women. Here’s what she credits for her success
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Ali Velshi On Losing Abortion Rights, Losing Gay Marriage
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member connects the dots between stripping women of bodily autonomy and stripping civil rights from LGBTQ+ Americans
By Ali Velshi
Your Friendly Neighborhood Women’s Health Influencer
Main Line OB-GYN Karen Tang has almost 700,000 followers for her must-watch, science-based and hilarious TikToks and IG takes on reproductive health
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy