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Junior League History is Women’s History
Join Rachel Zanfardino, Manager, League Programs for a conversation around celebrating the trailblazing impacts of our past to motivate the impact of our future, and AJLI CEO Patsy Doerr as…
Honoring Junior League Trailblazers This Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month in the United States and Canada, we asked several Junior League leaders to share some key insights. These women are true trailblazers, having served…
Happy Birthday Mary Harriman
On November 17, 2021, we celebrate the 140th birthday of our founder, Mary Harriman. It’s a monumental birthday in its own right, but even more amazing when it takes place…
Intersectionality in the Summer Olympics and Paralympics
Join Rachel Zanfardino, Manager, League Programs, and Emma Briggs, Assistant Director, League Inclusion for a discussion on women in sports, with particular focus on the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and…
UN Women – Generation Equality Forum
Learn more about the UN Women Generation Equality Forum and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with our Assistant Director of League Inclusion, Emma Briggs.
Charlene Chuang: Perspectives from the Incoming President, Women of Color Affinity Group
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I’m proud to offer my perspectives as an Asian American woman in the Junior League. I joined the New York…
Reflection on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
December 10 marked the last day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual international campaign catalyzed by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in…
Women’s History Month; The Progress We’ve Made and The Battles We’re Still Fighting
It’s Women’s History Month, a significant time of year which holds even more importance in 2020, amidst a pandemic of historic proportions. As the first Women’s History Month of a…
On National Philanthropy Day 2019, The Junior League Honors Lyda Hill – A Philanthropist Making A Difference
An Interview with Lyda Hill, Founder of Lyda Hill Philanthropies, conducted by Susan Danish, AJLI’s CEO/Executive Director. It’s not often that one meets a person who is focused on creating…
National Volunteer Month: Unlock the Leader Within You
Having earned a reputation as the Volunteer Powerhouse, we obviously have a special place in our hearts for National Volunteer Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer…