Women's History

A group of women from all walks of life are coming together to combat domestic violence in New York City. What they do is needed now more than ever. NBC New York’s Checkey Beckford reports. 

NBC New York is proud to present “Her Story” celebrating trailblazing women in the tri-state who have made their mark on history. News 4’s Natalie Pasquarella hosts.

NBC 4 New York anchor Gilma Avalos sat down with Dr. Antonia Novello who has broken barriers in the world of public health. 

Any parent out there will tell you that babies come with baggage. A Manhattan mom came up with a million-dollar idea as a way to streamline the load that comes with kids. Tracie Strahan reports.

The Economist compared working conditions for women across the 29 countries in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

The U.N. began commemorating the holiday in 1975, which was International Women’s Year, and its General Assembly officially recognized the day two years later.

Saturday is International Women’s Day — a day that honors the achievements of women while also advocating for gender equality. International Women’s Day has been taking place on March 8 for more than 100 years. Here’s what you need to know about why we celebrate International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a specific day set aside, in this...

NBC 4’s Pat Battle visits the American Labor Museum in Haledon, New Jersey where they have a new exhibit honoring women who have made their mark on history. 

Shuttling your kids to sports practices is a way of life for many parents
That was the case for a Westchester mom of 3 swimmers. But picking up those soggy kids after practice led to an idea that’s made her an entrepreneur. Our Tracie Strahan has more on this mom who means business.

How a weeklong, local celebration in California in 1978 turned into a monthlong, national observance less than a decade later.

Most people will tell you that motherhood is a career in itself. A New Jersey mom who’s juggling two little ones also took the step to build a growing jewelry business. It’s called the “Little Words Project” and it’s built a community of kindness. NBC New York’s Tracie Strahan reports.

Biden signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring Frances Perkins, the first woman appointed to serve in a presidential Cabinet

‘Sororité,’ or ‘sisterhood,’ marked chapter six of the Opening Ceremony and celebrated historic female figures in France.

To celebrate women’s history month this March, News 4 visited some of New York’s most unique women-owned small businesses to learn more about their journeys, from conquering challenges to celebrating successes. (Reporter, Producer, Editor: Lia Chandra; Camera work: Lia Chandra and Lynise Olivacce)

A set of Brooklyn charter schools is bucking the trend with what it calls intentional diversity, from the top down. Tresha Ward, the first black female CEO of Prospect Schools is on a mission to make sure all students have a life of opportunity. Gilma Avalos reports.

Jenny Cavnar, who made MLB history, gives her advice to young women and discusses why she is hopeful for the next generation pursuing careers in broadcasting.

Female demonstrators are wearing purple across streets in Latin America to call attention and celebrate International Women’s Day.

International Women’s Day is a global celebration — and call to action — marked by demonstrations, mostly of women, around the world.

Women for centuries have been at the forefront of gardening. For Women’s History Month, we take a look at some trailblazers in American gardening and horticulture.