Meghan Markle Graces New York City Joined By Prince Harry And Mom Doria To Accept Award
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle graces New York City joined by Prince Harry and mom Doria to accept award for the highly anticipated Ms. Foundation 2023 Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Power. This prestigious occasion aimed to honor remarkable women who have made significant contributions to empowering women and girls globally.
The Duchess Of Sussex, Meghan Markle Graces New York City Joined By Prince Harry And Mom Doria To Accept Award
One of the highlights of the evening was the reunion between Meghan Markle and her dear friend, Gloria Steinem, Co-Founding Mother of the Ms. Foundation. It was Steinem who had the privilege of presenting Meghan with the esteemed Woman of Vision Award.
In her acceptance speech, Meghan expressed her gratitude towards Steinem.
“„Thank you for the inspiration that you are, for your mentorship, your sage advice, your extraordinarily cheeky sense of humor, and for your incredible friendship.
- Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex
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During her speech, Meghan shared a heartfelt recollection of her childhood and the impact Ms. magazine had on her.
“„As a young girl, I would come home, I'd settle in after a day of school, pull up my TV tray with dinner, and I would turn on my evening ritual: Jeopardy! And I'd glance at the coffee table, where I'd see an array of things: it could be the cat's collar, my homework, some mail that had just been brought in — and some magazines. The magazines said Ms. on them.
- Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex
Meghan continued, reflecting on the profound effect those magazines had on her young mind.
“„I remember them vividly because the pictures were different. There was diversity that I hadn't seen as often, both of color and of age, and the names were different. There were congresswomen, there were astronauts, and the topics were different — from mothering to being a working mom to heavier topics such as domestic violence, the poverty line, unearthing its roots, where it comes from, and matters of equity.
- Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex
For Meghan, the presence of Ms. magazine in her home carried a powerful message. It symbolized that substance and meaningful content mattered.
“„It signaled to me that there was just so much more than the dolled-up covers and the images that you would see on the grocery store covers.
- Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex
The influence of Ms. in her formative years helped shape her into the feminist and activist she is today.
The bond between Meghan and Gloria Steinem extends beyond this recent event. In 2020, the two joined forces for a "backyard chat" about the significance of voting. Later that year, Meghan visited Steinem at her farmhouse, where they worked together to cold-call voters from the dining room table. Their shared commitment to social issues and advocacy for women's rights has deepened their friendship.
The Ms. Foundation 2023 Women of Vision Awards also recognized other exceptional individuals. Wanda Irving, co-founder of Dr. Shalon's Maternal Action Project, Kimberly Inez McGuire, executive director of URGE, and LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, were among the honorees.
Olivia Julianna, an abortion rights activist, received the Marie C. Wilson Emerging Leader Award, and Rebekah Bruesehoff was presented with the Free to Be You and Me Award.
Teresa C. Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, expressed her excitement about the event.
“„We are thrilled to announce this year's honorees for the Women of Vision Awards and to celebrate 50 years of progress and power.
- Teresa C. Younger
The evening was hosted by Danielle Moodie, host of the Woke AF Daily podcast, while attendees were treated to a captivating performance by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
The Women of Vision Awards have a history of celebrating remarkable women, with past honorees including Hillary Clinton, Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay, and fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg. This year's honorees, including Meghan Markle, embody the spirit of female empowerment and have made substantial contributions to advancing gender and racial equity.
Conclusion
Meghan Markle's presence at the Ms. Foundation 2023 Women of Vision Awards not only signifies her commitment to championing women's causes but also serves as a testament to the enduring impact of influential women like Gloria Steinem. Together, they continue to inspire generations of women and girls to believe in their power to effect positive change in the world.
