WWI IN THE NEWS · Updated October 31, 2026
From our Minnesota beginnings to conversations at Brooklyn Borough Hall, these stories follow Women Who Influence, our founder and the entrepreneurs and community leaders connected to our work. Explore the coverage below and visit each publication for the original story.
Latest coverage
Pink Apple Awards Uplift Small Businesses Amid High Vacancy Rates
BK Reader · Whitney West · October 30, 2026
Whitney West’s report connects the 2026 Pink Apple Awards and The Power Seat at Brooklyn Borough Hall to the challenges facing local storefront businesses. The coverage highlights conversations about affordability, access to resources and the relationships that help entrepreneurs sustain their businesses.
Read the original article at BK Reader ↗
SHEEN Highlights the 2026 Crystal Apple Honorees
SHEEN Magazine · October 28, 2026
Tracey Khan’s report recognizes Pamela Morgan, Kanchana Suggu and Dr. Erica Ford and connects their leadership to the small business conversation at The Power Seat. The feature also highlights the founders, public officials and partners who came together at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Read the original article at SHEEN Magazine ↗
Bacon Recaps The Power Seat and Pink Apple Awards
Bacon Magazine · October 24, 2026
Bacon’s post-event coverage follows the October 22 gathering, from the conversation about sustaining and growing a business to the Crystal Apple presentations. It documents the people and relationships behind a day centered on New York’s small business community.
Read the original article at Bacon Magazine ↗
Before Borough Hall: The Stories Behind The Power Seat
Bacon Magazine · September 25, 2026
Published ahead of the event, this feature introduces the founders announced for The Power Seat and explores the challenges owners face after opening their doors. It also shares Gabrieline Reece’s journey and the purpose behind Women Who Influence. This is a preview of the planned program; the October recap covers the event as held.
Read the original article at Bacon Magazine ↗
More coverage of the 2026 event
Her Forward: Brooklyn’s Small Business Economy
Her Forward · September 17, 2026 · By Percival de Guzman
This event preview explores Women Who Influence’s work to connect entrepreneurs with business resources, institutional relationships and opportunities for growth. It introduces The Power Seat and the planned Pink Apple Awards program at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Read “How Women Entrepreneurs Are Building Power in Brooklyn’s Small Business Economy” ↗
Republished coverage
The stories below also appeared on Black News UK. They cover the same subjects as the SHEEN and Bacon features linked above.
Black News UK: The 2026 Crystal Apple Honorees
Black News UK · October 28, 2026 · By Tracey Khan
Additional publication of the story recognizing Pamela Morgan, Kanchana Suggu and Dr. Erica Ford at Brooklyn Borough Hall.
Read “Three Women Honored at Brooklyn Borough Hall for Leadership That Moves New York Forward” ↗
Black News UK: The Power Seat Preview
Black News UK · September 25, 2026
A preview of the planned leadership conversation and the business founders announced for the program.
Press-release distribution
The September 14, 2026 announcement, “Brooklyn Celebrates Women Who Influence NYC Small Businesses,” was also distributed on the following sites. These are additional placements of the pre-event press release.
- Today in New York — Read the announcement ↗
- Innovation & Entrepreneurs News — Read the announcement ↗
Automated news summaries
“Brooklyn Event Spotlights Women-Led Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship” appeared on the sites below. Both identify the September 14, 2026 piece as an AI-generated AGP summary of the announcement.
From the archive
The Villager Covers the 2024 Pink Apple Celebration
amNY / The Villager · September 26, 2024
Avalon Ashley Bellos’s coverage looks back at the Brooklyn celebration, its honorees and the community gathered around them. The story spotlights achievements across entrepreneurship, communication, leadership and community service.
Read the original article at amNY / The Villager ↗
Carol Maraj’s Entrepreneurial Story Includes the Pink Apple Awards
theJasmineBRAND · September 16, 2024
In a feature about Carol Maraj’s business plans, theJasmineBRAND also notes her recognition at the Women Who Influence Pink Apple Gala & Awards. The article connects her entrepreneurial ambitions with her experience as an immigrant and community advocate.
Read the original article at theJasmineBRAND ↗
Rolling Out Profiles Founder Gabrieline Reece
Rolling Out · 2024 archive
Explore the founder profile recorded in our media archive, focused on Gabrieline Reece and her mission. Read the original feature on Rolling Out.
Read the original article at Rolling Out ↗
Star Tribune: Shot of Influence
Minnesota Star Tribune · May 13, 2022
A look at Gabrieline Reece’s documentary and its Minnesota roots.
Read the original article at Minnesota Star Tribune ↗
Press announcement
The Announcement Behind the 2026 Borough Hall Program
EIN Presswire · September 14, 2026 · Press release
This announcement, distributed by Wilson Marshall PR + Special Events, introduced the planned 2026 program and its focus on entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. It is a press release issued before the event; see the October recaps above for coverage of the completed program.
Read the original press release at EIN Presswire ↗
Event listings
DoNYC: Pink Apple Gala & Awards
DoNYC · 2024 · Event listing
An archived event listing for the 2024 Pink Apple Gala & Awards. This listing is included as part of our event history.
View the original listing at DoNYC ↗
Her Agenda: Pink Apple Gala & Awards
Her Agenda · 2024 · Event listing
Our 2024 Pink Apple Gala & Awards also appeared on Her Agenda’s events platform. Visit the original listing to explore the archive.
View the original listing at Her Agenda ↗
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