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From fashionistas to philanthropists, nearly two hundred attendees will wear their best pink ensemble to the 5th Annual Pink Apple Gala & Awards on Sunday, September 8th, from 5-9 PM at Roulette. The charitable celebration, with sponsors including Apple Awards, Papi Wines,Porsche of Brooklyn, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, and more, will honor seven emerging and established Black women making moves within their respective industries and, most importantly, benefit Women Who Influence, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, celebrates outstanding women who have made significant contributions in various fields under the guidance of Gabrieline Reece, Founder of Women Who Influence and Pink Apple Gala and Awards.
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The empowering Pink Apple Brunch & Awards is a must-attend event during New York City Fashion Week! Gabrieline Reece, the CEO and Founder of Women Who Influence, has created this event and partnered with Apple Awards and Sheen Magazine to honor women who are making an impact in their communities, give women a chance to be in a safe space and network and advocate for women to amplify their voices.
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Step into a world where elegance meets empowerment
at the Pink Apple Gala,
an illustrious evening dedicated to celebrating
and honoring women.
SHEEN MAGAZINE
Step into a world where elegance meets empowerment—the Pink Apple Gala, an exquisite evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women across all fields. Hosted by the nonprofit organization Women Who Influence, this pink-tie affair has grown into a must-attend event, radiating sophistication and purpose from start to finish.
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The 5th Annual Pink Apple Gala & Awards, held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Roulette Intermedium in Brooklyn, NY, was a night to celebrate Black women leading in their fields and uplifting communities. With an elegant pink-themed décor by Jahzara Nicole Events, the evening was nothing short of inspiring.
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SHEEN MAGAZINE
The empowering Pink Apple Brunch & Awards is a must-attend event during New York City Fashion Week! Gabrieline Reece, the CEO and Founder of Women Who Influence, has created this event and partnered with Apple Awards and Sheen Magazine to honor women who are making an impact in their communities, give women a chance to be in a safe space and network and advocate for women to amplify their voices.
Carol Maraj
Maraj — the founder of the Carol Maraj Foundation — was recently honored at the non-profit Women Who Influence’s Pink Apple Brunch & Awards in Brooklyn for her work with women who have experienced domestic violence.
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In a radiant burst of inspiration and camaraderie, the 2023 Pink Apple Brunch, hosted by the charismatic media personality D’Shonda Brown, took center stage in Brooklyn, New York, leaving a trail of empowerment, recognition, and celebration in its wake. This annual event, now in its fourth year, gathered movers and shakers from various fields to honor outstanding women who have made a significant impact on their communities. This year’s brunch was particularly special, as it recognized four remarkable women: Carol Maraj, Rhonesha Byng, Akira Armstrong, and Farshiya Felix.
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But the modern music icon has been sharing the spotlight lately as more and more of the public recognizes her mother, Carol Maraj. An activist and a musician in her own right, Maraj's work with the Carol Maraj Foundation, founded in 2013, was honored by the Women Who Influence’s Pink Apple Brunch & Awards earlier this week.
