AMEC & MEATF Hosts 11th Annual Congressional International Women’s Day Celebration at Capitol Hill, Washington D.C.

Asian Media USA © Chicago, IL: To celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity, each year AMEC (American Multiethnic Coalition Inc) & MEATF (Multiethnic Advisory Task Force) honors Women globally by recognizing them for their contributions. This year AMEC & MEATF hosted its 11th Annual Congressional International Women’s Day Celebration at Rayburn House Building, Capitol Hill at Washington D.C. on March 8, 2023 and celebrated the achievements of 20 women of diverse ethnicities. The event was presided by AMEC/MEATF Founder and President Dr Vijay Prabhakar, Congressman Danny K Davis, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, Tumia Romero – Chief Of Staff at Office of Congressman Danny K. Davis, Brian Pasternak – Administrator, Office of the Foreign Labor Certifications, U. S. Department of Labor, Washington D.C. The proceedings began with announcements by hosts, Shree Gurusamy (Secretary General AMEC) and Seeta Bala (Awards Jury Chair). Tumia Romero, the Chief Of Staff at Office of Congressman Danny K. Davis, who is a fierce women’s rights advocate, has also served as a deputy Director of Labor under the previous Gov. Pat Quinn, and she is currently pursuing a doctorate in public policy, in […]

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Gaura Purnima, the holy appearance day of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu was celebrated with fervor and gaiety at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

Asian Media USA © Chicago, IL: Gaura Purnima – the holy appearance day of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu – was celebrated with fervor and gaiety at the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krsna Temple, at 1716 W Lunt Avenue, Chicago, IL. Hundreds of Numerous people including devotees from various backgrounds, nationality, race and religion attended the grand celebration at the temple on Monday, March 6th 2023.  Shri T. D. Bhutia, The Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of India, Chicago graced the occasion and briefly addressed the gathering. “While Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual text, it is also a live book. We may belong to any country or follow any religion, but all of us are surrounded by problems on a daily basis. Whenever we stand on the crossroads of life like Arjuna, Srimad Bhagavad Gita shows us a solution to these problems through service and dedication.” ISKCON Chicago has been serving the Rogers Park community for the past 50 years. The temple is part of the global ISKCON community comprising 650+ temples and Bhakti Centers, farmlands, eco-villages and vegetarian restaurants. The Hare Krsna movement traces its roots back 5,000 years and is centered on Bhakti Yoga – […]

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TAGC Celebrated International Women’s day Event as

“Be the heroine of your life” Asian Media USA © Chicago IL: The Telugu Association of Greater Chicago (TAGC), The first Telugu association in North America (TANA) in collaboration with American Telangana Sangham (ATS) hosted a successful event to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 5th, 2023. The event was held at Olive Palace Banquets at Mt Prospect. This event has brought together more than 500 women from different parts of Chicago land to celebrate the theme “Be the heroine of your life”. All women beautifully dressed up with sequin and ruffle saree wear. Program started with a devotional song by Singer Shruti Thakur and lighting the lamp by President of TAGC 2023, Sri Parameswara Reddy Yarasani, Smt Aruna Sri Yarasani, co-host ATS President Sri Narendra Chamarla, Smt Rajalakshmi Chemarla, Smt Jyothi Madhavaram, Women’s Day Chair Smt Madhavi Rani Konakalla and Co chairs Smt Neelima Boddu, Smt Rachana Koluguri, Smt Vani Rachakonda. All the other TAGC Women Board of Director’s Smt Vinitha Podduturi, Smt Uma Avadhuta, Smt Neelima Cheikicharla, Smt Prasanna Kandukuri, Smt Archana Podduturi, Smt Sirisha Madduri were joined. Participants at the event also had the opportunity to network and connect with other women in attendance, forming new relationships […]

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