With 350 women in attendance, Leadership Women held its first national conference “Creating a New Vision of Leadership – A National Conversation” in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Leadership Women America on July 27-29th in Dallas, TX.

Ruthie Frierson, Founder and Chair Emeritus of Citizens for 1 Greater New Orleans and Melissa Sawyer, Co-founder and Executive Director of Youth Empowerment Project (YEP), were speakers on "Women and Community Activism".

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Ruthie Frierson receives a 2016 New Orleans Legends Award from Mayor Mitch Landrieu. As our city approaches its 300th Anniversary, Mayor Landrieu created the New Orleans Legends Awards to recognize those New Orleanians who have helped create not only our history but have indelibly shaped our future.

This public safety millage is critical to building a Police Department and Fire Department that our citizens deserve and need." - Susan G. Guidry, Councilmember, District