Women’s History Month Insight
March’s recognition as Women’s History Month is the perfect opportunity to learn about the amazing achievements of trailblazing women and girls who have vanquished barriers to influence women of all cultures.
Desolyn Hicks, executive assistant, MPO Administration, and a member of the Womens Empowerment Alliance employee resource group (ERG), shares her thoughts on what the month means to her.
“We celebrate during this month as a reminder of the history of resilient women and their impactful contributions that have inspired us to press forward with our goals and aspirations. Women have successfully shaped the world by advocating for equality, diversity and social progress. Moreover, we will not allow our voices to be unheard; instead we stand with the awareness that our presence matters.
“Women can overcome obstacles with a greater strength from within and achieve rewarding career paths while being able to empower with their talents and uphold the roles of wife, mom, sister, friend and colleague. As women we must recognize that there is power in vulnerability. Being empowered does not mean being strong … all the time. We should give ourselves grace.
“I celebrate Women’s History month by taking advantage of opportunities to connect with women outside of my community. This involves attending events that promote women’s empowerment, patronizing women authors, and women-owned businesses; and donating gently worn clothing to organizations that assist women that had the courage to leave life-threatening relationships.
“All women have a journey of personal experiences, which makes us unique in our own way.
We are the definition of resilience, so let’s celebrate this month with the intention of being supportive of any woman regardless of her path throughout life.”
What is DEI Video Series
The first installment of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s “What is DEI Video Series” is available for viewing here. The newest video features Arianne Dowdell, VP, chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer, sharing her thoughts on what DEI means at Houston Methodist. Future videos will feature Houston Methodist leadership, physicians, nurses, employees and other thought leaders discussing a wide range of DEI topics.
Interfaith Traditions Discussion
In the spirit of celebrating the diverse spiritual practices and faith traditions of Houston Methodist employees, physicians and patients, please join us on Wednesday, March 29 from noon to 1 p.m. for an in-person and Livestreamed interfaith panel discussion. Part of the 2023 Spiritual Diversity Speaker Series and held in the HMRI Auditorium, the discussion will examine a selection of faith traditions and their spiritual significance in the health care setting. For more information, email theofficeofdei@houstonmethodist.org.
Observing Incarnation
For Orthodox Christians, the Incarnation, remembered annually on March 25, is the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham. It celebrates the final definitions made by two important early church councils of the incarnation of Jesus declaring that Jesus was both fully God; begotten from the Father, and fully man, taking his flesh and human nature from the Theotokos (Mother of God). These two natures—human and divine—were united into the one personhood of Jesus Christ. The day this event occurred is remembered by the Orthodox Church as a feast, second only to the Resurrection of Christ.
Greek American Heritage Month Profile
In recognition of March’s designation as Greek American Heritage Month, we profile Greek American entertainer Tina Fey.
Fey, an actor, comedian, writer and producer familiar to fans of Saturday Night Live (SNL), the sitcom 30 Rock and as the writer of the hit movie Mean Girls, is the daughter of Donald Fey and Xenobia “Jeanne” (Xenakes), a native of Piraeus, Greece.
Elizabeth Stamatina Fey grew up in Upper Darby, PA and studied drama at the University of Virginia. She moved to Chicago in the early ‘90s to pursue a career in comedy; joining the famed Second City ensemble, which led to an offer to join SNL in 1995 and eventually becoming the show’s first female head writer. She served as co-host of Weekend Update with Jimmy Fallon before departing the show.
Fey wrote the screenplay for Mean Girls in 2004 and created and starred in the satirical 30 Rock beginning in 2006, while also making frequent appearances on SNL with her impersonation of former U.S. vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
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