Female luminaries including Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski, Planned Parenthood founder Alexis McGill Johnson, political leader and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and singer Alicia Keys were honored Thursday at the National Action Network’s annual “Women’s Empowerment Luncheon” in New York City.
As the rare women to hold these positions, the U.S.’ eight female Democratic governors insist their friendship isn’t a bonus it’s another critical part of the job.