Local leaders speak on Women’s History Month: Angela Powell, county commissioner
Editor’s Note: This is eighth story in a series of profiles in celebration of Women’s History month
March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, The Oakland Press is looking to give voice to women across the county. This week, we’ll be presenting responses from women in different industries and from different walks of life to explore what it means to them to be a woman in this day and age- professionally and personally.
Angela Powell
Q: What is your industry and job title? How long have you been in the industry?
A: Politics, Oakland County Commissioner and I have been in this industry of since 2004.
Q: How has the professional world changed for women over the past 5 years in your eyes?
A: The last five years has given women so many opportunities to take the lead and help change the world. The more seats at the table we are given, provides more positive progress that will allow us to accomplish more.
Q: What does the current women’s movement mean to you, professionally and personally, respectively?
A: As a African American woman this movement is to show the world needs us at the table. I am so glad I am in leadership now, where women have a voice to express what is necessary. The fight still continues but with so much progress, we can’t stop now! And should not until we deliver and gain more equality for all!
Q: What defines a strong woman?
A: Strong women lead and continue to lead
despite all devilish attacks on them to make them give up/fail! Don’t care what people say or think, just stay focus and do what God put you here to do for his people.