Increasing Equitable Choices For Women In Healthcare By Rod Berger The less-than-desirable statistics on U.S. women entering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields are well-documented. According to the American Association of University Women, many girls and young women are often systemically biased away from science and math during their educational journeys creating access and opportunity issues later down the road.…
New initiative promotes diversity across sectors in Italy The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy says she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of minorities in Italian society, to promote greater diversity and inclusion By Colleen Barry, Associated Press MILAN — The founder of the Afro Fashion Association in Italy on Thursday said she is launching awards recognizing the achievements of…
Ava DuVernay Makes History As The First Black Woman Featured On Ben & Jerry’s Pint With New Flavor DuVernay’s “Lights! Caramel! Action” ice cream caramel-based flavor will begin shipping across the country in January 2023. By Dominique Fluker Ava DuVernay has become the first Black woman to have her image on a Ben & Jerry’s pint. Ben & Jerry’s is lifting the…
Women’s groups drive sustainable development in mountain zones Sunday, 11 December marks International Mountain Day, which celebrates the natural beauty and diversity of mountain areas, while also highlighting the threats they face. Chief among them is the climate crisis, which is melting away glaciers around the world. All remaining ice in African and Latin American mountains is expected to disappear in the coming…
Why businesses, banks and society still need more women in executive roles By Alper Kara Only nine in the UK’s top 100 companies have a woman CEO, a recent report has revealed – part of an “appalling” picture of British business which even in 2022 remains remarkably male dominated. The report, from accountancy giant EY and Cranfield University, goes on to reveal that…
How women collaborated to bring a ‘Charter for Change’ to Parliament House “We women of the Women’s Climate Congress and others despair that Earth is hurtling towards catastrophic climate change that humanity is failing to mitigate. We grieve the unfolding and potentially irreversible impacts on all current and future life unless immediate, united and effective action is taken.” – Opening…
Companies, Organizations & Leaders Giving Back This Holiday Season And Beyond The benefits that come with giving back go far beyond just ‘doing good,’ charitable work can help companies strengthen their company’s brand and visibility, build a solid and loyal consumer base, aid in recruiting and retaining employees aligned with company values, and even boost revenues. By Soulaima Gourani The…
Being the “only” can leave you feeling as an outsider when you just want to be in. Learn how to view your status as a strength, not a stigma. By Dolly Chugh Introduction In my first job out of college, at an investment bank, I spent a year as the only woman — and only person of color — on…
Tiffany James, Founder Of Modernblkgirl, Is Making The World Of Trading And Investment Accessible To Women Of Color By Pauleanna Reid In 2019, Tiffany James followed a friend’s advice to invest in Tesla stock. When the brand’s valuation skyrocketed in 2020, James’ $10,000 investment grew to over $2 million. James had planned to use some of those earnings to start…
New York Times Bestselling Author Luvvie Ajayi Jones Wants Teens To Change the World by Making Good Trouble Ajayi Jones’ new book, ‘Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual For Teens,’ helps teens see the characteristics in themselves that society deems troublesome are exactly what they can use to change the world. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Before Luvvie Ajayi Jones was an internationally recognized…
