15 Famous Women Throughout History and Their Lasting Impact There’s so much to learn from these women who changed the world. By Rebecca Norris Women are pretty extraordinary. It’s a tale as old as time — even when a woman’s place in society was forbidden, mocked, challenged, and questioned as a norm. For centuries, women all over the world have made…
How Latina Entrepreneur Corina Burton Once Failed, Then Launched A Multi-Million Business By Christine Michel Carter As of January 2023, fewer women were still in the labor force than in February 2020. Single mothers continue to be the subsegment of this group most likely to be unemployed, and it is directly related to childcare. Specifically, the employment rate fell from 84% among single mothers who…
Celebrating Women’s History Month: 5 Powerful Women Who Paved the Way With fights for equal pay and increased job opportunities still necessary in today’s world, it’s inspiring to look back on those in history who’ve sparked change. By Kelly Hyman March is Women’s History Month, making it a special time to honor women who have worked tirelessly and fearlessly to advance future…
6 exhibitions you need to see for Women’s History Month By Jerald Pierce As we march into Women’s History Month, our arts recommendations are full of ways artists are challenging patrons who venture out to see their work. One intimate exhibition gives space for women to fully express themselves without the outside pressures of society while another showcases the unique…
An opera based on the popular novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” which is set in Afghanistan, is making its world debut in Seattle By Mariam Fam As the Taliban once again assert control of Afghanistan and push women further out of public view, a female Afghan filmmaker is working thousands of miles away to help bring to life a wildly popular tale…
Author Morgan Harper Nichols Says Healing, Rest, and Play Are Black Resistance In an interview with Kindred, the Instagram poet, and author of ‘All Along You Were Blooming’ and ‘Peace is a Practice’ talks about Black history, her Southern upbringing, and giving grace to ourselves. By A. Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez Instagram poet, artist, and author Morgan Harper Nichols is a multimedia artist…
Meet 5 women who are using science to help save the planet International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, recognizes the often overlooked contributions of women scientists. Research shows that despite a shortage of skills in most technological areas, gender disparity still exists in the field. Women make up less than a third of the workforce across science,…
Why Everyone Wins With More Women In Leadership By Solomon Amar The future is female. Research shows that companies with more women on their boards outperform those without by a significant margin, and organizations with greater gender diversity among senior leaders are more profitable. Yet despite significant progress, the proportion of women in senior management roles globally grew to 32% in 2022—the highest number…
All-female Super Bowl flyover team makes history By Kayna Whitworth, Lissette Rodriguez, and Katie Kindelan This Super Bowl Sunday, a group of women made history. The flyover before Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs at Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium was piloted by an all-female team. The four female pilots orchestrating the diamond formation honored 50 years of women flying in the U.S.…
Celebrate Black History Month With 9 Black-Owned, Female-Led Brands By Anna Keeve February is Black History Month, a time that celebrates the achievements of Black Americans and honors the legacy of African-American culture in the US. The 2021 Black History Month comes on the heels of last year’s events still fresh in many minds; it was a momentous time that brought…