Meena Harris, Niece of VP Kamala Harris, Teaches Girls To Define Themselves in New Children’s Book Meena Harris is from a family of ambitious women who taught her that there was no such thing as “too much.” She’s building upon that lesson for Black and brown girls in her children’s book ‘A is for Ambitious.’ By Celeste Little Meena Harris is…
By Martin Slagter ANN ARBOR, MI – After a year of seeking out new and innovative ways to teach children music through their computer screens and conducting lessons via Zoom, Yael Rothfeld said it has been exciting to return to in-person instruction this fall. Students can interact with Rothfeld, an elementary school music teacher at Thurston Elementary, doing two different tasks…
By CATRIONA HARVEY-JENNER Barbie is an icon, but it’s not ‘one-size-fits all’ where the famous doll is concerned these days. Mattel, which manufactures Barbie, has just launched a special release doll modelled on the scientist who created the Oxford coronavirus vaccine: Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert. Now that’s iconic. The traditional image you might have of Barbie may be the slim, white, blonde doll that first launched in…
“I first teamed up with Barbie in 2019,” Osaka tweeted on Monday. “And today we’re introducing the Barbie Role Model Naomi Osaka doll.” She adds, “I hope every child is reminded that they can be and do anything.”
The GC4W News Weekend Reads Edition 36 is a collection of top stories and trending topics. With so much news content being published each day on gc4women.org, we have decided to start a new tradition to keep you informed and connected to the resources to improve your life and business. The following are top picks and trending topics on gc4women.org news:…
“It’s the beginning of all this,” she says, meaning more inclusive onscreen representation. “People are starting to figure out that maybe they don’t always cast actors who are super thin. But I know there will be more. I just have to keep going.”
Zendaya Coleman is truly a modern Renaissance woman. Whether you’re a teenager struggling with confidence, a mother looking for a strong role model for your daughter or a fashion-obsessed 20-year-old just trying to stay fly, then Zendaya is one to watch. Here are 11 reasons why you should look up to the elegant, inspirational woman. 1. SHE PROMOTES BODY POSITIVITY. In 2015, the…
Tammie Jo Shults landed the Southwest flight to safety, but, this Southwest pilot has been breaking glass ceilings for women for years now. From combatting gender bias in the military to having her applications ignored to being the first woman to fly the F/A-18 Hornet, a multirole combat jet – here is a woman we admire. About 20 minutes after takeoff…
