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‘Queen of Salsa Music’ Becomes First Afro-Latina on U.S. Quarters
Late singer Celia Cruz is one of five honorees in the American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
New Investigation Reveals AI Tools Are Sexualizing Women’s Bodies in Photos
Social media platforms are suppressing photos of women doing everyday activities such as exercising or receiving medical exams due to “raciness.”
‘Woman King’ Director Skewers ‘Chasm Between Black Excellence and Recognition’
Gina Prince-Bythewood expressed her frustration with the ongoing lack of awards-show recognition given to Black women working in film.
Are We Seeing More Women-Led Acts at Music Festivals? Sort Of
Book More Women tracks representation for women musicians. We’re seeing more get booked – but on smaller stages, and still less frequently than men.
Viola Davis Earns EGOT Status After Winning Her First Grammy
The actor became the third Black woman to achieve the coveted status after winning a Grammy for her audiobook recording of her memoir.
New Vending Machine at George Washington University Dispenses ‘Morning-After’ Pill
In response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, students led the charge to make emergency contraception more accessible on campus.
Meet the NFL’s First Black Woman Super Bowl Coach
Representation just scored a touchdown.
Tyre Nichols’ Mom Creates GoFundMe: ‘My Baby Was Just Trying to Make it Home’
The money raised will go toward a memorial skate park in honor of Nichols, as well as mental health services for his family.
Clean Queen Marie Kondo Has ‘Given Up’ on Perpetual Tidiness
The author and “Tidying Up” host says she simply doesn’t have the time to keep an impeccable home since having children. We can relate.
No Women Were Nominated for ‘Best Director’ in This Year’s Oscars
The percentage of women and people of color directing the biggest titles at the U.S. box office floundered in 2022, despite reaching a record high in previous years.
‘Smart Tampon’ Uses AI to Detect Cervical Cancer
Johns Hopkins graduate students Madeleine Howard and Hayley Hoaglund want to help women stay on top of their health with an effective, at-home alternative to pap smears.
Gloria Estefan is About to Make History. Here’s How
The singer-songwriter behind hits like “Conga” and “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” will be the first-ever Latinx woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
‘A Great Leader’ — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Resigns
After five and a half years on the world stage, Ardern cites burnout as a reason for stepping down from her role as prime minister.
40 Years After ‘Like a Virgin,’ Madonna is Going on Tour Once More
The 64-year-old performer will be hitting the road for a concert tour to mark four decades of superstardom.