Brenda Lee’s holiday hit, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” was released in 1958. It just topped the Billboard Hot 100 last month.
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New York Senator Blasts Women’s Groups for Silence Over Sexual Attacks in Israel-Hamas War
At the United Nations, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand urged the global community to condemn rape as a strategy in warfare.
Remembering Sandra Day O’Connor, the First Woman Appointed to the Supreme Court
O’Connor, who paved the way for women on the federal bench, passed away on Friday at the age of 93.
Study: Millennial, Gen Z Women ‘At the Highest Risk of Early Death’ in Decades
New research finds that a confluence of factors – from a broken healthcare system and a pandemic, to toxic social media content – is harming younger.
A Tech Conference Is Canceled Amid Claims of Fake Women Speakers
The organizer of the DevTernity tech conference has been accused of creating AI-generated profiles of women speakers in order to appear more inclusive.
Anti-Trump Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley
Super PAC Americans for Prosperity Action says Haley, the GOP’s only woman candidate, is best suited to take on Donald Trump in the presidential primary.
As Window Closes, a Rush of Sex Abuse Suits Against Moguls, Mayors
A new law gave victims of sexual assault a one-year opportunity to file civil suits against their alleged attackers, whether or not the statute of limitations had run out.
New York Nixes the Terms “Feminine Hygiene Products” and “Sanitary Napkins”
In an effort to change perception that it is “unclean” to menstruate, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill that will introduce new terminology.
This Woman’s Dying Wish Was to Erase Medical Debt for Others – And She Got It
Before her death, Casey McIntyre created a campaign to help alleviate others’ medical debt. To date, it has raised enough money to wipe out $46 million in hospital bills.
‘The Marvels’ Debut Was a Record-Breaker – But No One’s Happy
It was the biggest debut ever for a Black woman director. Compared to other Marvel superhero films, however, it flopped – and there may be ugly forces at play.
Pink Plans To Give Away 2,000 Banned Books at Her Florida Concerts
The singer is teaming up with PEN America to raise awareness of censorship in public schools and libraries, which largely targets books with themes of race and sexuality.
FDA Proposes Ban on Cancer-Causing Hair Straighteners
If approved, the rule could improve the health of Black women, who disproportionately relax hair to avoid workplace discrimination.
Welcome to the FDIC ‘Boys’ Club.’ You’ll Hate It Here.
A Wall Street Journal investigation into a leading bank regulator reveals a toxic culture of strip clubs, binge drinking and sexual harassment.
Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Songwriter to Win CMA’s Song of the Year
After being covered by country singer Luke Combs, Chapman’s song “Fast Car” was named Song of the Year – 35 years after its release.
Barbara Lee, the Fairy Godmother of Female Politicians, Announces Retirement
From Hillary Clinton to Ayanna Presley, Lee has supported hundreds of female candidates in their bids for office.