Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to become both the first woman and first person of color to helm a film in the internationally beloved franchise.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
For Women of Color, Myriad Barriers Persist in the Classical Music World
Impossible double standards and an exclusionary ethos keep women of color from creating, performing and leading – talent and hard work be damned.
2,000 Swiss Women Are Suing Over Climate Change Inaction
The group claims the Swiss government’s ongoing failure to address the crisis constitutes a human rights violation.
Fed Up: Nearly a Quarter of All U.S. Women Now Want to Run for Office
A survey conducted by nonprofit She Should Run says women want to change America’s status quo by vying for a seat at the decision-making table.
Finally, Women Air Force Pilots May Have a Safe Way to Pee
Some rather welcome new technology could make long flights far more bearable for women pilots in the U.S. military branch.
Now Florida Lawmakers Want to Stop Girls From Talking About Periods
A new bill introduced by Republican Stan McClain would ban menstruation education – and even conversation about periods – before 6th grade.
How Best to Remember Feminist Icon Pat Schroeder? Her Classic Barbs and Quips
The trailblazing Colorado Congresswoman, who died this week, was known for her sharp words and witty one-liners. Here’s a roundup.
Meet 8 Great Trans Women Founders This Women’s History Month
These women have earned success despite launching and scaling in a world that’s working against them.
5 Women Are Suing Texas for Abortion Access, After Bans Nearly Killed Them
The lawsuit, brought by women who suffered dangerous pregnancy complications, is the first of its kind following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
For Women at the Oscars, Reaching Parity ‘Will Take Decades,’ Study Finds
A 17-year analysis of Academy Awards nominees revealed a significant lack of progress when it comes to increasing representation for women and minorities.
Study: Women’s Leadership Pipeline is ‘Hollowed Out’
Progress toward gender parity on the top tiers of business remains slow because of persistent gaps along women’s career paths. It’s an international problem.
Michelle Yeoh Continues to Make Awards Show History
The star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” just became the first Asian actress ever to win Best Actress in Film at the SAG Awards.
We Want to Hear About Your Brilliant Business Idea
Women entrepreneurs, is your brand new startup the next big thing? Apply for our annual ‘Brilliant Business Ideas’ list by March 31.
‘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.