The singer and philanthropist had a priceless reaction when she learned about the award, which she can direct toward any charitable cause she sees fit.
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7 Books by Women Authors for Your Winter Reading List
These books from Michelle Obama, Lily Brooks-Dalton and others are a sure-fire way to beat those winter blues.
When Ukraine Servicewomen Were Issued Men’s Fatigues, This Team Stepped In
A Kyiv-based nonprofit has distributed $1 million worth of equipment and helped at least 3,000 women in Ukraine’s armed forces.
6 Historic Wins for Women in This Year’s Midterms
From the first lesbian governor to the first South Asian lieutenant governor, these 6 progressive women have made history in the 2022 midterm elections.
Her Rideshare Company Only Uses Electric Vehicles
Raven Hernandez aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the ride-share industry through her women-led startup, Earth Rides.
Lena Horne Becomes First Black Woman to Have Broadway Theater Named After Her
The late performer and civil rights activist often said: ‘Let it soar. Let your cup runneth over. Do your thing. Make more art and believe.’
Shonda Rhimes Quits Twitter Following Elon Musk’s Takeover
The television mogul becomes one of the first prominent women to leave the platform, now that it’s officially owned by the world’s richest (and most controversial) man.
Engineers Design Crash Test Dummy to Protect Women Drivers
Previously, the only crash dummies designed for women were sparsely used and represented the body of a 12-year-old.
Experts Anticipate a Surge in Young Women Voters in Upcoming Midterm Elections
With the Dobbs decision on abortion, young women ‘are really aware that their rights are on the ballot,’ says League of Women Voters.
New Docuseries Celebrates Culture Surrounding Black Women’s Hair
Produced by women- and minority-led Culture House, The Hair Tales documents the hair journeys of Oprah Winfrey, Ayanna Pressley and more influential Black women.
Anna May Wong, an Actress Who Dealt With Bias and Low Pay, Now on Quarters
The actress is remembered as a champion of Asian-American actors who criticized racial stereotyping and advocated for better representation in Hollywood.
For Black Women, a New Resource for Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics
The Non-Toxic Black-Owned Beauty Project features safer hair and skin products for Black women, who face higher rates of breast cancer.
She’s Written Over 1,600 Wikipedia Profiles for Overlooked Women Scientists
Jessica Wade, a London physicist, hopes the recognition will encourage more young women to choose STEM careers.
Her Nonprofit Gives Families a Much-Needed Break From Breast Cancer
Jeanine Patten-Coble’s Little Pink Houses of Hope offers free, week-long retreats to patients who have undergone cancer treatment.
A Woman-Led CVS Makes Big Move to Drop Prices on Tampons and Pay ‘Pink Tax’
The pharmacy chain is joining the larger effort to close the cost gap between women’s and men’s personal care products.