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Her Career Challenged Stereotypes — and So Did Her Most Famous Photo
Frances B. Johnston served as the White House’s first official photographer but captured far more when it came to American identity.
She Turned a Crime Committed Against Her into Art
Artemisia Gentileschi was not only a supremely talented Renaissance artist, but a feminist painter ahead of her time.
The Victorian Photographer Who Changed Portrait Photography Forever
At age 48, Julia Margaret Cameron picked up a camera for the first time and – long before artsy Instagram filters – popularized the soft-focus close-up.
This Renaissance Painter Dared to Paint Herself
Catharina van Hemessen is believed to be the first artist – male or female – to ever paint a portrait of themselves at the easel.
A Question of Our Time: Why Didn’t You Reply to My Email? :(
We looked into the phenomenon of waning email responsiveness, and found that a digital deluge is clogging our inboxes – while burnout drains us of drive to reply.
Is Your New Business Tomorrow’s Next Big Thing? Tell Us About It Today
If your startup concept is destined to take the world by storm, apply now for our 2024 Brilliant Business Ideas list. Deadline: April 1.
14 Sweet (and Sultry) Songs by Black Women Artists For Your Ideal Valentine’s Day
Whatever your V-Day vibe, these Black women performers will help you set the perfect mood.
How ‘Fast Car’ at the 2024 Grammys Showed Us What We Truly Need
Viewers glommed onto the night’s rendition of Tracy Chapman’s classic song about dashed dreams. But we got more than just a moment of musical connection.
Inspiring Quotes From 10 Iconic Black Women
As Black History Month gets underway, get motivated by these powerful words from Black women leaders and trailblazers.
12 Songs by Women Artists to Light Your Social Justice Fires
Music can be a balm. But as these performers demonstrate, it can also provide the necessary spark for fighting back against injustice.
13 Women in Politics to Watch Ahead of Election 2024
From presidential candidates to influential activists, these women are poised to figure big in America’s political landscape this year.
How AI is Talked About on College Campuses
New advancements in AI have spurred polarized responses from universities. While some are raising questions of ethics, others are embracing the change.
18 Motivational Songs to Get You Through a Bad Work Day
We asked women entrepreneurs about the songs they turn to on tough days. The result is this killer playlist.
10 New Books to Put On Your Radar in 2024
Clear out some shelf space, because these books by women authors are poised to steal the spotlight in the coming year.