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6 Entrepreneurs with Eco-Friendly Apparel Lines to Celebrate this Earth Day
From bags made out of upcycled ski pants, to socks made out of recycled plastic water bottles – these CEOs are making fashion green.
Earth Day 2024: These Women Are Taking Climate Action
As our planet spins toward a dangerously warm future, these women are demonstrating that knowledge is power — and we can still make a difference.
More Single Black Women Are Buying Homes. Here’s Why
A 2024 report by the National Association of Realtors found that 29% of Black homebuyers are single Black women.
Inspiring Quotes From 7 Women’s College Basketball Stars
Just in time for March Madness, here are powerful words from players that can motivate you on or off the court.
Her Photos Captured a Side of War Not Seen Before
In a career cut tragically short, Gerda Taro was the world’s first female war photographer
A Spring List of Books Written By Women to Help You Heal and Be Happy
Want to banish the winter blues? These books can help lighten your mood.
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? Apply Now
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.