Women and nonbinary musicians are still poorly represented at male-dominated festivals like Coachella and Lollapolooza. There’s a movement to change that old, tired tune.
Women in the News
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Stacey Abrams Steps Up the Fight Against Voter Suppression
The former Georgia legislator and candidate for governor is expanding her campaign to make voting easier for all through her new national project, Fair Fight 2020.
3 Lessons in Reclaiming Your Power from Monica Lewinsky
Post-political scandal, Monica Lewinsky has established herself as an activist, public speaker – and now, an “American Crime Story” television producer.
She Designed Fierce Female Action Figures. And Surprise! Her Customers Are Men
Julie Kerwin launched I Am Elemental to combat all those hypersexualized girl superheroes. She didn’t anticipate her newfound fans.
How Greta Thunberg, AOC and 10 Women Entrepreneurs Are Battling Climate Change
As sea levels rise, so do these female leaders who are taking a stand against climate change.
Tired of News About Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, She Launched a Site for Black Techies
A fan of numbers, technologist Sherrell Dorsey of ThePLUG takes a data-driven approach to sharing the stories and struggles of black innovators.
Kamala Harris’ ‘Oddly Specific’ Idea for Helping Black Entrepreneurs Falls Flat
Over the weekend, California Senator and 2020 presidential hopeful Kamala Harris unveiled her plan for assisting black entrepreneurs. Not all of it was well-received.
Inspired By a Birthday Trip to Africa, She’s Made 8 Million Dresses for Girls in Need
Non-profit founder Rachel O’Neill of Little Dresses for Africa is sending dresses — and hope — to girls in difficult circumstances around the world.
Vivian Howard Slices and Dices Her Way Into A New TV Show
Celebrity chef Vivian Howard returns to the kitchen with her upcoming PBS special, South By Somewhere.
Study Shows That Self-Employed People Are Happier, Have Better Work-Life Balance
New research revealed that self-employed people report leading healthier, less stressful lives.
Sing it, Ariana: What the Pop Superstar Showed Us About Dealing With Negative Emotions
The world-famous performer opened up about the difficulties of keeping up with professional responsibilities while dealing with personal struggles.
These Women Sailed Across The World To Prove Men Wrong
Tracy Edwards, the real-life star of the new documentary, Maiden, made history helming the first all-female crew ever to sail across the world.
O Canada! Here’s to 5 Canadian Women Entrepreneurs We Like
For Canada Day, we’re spotlighting five women-run businesses that prove that the entrepreneurial scene north of the border is alive and well, thank you.
Women Are Getting Shut Out of the $12.2 Billion Cannabis Industry. Here’s Why
The cannabis industry is growing at a breakneck pace. But women entrepreneurs say they’re facing troubling — and familiar — obstacles.
The Curious Disappearance of the Lesbian Bar
In the U.S, adults identifying as LGBTQ have been steadily rising. So why is the lesbian bar in decline?