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The entrepreneur’s BStrong initiative will be working on rescue, recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout September.
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Angelina Jolie Calls for Helping Afghanistan in Debut Instagram Post
The internet is one of our greatest resources, and Angelina Jolie is using it to draw attention to the unheard.
Josephine Baker to Receive Parisian Burial Honor
The renowned performer, French Resistance fighter and civil rights activist will be the first Black woman ever laid to rest in the city’s Pantheon monument.
Naomi Osaka Pledges to Give What She Wins to Haiti
In the wake of a devastating earthquake, the half-Haitian tennis superstar vowed to donate her prize money from an upcoming tournament to relief efforts.
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Christina Applegate, Diagnosed With MS, Uses Platform to Help Others
The star was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and took to Twitter. This wasn’t the first time she’s been public about her conditions.
![Reese Witherspoon founded Hello Sunshine in 2016 with the goal of empowering women through telling their stories. [Credit: Red Carpet Report // Flickr]](https://thestoryexchange.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/reese-witherspoon-hello-sunshine-blackstone-group-525x350.jpg)
Reese Witherspoon is Selling Her Production Company for $900 Million, a Win for Women’s Voices
The deal proves that Hollywood — and audiences — want more shows by female creators.
Today, Mental Health Took the Gold at the Olympics
Superstar gymnast Simone Biles reminded us that, no matter what, health has to come first.
Angelia Jolie Wants to Help Women Beekeepers
The actress, producer and humanitarian is investing in a program that recruits, trains and funds women beekeepers.
Melinda French Gates Among Investors of Female Founders Fund’s $57 Million Round
Forget the billionaire space race. Wealthy women are firmly backing female founders.
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Loss Breeds Success, Wimbledon Runner-Up Karolina Pliskova Says
Yes, it’s disappointing. But the tennis star believes her recent defeat brings her closer to a Grand Slam title.
Marvel’s Woman-Led ‘Black Widow’ Rakes in $158 Million in Theaters, Online
The latest summer superhero blockbuster’s release marks a return to form (and film) for movie-lovers.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Says a Powerful ‘No Thanks’ to UNC Amid Tenure Fallout
The famed investigative journalist behind The New York Times’ 1619 Project will instead teach at Howard University.
Rebecca Minkoff Has 21 Pieces of Advice for Women in Business
First rule? Stop asking for permission.
Britney Spears’ Ongoing Battle for Freedom From Conservatorship
For 13 years, nearly everything about the internationally renowned performer’s life has been controlled by her father. Now, she’s fighting to take the reins once more.
Reflecting on Joni Mitchell’s Woman-Inspired Journey as ‘Blue’ Turns 50
The singer-songwriter’s iconic album was released 50 years ago this week.