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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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.
Election Night 2022 – A Victorious Night for Abortion Access
In a nation still reeling from the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, several states made it clear that they’re very much pro-choice.
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.’
This Young Girl Wanted Better Representation in Her Toys. Lego Delivered.
Prompted by Sofia, a young British girl missing a left hand, Lego Group has announced new characters representing “real-world” children.
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.
United Nations: Our Cities Need a ‘Radical Rethink’ to Keep Women Safe
In cities around the world, inequities abound. The UN has thoughts on how to change that.
This New Stamp Will Score Big With Women’s Sports Fans
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing an eclectic series of stamps honoring American culture, starting with women’s soccer.
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.
The Clitoris Exists – And Yes, We Need to Talk About It, Says This Expert
For all we now know about the human body, the clitoris is still something of a mystery. That lack of knowledge hurts roughly half the world, studies show.
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.
This Ruling Marks a Huge Win for Abortion Access in India
The U.S. Supreme Court could learn a thing or two from the Southeast Asian nation’s own judiciary when it comes to abortion.