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First, She Took on Nike. Now, This Olympic Runner Is Giving Out $10,000 Grants to Mom Athletes
Allyson Felix is teaming up with Athleta and the Women’s Sport Foundation to make childcare easier for professional athletes who are also mothers.
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.
Biden Narrows, But Can’t Quite Close, the White House Gender Pay Gap
The current administration is making strides in pay equity in its own ranks. Is it enough?
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.
5 Empowering Olympic Trial Moments from Women
A look at several outstanding achievements from women competitors before the games even begin.
Fine, UFOs Are Real. How About Sexy Blue Aliens?
A sultry series penned by author Ruby Dixon is heating up Amazon’s Bestseller lists.
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.
This Gen Z-Led Brand Is All About Destigmatizing Periods
It’s time we stop hiding the fact that we bleed.
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.
How Amanda Kloots, Widow of Broadway Star Nick Cordero, Practices Positivity
The five stages of grief look a little different for Amanda Kloots — and we’re here for it.
MacKenzie Scott Has Now Donated Over $6 Billion to Charities, Causes
She just gave out $2.7 billion to nearly 300 organizations in a new round of giving.
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Pivots from Mother of Dragons to Single-Mom Superheroes
Emilia Clarke’s first comic book, “M.O.M. Mother of Madness,” will be released in July.