NFL referee Sarah Thomas became the first woman to ever officiate a Super Bowl game.
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And the Nominees Are… 3 Women, For a Change
Film directors Emerald Fennell, Regina King and Chloe Zhao each snagged best directing nods for this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
Melinda and Bill Gates Pen Letter About Covid’s Negative Impact on Women
The philanthropists’ letter was released as 5.4 million women are out of work.
Black Lives Matter Leaders, Stacey Abrams Earn Nobel Peace Prize Nominations
Black women activists who have been leading the charge toward social justice are being recognized for their work on a global scale.
Finally, a Black Woman Will Lead a Fortune 500 Company
Roz Brewer is leaving Starbucks to take the top job at Walgreens.
Amy Schumer, Eva Longoria and More Famous Women Demand ‘Marshall Plan for Moms’
A basic income for moms doesn’t sound so crazy.
And Now, We Start a New Era. What’s Next? (Hopefully, More Amanda Gorman)
What a Biden-Harris administration really means to us.
Meena Harris, Like Her VP Aunt, Wants Girls to Own Their Ambition
The founder of social justice platform Phenomenal Woman has published the children’s book “Ambitious Girl.”
This All-Female Team Delivered Vaccines to The Furthest Corners of Alaska
Four female medical workers battled blistering weather conditions and limited sunlight to make sure everyone gets vaccinated.
A Successful Howard Alum Creates $25,000 Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs
Natalie Madeira Cofield of Walker’s Legacy is sharing her success with her alma mater.
These 4 Indian Female Pilots Just Flew Country’s Longest Non-Stop Flight
Air India’s all-women crew traversed the North Pole, flying from California to India in 17 hours.
This New PBS Documentary Shines a Light on an Unsung Woman Hero
Similar to ‘Hidden Figures,’ the story of history-making cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith has gone largely untold.
This Small Business Maven Is Being Tapped by Biden to Lead SBA
Isabel Guzman has played a key role in California’s economic recovery during the pandemic.
Bianca Smith Continues Streak of Women Leading Sports, Becoming First Black Female Baseball Coach
Smith said her gender has challenged her career more than her race.
Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman Predicts This Spring Month Will Kick Off Fashion’s Bold Recovery
The CEO of the beleaguered fashion subscription service is prepping for a post-pandemic world.