The chart-topping R&B singer delivered an empowering speech at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music Awards.
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News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Study: Women’s Leadership Pipeline is ‘Hollowed Out’
Progress toward gender parity on the top tiers of business remains slow because of persistent gaps along women’s career paths. It’s an international problem.
In an Obama Campaign Vet, Italy’s Democratic Party Finds First Woman Leader
Elly Schlein’s surprising victory has been attributed to women and youth voters who support her progressive agenda.
Michelle Yeoh Continues to Make Awards Show History
The star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” just became the first Asian actress ever to win Best Actress in Film at the SAG Awards.
The ‘Great Breakup’: Why Women Leaders Are Stepping Down in Record Numbers
As some of the most powerful women in business and politics resign their posts, experts point to burnout and inequity as reasons for their departures.
Meanwhile, In Spain: Abortion Access, Trans Rights and Menstrual Leave
New legislation is slowly transforming the traditionally Catholic country into one of the most progressive nations in Europe.
New Campaign Aims to End Racial Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
Dove and LinkedIn joined forces to launch the #BlackHairIsProfessional campaign, in support of legislation to end hair discrimination.
Dianne Feinstein’s Retirement Clears Path for an Open Primary Battle
The changing of the guard is already underway, with candidates Katie Porter and Adam Schiff announcing their bids.
A Pregnant Rihanna Stole the Show at This Year’s Super Bowl
From the singer’s initial doubts about performing to premature pregnancy speculations from fans, here’s all you missed.
‘Queen of Salsa Music’ Becomes First Afro-Latina on U.S. Quarters
Late singer Celia Cruz is one of five honorees in the American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
New Investigation Reveals AI Tools Are Sexualizing Women’s Bodies in Photos
Social media platforms are suppressing photos of women doing everyday activities such as exercising or receiving medical exams due to “raciness.”
‘Woman King’ Director Skewers ‘Chasm Between Black Excellence and Recognition’
Gina Prince-Bythewood expressed her frustration with the ongoing lack of awards-show recognition given to Black women working in film.
Are We Seeing More Women-Led Acts at Music Festivals? Sort Of
Book More Women tracks representation for women musicians. We’re seeing more get booked – but on smaller stages, and still less frequently than men.
Viola Davis Earns EGOT Status After Winning Her First Grammy
The actor became the third Black woman to achieve the coveted status after winning a Grammy for her audiobook recording of her memoir.
New Vending Machine at George Washington University Dispenses ‘Morning-After’ Pill
In response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, students led the charge to make emergency contraception more accessible on campus.