The actor became the third Black woman to achieve the coveted status after winning a Grammy for her audiobook recording of her memoir.
Diversity and Representation
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.
We Could Usher In More Women Governors Than Ever on Election Day 2022
There are 25 women running in gubernatorial races throughout the U.S. – a new record in and of itself.
Study: Women Candidates Are Breaking Records Ahead of 2022 Midterms
Election Day is in November, but women candidates are already making history.
Jennifer Hudson Enters EGOT Hall of Fame
Just 18 years ago, Hudson was auditioning for “American Idol.” Now, the singer and actress is the youngest woman to ever achieve EGOT status.
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Female Scientists, First Responders Get Their Own Barbie Dolls
Women of color? Check. Above a size zero? Check. Doctors, nurses, scientists? Check. Is Barbie finally progressing?
TSE Quick Take: Women Candidates React to Trump’s State of the Union Speech
Candidates in our Running Women project took to social media and TV to share their views of President Donald Trump and his first State of the Union address.
Running Women Q&A: Fayrouz Saad on Why She’s Running for Congress and How She’ll Win
The Michigan Democrat talks with us about her decision to run, awkward asks for money and her strategy for winning a hotly contested swing seat.
Mina Davis
The young entrepreneur and Democrat is running for Nebraska State Senate, and is the only person of color running for office in the entire state.