This Black History Month, get motivated by these powerful words from Black women leaders and trailblazers.
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She Reimagined Dolls For Her Daughter — and Defied Stereotypes About Indigenous Women
In her “First American Doll” series, Indigenous photographer Cara Romero showcases the diversity of tribes and their unique regalia and cultural histories.
This Pan-African Nonprofit Helps Girls Finish School – By the Millions
For decades, CAMFED has ensured that impoverished girls get to learn. The organization’s staying power comes in large part from the students it guided into womanhood.
The Taliban Shut Them Down. Now, They’ve Reunited as ‘Afghan Women United’
This women’s soccer team is playing again for the first time since fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. “Never give up,” says captain Fatima Haidari.
9 Thought-Provoking Quotes from Influential Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has begun. We’re sharing influential survivors’ wise words to mark it.
Stop Making Music? ‘What? No.’ Taylor Swift Dispels Rumors She’ll Quit After Marriage
The newly engaged superstar addressed the “shockingly offensive” rumors during an interview with BBC Radio 2.
A New, Woman-Made Speculum Is In The Works
The innovative design could someday replace the current one used in most OB-GYN exams, which looks more like a medieval torture device than a tool. It’s about time.
Norah O’Donnell’s New Book Celebrates Unsung Women Heroes
The journalist said she wrote the book in part because “I love history, but in school I did not learn a lot about women in history.”
5 Black Women Entrepreneurs on the Importance of Juneteenth
The holiday marks the end of state-sanctioned slavery in the U.S. But as these women note, Juneteenth is also a celebration of resilience and determination.
6 Motivational Quotes From Awesome LGBTQ Entrepreneurs
LGBTQ Pride Month is officially underway. We’re sharing words of wisdom from successful entrepreneurs in this 1.4 million-strong community.
Amanda Gorman’s New Children’s Book Celebrates the Power of Girlhood
In “Girls on the Rise,” the poet prodigy empowers young girls to use their voices to inspire positive change.
Feeling Unheard by Doctors, Many Black Women Are Opting for Home Births
We spoke to Black women who say home births provided feelings of solace and safety after traumatic hospital experiences.
A Prominent Climate Scientist’s Post-Election Advice: Fight Fear, Embrace Hope
Katharine Hayhoe of Texas Tech encourages collective action in the climate fight — and draws from her faith to emphasize our “spirit of power” in these times.
Her Jewelry Company Hires and Trains Neurodivergent Artisans
Stephanie Choo’s jewelry line, Eden + Elie, provides individuals on the Autism spectrum with employment opportunities and craft skills.
Bronze Medalist Ilona Maher, and the Power of Unabashed Bigness
The U.S. women’s rugby star took body-shamers to task via TikTok – and encouraged women of all sizes, but especially plus-size ones, to reclaim their power, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.