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5 Years of Taliban Rule Has Taken a ‘Devastating’ Toll on Afghan Girls and Women
Women have seen their education, work, movement and actions in public life severely restricted, according to a new United Nations report.
People Are Struggling to Afford, Well, Everything. Nikki Porcher is Running to Help
Porcher, who has worked for years on behalf of Black business owners, now hopes to assist all of Georgia’s workers as the state’s next Commissioner of Labor.
This Group in South Is Now at Risk for HIV, According to Report
Black women living in the South have become vulnerable due to limited resources, federal funding cuts and few rural hospitals.
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.
Malala Yousafzai Shows Her ‘Messy’ Side In New Memoir, ‘Finding My Way’
The Pakistan-born activist who became known for fighting for girls’ rights was able to find herself — and make mistakes — at college.
This CEO is Providing a Network of Support to Black Women-Owned Businesses
Nicole Cober-Johnson runs The BOW Collective, an organization of 200 Black women entrepreneurs embracing sisterhood to grow their businesses.
A Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs is Being Sued for Discrimination
A conservative activist claims the Fearless Fund, which invests in Black women business owners, engages in “explicit racial exclusion.”
She Runs the First Woman-Owned Dispensary in New York. She’s the Exception
Extasy James’ Good Grades is a marker of progress amid the lasting impacts of the war on drugs. But fewer women and people of color are opening shops.
At Last, Rihanna’s Returning to the Stage – One of America’s Largest, in Fact
The billionaire woman entrepreneur and nine-time Grammy winner will perform in next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
This Organization Fights to Get Domestic Workers’ Rights on Ballots and in Bills
Care in Action, a women-led nonprofit, wants to make sure domestic workers – most of them women of color and immigrants – “get their fair share.”
All-Black Female American Airlines Crew Pays Tribute to Pioneer Bessie Coleman
The flight happened as the airline promised to diversify its ranks of pilots.
‘A League of Their Own’ Gets a Modern Makeover on Amazon
The streamer’s reboot of the beloved sports film tackles what the movie didn’t: race and sexuality.
A PBS Documentary Tells the Stories of Women in Afghanistan
“Afghanistan Undercover” is an award-winning journalist’s attempt to make sure the women of Afghanistan are not forgotten by the world.
Meet the First Indigenous Woman to Close a Series A. Her Startup Is Worth $40 Million
Bobbie Racette was once the hesitant face of Virtual Gurus, the Canadian tech company she started, but she has since embraced her identity.
“Good Girl Gone Bad” Rihanna Named Youngest Female Self-Made Billionaire
The pop powerhouse and savvy entrepreneur, who recently welcomed a new baby, has another title to add to her laundry list of accolades.
‘We Just Listen to Their Story’: Students Navigating Post-Roe World Find Strength in Community
Facing the reality of a world without Roe, students move the fight for reproductive rights to their campuses and careers.
In a Post-Roe World, These 5 Youth Activists Are Fighting for Abortion Rights
Women who grew up with federal protections are now mobilizing to keep them.
A Doctor and Her 12-Year-Old Daughter on a World Without Roe
With the landmark case expected to be overturned, we talk with Pandia Health’s Dr. Sophia Yen and daughter Stephanie about reproductive rights.
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.
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
Quarters Have a New Face: Feminist Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller
Mankiller, draped in a traditional shawl, is depicted next to the Cherokee Nation’s seven-pointed star.
‘It’s Important for Corporate America to Say They Care About Their Female Employees’
Kristy Kim of TomoCredit is making sure her 50-odd employees will have access to abortion care benefits.
Female-Led Companies Make Some Gains on This Year’s Fortune 500 List
Gradual growth in 2022 means industry-wide change remains to be seen.
Meet the Muslim Woman Running for Office in Georgia to Inspire, Win or Lose
Ruwa Romman is vying for a House seat in the heavily gerrymandered swing state – even though she never imagined running for office.
8 Inspiring Asian Women-Owned Businesses To Support This AAPI Heritage Month
These entrepreneurs are using their businesses to avert future water crises, treat dementia and increase the number of female executives.
Afghan Women Go to Work and Girls Learn in Secret Despite Taliban’s Tightening Rule
In a country ruled by men, women are finding pockets of hope and support.
The White House Appoints First Black, LGBTQ Press Secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre is a longtime aide of Joe Biden’s.
Amy Schumer, Cher and Other Celebs Speak Out About Leaked Supreme Court Draft
Droves of prominent women shared stories and rallied their followers as the landmark abortions rights case Roe v. Wade is poised to be overturned.
Naomi Osaka Joins Startup to Help ‘Erase’ Mental Health Stigma
The tennis star has developed meditation tools for Modern Health, a year after prioritizing mental wellbeing.
Icons Beyoncé and Rihanna Among Parisian Brand Destree’s A-List Investors
The fashion line boasts feminine accessories and a host of celebrity investors.
This Author Won’t Stop Talking about the Pandemic’s Effect on Working Moms
After publishing her first book, Angela Garbes struggled with her next project. One viral New York Magazine article later, she found her new subject.
This Doctor’s Dedication to Reproductive Rights Led Her to Launch an Online Birth Control Startup
Dr. Sophia Yen makes birth control accessible despite political forces working against her.
This Earth Day, Do the Environment (and Yourself) a Favor by Supporting Sustainable Fashion
Looking to spruce up your wardrobe for spring? These are our top picks for sustainable, women-led fashion.
‘We Put on a Mask’: This Asian-American Psychologist Is Making Mental Health Treatment Accessible to Her Community
Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang stresses the importance of identity in and out of therapy.
Somalia’s First Female-Led Newsroom Will Shine a Light on Women’s Stories
Women are taking control of the narrative with the launch of Bilan, the East African nation’s first female-led media hub.
Selena Gomez’s Latest Venture: Working Out, for Your Mind
The actress, pop star and mental health activist teamed up with her mom and business partner to launch a platform dedicated to ‘mental fitness.’
Big Cities Offer Gen Z and Millennial Women a Chance to Outearn Men — Report
America’s youngest female workers are also the most educated and career-focused, and they’re gradually chipping away at the pay gap.
Let’s Focus on the Women Who Won Big at the Oscars, Not Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Oscars made news for all the wrong reasons, but these women shone in spite of the now-infamous slap.
Black Women Cheer Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Time in Hot Seat
Supporters who showed up for the historic Supreme Court nominee’s grueling Senate hearings see progress despite attacks.
Remembering Women in War for Women’s History Month
As we witness bold women join the frontlines in Ukraine, we recognize women’s war efforts of the past.
We Need Comedy from This Trio of Funny Women at the Oscars
Three hilarious entertainers will take the helm at an awards show riddled with diversity and inclusion issues.
Meet the Actress-Activist Distributing Safety Alarms to Asian Americans
Fueled by her own experiences, 26-year old Carolyn Kang started a safety alarm initiative after hate crimes spiked in New York City.
This Muslim Director Is Flipping the Rom-Com Genre with Her New Film ‘Americanish’
Iman Zawahry grew up on ’80s American comedies, which featured almost no people of color. Now, she’s portraying her own culture on screen.
Naomi Osaka is the First Female Athlete to Be Featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series
Naomi Osaka Joins Zendaya, Ariana Grande in Fortnite Icon Series Skins
Ketanji Brown Jackson Pays Tribute to Her Role Model
The Supreme Court nominee says she “stands on the shoulders” of a prominent civil rights figure.
We’re Celebrating 5 Bold Women for Black History Month
These trailblazers have paved the way for more Black women in America.
Madam C.J. Walker Is Back – Thanks to Her Entrepreneurial Descendants
Generations later, the hair care products launched by America’s first self-made woman millionaire are making a comeback.
“Polar Preet” Breaks Boundaries with Solo South Pole Expedition
What started as a blog post became a reality three years later.
NASA Astronaut to Be First Black Woman on Extended Space Mission
Once she launches, Jessica Watkins will photograph the Earth’s surface and conduct a host of scientific studies.