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The Enduring Power of Buying Black
Amid protests of systemic racism, the rallying cry to #BuyBlack is louder than ever.
Want Customers to Know You’re Anti-Racist? You Have to Mean It, Expert Says
Communications professional Amber Williams tells us what brands must do when issuing statements on racism. (Hint: You can’t phone this one in.)
A New High Score: Naomi Osaka Now the Highest-Paid Female Athlete in History
The superstar has officially out-earned all other female sports pros, including fellow tennis greats Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova.
Need Something New to Watch on Netflix? Try This Miniseries About The First ‘Self-Made’ Female Millionaire
The four-part series focuses on the life of Sarah Breedlove, also known as haircare maven Madam C.J. Walker.
Even Serena Williams Has Anxiety Over Self-Isolation
The tennis superstar revealed in a series of videos on TikTok that she is struggling with social distancing, and relayed anxiety about the health of her daughter.
The Publishing World, Rocked by Controversy, Seeks More Diverse Voices
With the publishing industry in flux about which writers deserve to be promoted, new imprints run by women and those who identify as nonbinary are racing to fill a gap.
Remembering Katherine Johnson, ‘Hidden Figures’ Mathematician
Mathematician Katherine Johnson passed away. She’s remembered fondly as both a brilliant mind at NASA and a trailblazer for fellow women in science, tech, engineering and math.
She Quit Her Job at the NBA to Start a Savory Baby Food Line That’s Launching at Whole Foods
Fresh Bellies founder Saskia Sorrosa is at the helm of a new business trend: organic, healthy baby food for sophisticated palates.
5 Black Women Entrepreneurs Share What Inspired Them to Start and Scale
These motivational words from five successful black women business owners made us seriously contemplate the “why” behind starting and scaling a business.
Netflix Premieres Documentary Spotlighting Black Female Founders
In “She Did That,” four black female entrepreneurs share their stories about how they overcame funding woes and other obstacles.
Google’s Doodle of the First Asian-American Film Star Reminds Us How Far We Have to Go
Actress Anna May Wong shattered a glass ceiling by starring in an American major motion picture 97 years ago. But nearly a century later, representation issues still plague Hollywood.
Latin America Is the New Hub for Female STEM Entrepreneurs
Female founders across Latin America are putting down business roots in their home countries, thanks to an abundance of accelerator programs.
First She Founded Jumia. Now, Her VC Fund Aims to Invest $66 Million in African Women Entrepreneurs
Fatoumata Ba, the Senegalese founder of Janngo Capital, is now investing in other startups that are owned by or benefit women.
These Women Opened Bookstores, Even When Friends & Family Said It Was a Bad Idea
Booksellers across the country said they were looking for joy, community and profits when they opened their stores. Some are flourishing.