The celebrated woman rapper made history this week.
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15 Great Gifts Under $100 for a ‘Great Escape’
More than anything, those on your holiday shopping list probably want a break from, well, everything. Our gift guide full of women-made products is here to help!
‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch Tackles Abortion Debate With Razor-Sharp Humor
Cecily Strong takes on what is still a frustratingly taboo topic, as the Supreme Court hears arguments regarding Texas’ restrictive abortion law.
Singer Shakira Calls for ‘Fast Change’ on Climate Chaos to ‘Preserve Our Home’
The Colombian performer and activist emphasized the need for action and education while speaking to Glamour for its first-ever environmental issue.
Climate Change Activists To News Orgs: ‘You Are Among Our Last Hopes’
Young leaders Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate penned an open letter urging media editors to communicate urgency in the fight against climate chaos.
Edible Insects, Kelp Still a Tough Sell, Even as Climate Change Affects Food Supply
Entrepreneurs who make bug snacks, kelp chips and cricket flour say their products offer a solution. People just need to buy them.
Remember When Facebook and Instagram Were Easy (and Cheap) to Use?
For small businesses who use them for marketing, social-media platforms have become increasingly frustrating – not to mention expensive.
Mary J. Blige Wants to Keep Black Women Healthy
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the superstar singer is encouraging Black women to get mammograms.
Adele Has New Music on the Way – Not That You’d Know It
The singer told British Vogue that her visible transformation was “never about losing weight.” Why is so much of the press surrounding her new album focused on precisely that?
Maya Angelou, Sally Ride to Appear on Quarters Honoring Historic Women
These new quarters may shine just a little brighter than the others.
5 Times When Women Whistleblowers Like Frances Haugen Spoke Up for What’s Right
The former Facebook project manager joins a list of women who stuck their necks out for what they believed in.
Now Seeking Submissions for Our ‘Great Escape’ Gift Guide
This year, The Story Exchange’s holiday gift guide will feature items that will help you take a break from it all – even if you’re still doing so from home.
Docs Told Instacart’s CEO She Was a ‘Tired Mom.’ Now She’s Launching a Women’s Health Startup
When it comes to pain, tech exec Fidji Simo is sick of women being told to “suck it up.”
9 Times Women Entrepreneurs Got Seemingly Good, Actually Bad Advice
Some guidance sounds great on paper. But if your gut is telling you otherwise, maybe listen to that instead.
R. Kelly’s Conviction Comes Thanks, in Large Part, to Black Women’s Efforts
Leaders of #MeToo and #MuteRKelly, plus the producer of Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly,” called out the performer’s abusive behavior.