After a decade of standing up to the gun lobby, Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts announced she’ll be stepping down from the helm at the end of this year.
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One Year After the Russian Invasion, Here Are 7 Charities Providing Aid to Ukrainians
Now a whole year into this brutal war, Ukrainians are still in need of basic necessities like food, shelter, medicine and fuel.
The ‘Great Breakup’: Why Women Leaders Are Stepping Down in Record Numbers
As some of the most powerful women in business and politics resign their posts, experts point to burnout and inequity as reasons for their departures.
Meanwhile, In Spain: Abortion Access, Trans Rights and Menstrual Leave
New legislation is slowly transforming the traditionally Catholic country into one of the most progressive nations in Europe.
New Campaign Aims to End Racial Hair Discrimination in the Workplace
Dove and LinkedIn joined forces to launch the #BlackHairIsProfessional campaign, in support of legislation to end hair discrimination.
How She Raised $1.3 Million in Funding for Her Femtech Activewear Startup
Mitchella Gilbert of Oya Femtech Apparel is one of just 200 Black women to raise over $1 million in venture capital — and she says she’s only just begun.
Dianne Feinstein’s Retirement Clears Path for an Open Primary Battle
The changing of the guard is already underway, with candidates Katie Porter and Adam Schiff announcing their bids.
A Pregnant Rihanna Stole the Show at This Year’s Super Bowl
From the singer’s initial doubts about performing to premature pregnancy speculations from fans, here’s all you missed.
‘Queen of Salsa Music’ Becomes First Afro-Latina on U.S. Quarters
Late singer Celia Cruz is one of five honorees in the American Women Quarters Program for 2024.
New Investigation Reveals AI Tools Are Sexualizing Women’s Bodies in Photos
Social media platforms are suppressing photos of women doing everyday activities such as exercising or receiving medical exams due to “raciness.”
Viola Davis Earns EGOT Status After Winning Her First Grammy
The actor became the third Black woman to achieve the coveted status after winning a Grammy for her audiobook recording of her memoir.
10 Books to Help You Learn About Black History
These Black women authors — including Alice Walker and Maya Angelou — paint powerful pictures of Black history and show how it shapes our present.
New Vending Machine at George Washington University Dispenses ‘Morning-After’ Pill
In response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, students led the charge to make emergency contraception more accessible on campus.
Tyre Nichols’ Mom Creates GoFundMe: ‘My Baby Was Just Trying to Make it Home’
The money raised will go toward a memorial skate park in honor of Nichols, as well as mental health services for his family.
No Women Were Nominated for ‘Best Director’ in This Year’s Oscars
The percentage of women and people of color directing the biggest titles at the U.S. box office floundered in 2022, despite reaching a record high in previous years.