Black women throughout history have faced roadblocks, racial injustices and a flurry of “no’s” when it comes to rising through the ranks in any field in America. But as Alice Walker said, you can't keep a good woman (or women, in this case) down. And that's why it is more tha...
When you think about Black artists, does Jean-Michel Basquiat come to mind? Art lovers worldwide Read More » January 16, 2023 Activism 10 Notable Female Authors The iconic women in this list have used the power of words to inspire, persuade, and protest. They have lit the literary...
She co-founded the production company Freckle Films, which is committed to creating opportunities for women in the film industry. With a career that spans over two decades, Jessica Chastain remains a formidable force in Hollywood, continually pushing boundaries and inspiring others with her talent ...
After retiring with 30 years of service, Ochoa continues to advocate for women in STEM. “I think we need all the best and brightest people working in science and engineering fields, and that is certainly not limited to men or white men or anything like that,” she told NBC News in ...
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She has done a great job of using her voice at important moments, speaking up for the Black Lives Matter movement and opposing anti-LGBT+ laws in her home state of Florida. She is one of the best public speakers I’ve ever seen. It was a privilege to be in the stands this year to...
Engineering remains a male-dominated industry, with women making up just 15% of working professional engineers as of 2019, but that is not the whole story of the industry. Despite men disproportionately filling roles, women have made great strides in ...
Nigeria-born Adejoké is a trailblazer. This year she became the first Black woman to gain a Michelin star in the UK, for Chishuru, which is Nigerian-Ghanaian-global. Her restaurant is a fitting exemplar of this diverse, dynamic city. She is a proud bearer of her country’s and her ...