A star-studded event is on the horizon, bringing together some of Hollywood's brightest talents. The Women in Entertainment breakfast gala, organized by The Hollywood Reporter, is set to take place on December 3 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This year's event promises to be a memorable one, with a lineup of notable speakers and honorees. Gwyneth Paltrow is set to rece...
Fátima Bosch, a 25-year-old from Mexico, won the Miss Universe title in a competition filled with drama and controversy. The event was not smooth sailing, with incidents happening before and during the pageant. The trouble started with a heated argument between Bosch and Nawat Itsaragrisil, the pageant's director at the time. During a livestreamed event, Itsaragrisi...
More women are choosing to go bald. They are breaking free from old beauty standards. For many, it’s a way to feel strong and confident. Brennan Nevada Johnson decided to shave her head 14 years ago. She did it for practical reasons. She played volleyball in college. Sweat ruined her expensive hair treatments. Once she shaved her head, she loved it. She saved money ...
Staten Island women who are the main breadwinners in their families have a chance to get some extra cash for school or job training. The Soroptimist International of Staten Island is handing out grants to help these women reach their goals. The deadline to apply is November 15. The application can be found online at soroptimistsi. org/live-your-dream. The grant can...
In Bangladesh, the discussion around contraception often includes women empowerment. But is that the only factor at play? Let's dig into the 2017-2018 Demographic Health Survey to see what's really going on. Women empowerment is a big deal. It's not just about fairness; it's also linked to achieving those global goals we all want to see happen. But when it comes to ...
Agriculture plays a crucial role in boosting food security, but the link between agriculture and gender in this context is not well understood. A recent study in rural Ethiopia took a closer look at how empowering women in farming can impact efficiency and food security. Researchers collected data from women, children, and households in Libokemem district to see how ...
Kay Quinn, the director of operations at Ziply Fiber, has been named one of the most influential women in the tech and cable industry by Cablefax. This annual list highlights women who are making significant strides in their field. Since taking her role in 2020, Quinn has overseen the expansion of fiber internet across Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. Her secr...
Morgan Kirkpatrick, a long-time resident of Lubbock, Texas, is worn out. After a morning of campaigning door-to-door, she sat on the floor at Mahon Library, writing postcards to voters. But her physical exhaustion is nothing compared to her frustration with seeing Republicans win local elections unopposed for years. Democrats in Lubbock, especially women, ha...