If you’ve watched the 2016 film Hidden Figures starring Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson and Janelle Monáe, you’ll know exactly who Mary W. Jackson is. And if you haven’t seen this incredible movie yet – well, what are you waiting for! This phenomenal woman was a mathematician and aerospace engineer – and the first female…
Ava DuVernay Elected to Film Academy’s Board of Governors
Hollywood director Ava Duvernay is now on the board of governors at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – and yes, it’s totally a big deal. The people who make up the Academy are the ones who choose the Oscar nominees and winners each year. And you might remember, not long ago, DuVernay’s film Selma was,…
The Baker and the Beauty Star Nathalie Kelley Wears Red to Demand Justice for Indigenous Women
Nathalie Kelley is no stranger to using her platform to call out injustice and inequality in the world. From women’s issues to Latinx and environmental causes, she’s all about shining a light on matters close to her heart. And today is no exception. The Baker and the Beauty star is taking part in a global movement…
Meghan Markle Makes Surprise Call to Young Woman Before Her Job Interview
Meghan Markle is always finding ways to uplift and encourage other women…and this week was no exception! The Duchess of Sussex recently volunteered to speak with one of the clients at Smart Works, a U.K charity (which she’s been patron of since 2019) that helps women prepare for interviews, find professional clothing and ultimately find jobs….
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Gives Away $5 Million to Help Female Entrepreneurs During Coronavirus Crisis
Sara Blakely, the woman behind shape-wear empire Spanx, has announced she’s giving away $5 million during the coronavirus pandemic to support women who run small businesses. “My hope is that this gift will help alleviate some of the pressures caused by this horrible pandemic,” Blakely writes in an Insta post. View this post on Instagram I’m…
The Women Who Spoke Up, Testified Against and Prosecuted Harvey Weinstein
Below you’ll find a list of the sisterhood that took down a rapist, starting with Ashley Judd who was the first to go on record about it all. It took a lot of women to get to this point. A lot. Harvey Weinstein will spend the next 23 years in jail thanks largely, to them. And yes, there…
Orlando Bloom Shares Beautiful Post About Aisha, the Girl From Niger
Orlando Bloom has marked International Women’s Day 2020 by shining a light on a young girl from Niger who he met several years ago. The Hollywood star travelled to the country in 2017 as part of his work with UNICEF. During his visit, he was introduced to 15-year-old Aisha who was born without any limbs….
Billie Eilish Reminds Us Our Value is Not Based on Our Size or Appearance
The headlines are all about how Billie Eilish “STRIPPED DOWN TO HER BRA” at her concert in Miami last night. But what the 18-year-old superstar was really doing – despite what the tabloids might tell you – was not about how many items of clothing she was wearing at all. It was about sending a…
The Rock Shares ADORABLE Video of Daughter on International Women’s Day
Ready. Set. Melt! Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is celebrating International Women’s Day by acknowledging some of the important women and girls in his life. There’s “89 years young” Aunt Dorothy: View this post on Instagram Sugar time! Lovely Sunday visit this afternoon, when one of my favorites, Aunt Dorothy (the pride of Macon,…
Lilly Singh’s Powerful Message for International Women’s Day
We know late night talk-show host Lilly Singh is all about the sisterhood. And on International Women’s Day, she certainly did not disappoint. The comedian and YouTube sensation has posted an empowering message on Instagram reminding us that if we really want to see change in the world, we need to be lifting up those…
Women in Hollywood Remind Us that Weinstein’s Guilty Verdict is “Just the Beginning”
Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of rape in the third degree against one woman and committing a criminal sex act in the first degree against another. And while these are just two out of many charges laid against him, tonight we know that he is in custody and is facing up to 20 years…
James Van Der Beek Encourages Dads to Talk to Their Daughters About Periods
James Van Der Beek is putting the spotlight on period poverty this week and the important roles dads play when it comes to talking to their daughters about menstruation. The Dawson’s Creek star who’s also a dad to four daughters and one son has teamed up with Walmart and sanitary product brand Always for the #EndPeriodPoverty campaign. Their…
Gigi Hadid Visits Women’s Shelter in Senegal Helping Survivors of Abuse
Gigi Hadid is spending some time in Dakar, Senegal this week visiting a UNICEF-supported women’s shelter. The American-Palestinian model who is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has been documenting her trip for her nearly 51 million Insta followers, to spread awareness about the challenges survivors of abuse are facing in the region. “After being raped…
OITNB’s Marie-Lou Nahhas Meets Survivors of Female Genital Mutilation
On the final season of hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black, we’re introduced to Shani Abboud, an Egyptian woman who ends up in a detention facility in the U.S (and hooks up with Litchfield Penitentiary favourite Nicky Nichols). Like many of the detainees, Shani’s story is a heartbreaking one – escaping a possible…
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