How to Better Support Women-Owned Businesses
Up until the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, women-owned businesses were the fastest growing sector in the United States. They generated some $1.6 trillion in revenue and employed 9.4 million people. When the pandemic swooped it swept away more than 50% of sales for...
The Best And Worst States For Working Moms
Working moms have long faced challenges when it comes to balancing work and home life, as well as the high cost of childcare and the lack of equal pay. And some states have it better (or worse) than others. In a study conducted by WalletHub, the organization found...
The Top 5 Wealthiest Women in the World Today
In the Forbes 2021 world billionaires list, there are 328 women, indicating a 36% increase compared to last year. These women come from various industries and different parts of the world. Here are the top 5 wealthiest women in the world and their net worth. 1....
Women Leaders Spotlight: Stacey Abrams
Stacey Abrams is an inspiration to many. Her leadership and commitment to her beliefs have inspired many future leaders, especially among minority groups. She has been recognized for her revolutionary work by leaders such as former President Barack Obama, President Joe Biden, and more.
Women Leaders Spotlight: Cynt Marshall
Recent sports news from the USA highlighted the challenges, opportunities, and concerns of black athletes. Issues relating to African sports officials were also among the topics in Black History Month, 2020. The NBA proprietor, Mark Cuban, has earned a household name,...
Activist Spotlight: Angela Davis
Activist Spotlight: Angela Davis Angela Davis is a significant political figure for her radical activism on racial, gender, and economic justice. Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1944, where the Ku Klux Klan was extremely active, Davis learned about the violence of...
Activist Spotlight: Coretta Scott King
Coretta Scott King, the wife of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was a civil rights leader and activist for decades. From her earliest work at her husband’s side to her recent activism, King proved a leading light in the fight to create a better, fairer world....
Activist Spotlight: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, champion of labor and advocate for women’s rights, was born in August of 1890 in Concord, New Hampshire. She came from a family of activists and Irish nationalists. From an early age, Flynn dedicated herself to the socialist movement....
Author and Activist Spotlight: Roxane Gay
Suzanne Grandt explores the writings and activism of “bad feminist” Roxane Gay.
Author and Activist Spotlight: Angela Davis
Angela Yvonne Davis woremany hats throughout her life so far, including being a political activist, philosopher, academic, and well-renowned author.